Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for setting up Launchpad projects.

If your Launchpad X or Pro MK3 is set up correctly but has weird flickering and doesn't play correctly, it might be a common bug related to Control Surfaces in Ableton. Go to Preferences and set the Control Surfaces of your Launchpad to "None".
USB Connection issues: Novation Driver not installed or faulty USB port/cable. Make sure you plug in the Launchpad directly and not through a USB hub.

Recommended Models

Suggested Launchpad models for different skill levels and use cases.

Chain Lights/Apollo Project

Setup instructions for projects using Chain Lights or Apollo Studio.