Reddit reviews Novation Launchpad Ableton Live Controller with 64 RGB Backlit Pads (8x8 Grid)
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Launchpad integrates with Ableton Live, after a quick and easy setup, giving you the ability to create and perform your own music. If you already have Ableton Live it must be version 9.2 or greater to work with Launchpad64 RGB pads light up to match the color of your clips in Live; see at a glance what's loaded, playing, and recordingBright, colorful pads make the unit stand out just from USB power - when you're on stage or creating an exciting Launchpad light show video for YouTubeUse the grid to play drums and samples with pads pre-mapped to Ableton Lives drum rack; start and stop loops, arm tracks, and control volumes, pans and sendsLaunchpad Arcade is an interactive demo that you can use with or without your Launchpad for immediate playability, right out of the box. NOTE: Refer the User Manual before use, Powered USB hub and camera connection kit or USB camera adapter (not included) required for use with iOS devices. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products.
my boyfriend has been really into music (mostly hip hop/rap) since he was a kid and has recently expressed an interest in the producing side of things. he’s mentioned a couple of times that he’d like a keyboard or synthesizer, so i thought i’d get him one for Christmas this year.
i should emphasize that he’s never played an instrument before; i’m sure he doesn’t know how to read notes or anything. i played the piano for about 10 years growing up so i at least can help him out with some of the basics, but what i don’t know anything about is keyboards or synthesizers.
i just want to get him a solid option for beginners. i don’t want to spend too much money (hopefully $150 or less?) in case he tries it and isn’t into it. i don’t know if a keyboard or a synthesizer would be a better fit for him and his interests. below are a few options i pulled from amazon, but again, i don’t know anything about any of this so if you have suggestions please let me know! i really really appreciate all your help in advance, i’ll send gold to a few of those who reply later this evening :)
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Your rent is $30?
This is the product
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/MIDI-Controller/Novation-AMS-LAUNCHPAD-S-MK2-Launchpad-Mk2-Ableton-Live/B00YR47GQQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482107674&sr=8-2&keywords=launchpad
A midi-device would do this with a media player / effects player that allows hotkeying. I stream audio from my Mac (streaming from Windows, but my Mac is where my audio lives) and use the program Soundboard by Ambrosia. I'm not aware of ones for PC, but I'm sure they're out there. You can use a midi-controller like this or something similar to customize to your liking.
I don't think so, here is a screenshot from my computer of the Amazon page for the model I bought. http://imgur.com/a/h4ffG
And here is the Amazon page itself.
Amazon.com has it for US$149, which is 29 pounds cheaper than AmazonUK. Shipment prices to Portugal are $12.99 per item plus $3.49/lb. Weight for the Launchpad = 2lbs, so total price = $170, or 137 British pounds.