Welcome
A community-driven knowledge base for Novation Launchpad players and creators.
Welcome to the Launchpad Wiki, provided by The Launchpad Community.
Here we aim to provide you with the most comprehensive resource about the Novation Launchpad MIDI controller. From playing lightshow performances to creating your own or even making music, we want to cover all of it and help you get started or improve your skills.
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Start Here
Choose the section that matches what you want to do right now:
If you are new here, we recommend starting with the Play section to get hands-on experience with existing projects. From there, you can explore the Create (Lightshows) and Create (Music Production) sections to build your own projects and enhance your skills.
Play
Plug in your Launchpad, load community projects, and start playing lightshow performances from creators such as Kaskobi, SoNevable and more.
Create (Lightshows)
Learn how to build your own Launchpad lightshow projects, from song prep to pad layouts.
Create (Music Production)
Use your Launchpad as part of a full music production workflow.
What’s Inside
- Play – general intro, beginner-friendly project examples, skillsets (hand independence, dual Launchpads, etc.), and setup guides.
- Create (Lightshows) – getting started with Ableton Live and alternatives, project setup templates, samples & song preparation, and tutorials.
- Create (Music Production) – deeper guides on using Launchpad in full track production.