Find settings you like and save them as Macro snapshots to create builds, drops and instant variations during your performance. With its hands-on controls, tonnes of sounds in the box and our step-by-step interactive platform to get you set up, we've gone further than ever to make it easy to get started. At this stage I'll refer you to the Launchpad S review, since everything I said there applies equally to the Launchpad Mini. The seamless Ableton Live integration means the Launchpad Mini will bring your sessions to your fingertips. Please give us the reason for your assessment in the following text box and – if possible – your e-mail address for further questions.

Mode three is for device control: the first four knobs in each row control a bank of parameters, while the pads allow for selection between eight parameter banks. Launchpad Mini is Novation’s most compact and portable 64 RGB pad MIDI grid controller, it gives you everything you need to start performing in Ableton Live - and it’ll fit in your bag. This differs from the Launchpad's scheme, but makes sense if you're predominantly recording or playing MIDI rather than working at the clip level.The user section lets you customise your pad controller; this allows you to create a template based on the requirements of your live performances.

Live 11's new devices include two spectral processing effects, a reverb that combines algorithmic and convolution reverbs, and six effects inspired by natural and physical processes – entirely new ways to explore sound within Live. Live 11's new devices include two spectral processing effects, a reverb that combines algorithmic and convolution reverbs, and six effects inspired by natural and physical processes –entirely new ways to explore sound within Live.A multitude of sounds are available from the outset right at your fingertips; you’ll be creating impressive sonics and performing tracks in absolutely no time. This great bundle includes the Novation Launchpad X controller with the upgrade to Live 11 Suite from the included Live Lite.

Different note velocities produce different red/amber/green colour mixes; alternatively, there's a documented System Exclusive protocol for more detailed control. Extend your setup using Ableton Link, technology built into Live that keeps multiple devices in perfect time over a network connection. It did take me a while to notice that, unlike on the full-sized model, the mode buttons aren't labelled on the Mini, except for basic 1-8 and A-H legends, which left me briefly disorientated, but remind us of the Mini's role as a generic controller.This great bundle includes the Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3 controller with the upgrade to Live 11 Standard from the included Live Lite.