Novation Launchpad and NanoKey Bundle

Launchpad and NanoKey Bundle description:

The Novation Launchpad and Korg nanoKEY Black Keyboard Controller Bundle

The Novation Launchpad Ableton Controller has been jointly designed by Novation and Ableton, integrating instantly and seamlessly to provide a powerful and musical way to physically and visually interact with Ableton Live. Now you can really ‘Play Live’.

With a multi-colour 64-button grid and dedicated scene launch buttons, Novation Launch Pad is purpose built for triggering and manipulating clips in Live. It also offers a new and exciting way of controlling Ableton Live’s mixer.

The Novation Launchpad Main Features Include:

• 64 (8x8 grid) square multi-colour back-lit buttons
• 8 round multi-colour back-lit system buttons (assignable)
• 8 round multi-colour back-lit function buttons (not assignable)
• L-shaped USB 1.1 connector.
• Made for each other - Designed in partnership with Ableton, Launchpad and Ableton Live integrate seamlessly; just load up Live, plug-in Launchpad and you're ready to roll.
• Launch clips and scenes - Launchpad's 64-button grid and dedicated scene launch buttons are ideal for launching and controlling your clips and scenes.
• Ableton Live Controller for DJ Performance and Studio Composition includes Ableton Live 8 Launch Pad Edition.
• On the go - Launchpad is perfect for the truly mobile performer, weighing in at under 750g and filling a space smaller than a 13" laptop.
• Launchpad and Live operate as one - Bi-directional communication between Launchpad and Ableton Live ensures that, at any given time, each knows the status of the other.
• Instant Visual Session Overview - With its backlit multi-colour 64 button grid, Launchpad gives instant feedback on your session view - see at a glance what's loaded, what's playing, and what's being recorded.
• Innovative control over your mix - Including volume, pans, sends, track arming, soloing and muting. Launchpad lets you jump to different levels across eight channels at once.
• Expand your Ableton control solution - Novation's Automap-enabled controllers work seamlessly together - A ZeRO SL MkII to control the mix, whilst Launchpad triggers clips!
• Ableton Live 8 Launchpad Edition - Fully functional for performance and production. For existing users, Ableton Live 7 and 8 are Launchpad-ready.
• Create and perform anywhere, anytime - Launchpad is USB-powered, with no need for an additional power supply. Just a single USB lead, powered from your computer.
• Go Large! - Launchpad supports multiple unit operation. Connect up to 6 Launchpads at a time! Expand your grid with multiple Launchpads, or have one Launchpad dedicated to mixer mode, and the other to launching clips.
• Jump around your Live set - Using simple page buttons and a 'Session Overview', Launchpad gives you an overview of the clips you have loaded across your entire Live set.
• Don't move! - With large rubber grips to hold it steady, once you choose a performance position for Launchpad, that's where it stays!
• Windows Minimum Requirements: Windows XP or Vista, 1.5 GHz or faster, 512 MB RAM / 1 GB recommended
• MAC Minimum Requirements: 10.4, or later recommended, G4 or faster / Intel Mac, 512 MB RAM / 1 GB recommended
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 239 mm / 9.41 “, 24 mm / 0.945“, 239 mm / 9.41 “
• Weight: 717g / 1.58 lbs

The Korg nanoKEY is so small you can put it on your workstation, in front of your laptop, on a recording console or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument/effect or DJ software.

Despite its small size, the Korg nanoKEY goes HUGE when it comes to functionality, yet its intuitive layout provides extremely easy operation for any user. The Korg Nano key features a great-feeling 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard that’s ideal for song production. The keys can also be set to send MIDI control data, further expanding its power.

When Korg set out to build a slim-line MIDI controller keyboard, they utilized their years of experience in manufacturing innovative MIDI keyboards to create a great-feeling, velocity sensitive keyboard based off a laptop keyboard. The resulting 25-note keyboard on the nanoKEY will transmit your playing dynamics to your software accurately and expressively. In CC (Control Change) MODE, the keys become MIDI controllers, allowing you to control any MIDI assignable parameters within your software.

The Octave Shift function offers immediate access to the entire MIDI note range. Pitch and modulation buttons are also provided, giving your performances the kind of expression that you would expect from any controller regardless of its size.

With the "KORG KONTROL Editor" (downloadable free of charge from korg.com), you can customize the nanoKEY to match your control needs. It lets you select between three velocity curves or fixed velocity, set MIDI CC values, and even allows you to edit the assignments for the minimum and maximum values of the control change messages transmitted by the modulation buttons or in CC MODE.

As an added value, the nanoKEY includes a download code for the full version of Korg’s M1Le, which faithfully recreates the legendary Korg M1 workstation. Plus, an upgrade path will let you graduate to the Legacy DIGITAL EDITION software suite, which has an even more expansive version of the M1, the renowned WaveStation and 19 great MDEX effects.

Korg nanoKEY main features include:

• Keyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves
• CC MODE button
• Octave Shift up/down buttons
• Pitch up/down buttons
• Modulation button
• Connection: mini-USB
• USB bus power: less than 100 mA
• Dimensions: 320(W) x 83(D) x 14(H) mm/ 12.60”(W) x 3.27”(D) x 0.55”(H)
• Weight: 220g/ 0.49lbs.
• Accessories: USB cable

Korg nanoKEY System Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.3.9, or Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later, Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X or Apple Macintosh with PowerPC supported.
• Windows XP SP2 or later, or Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Supported Computer: Computer with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP/ Vista (Intel USB chipset recommended)