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Title: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: MarcinV8 on December 25, 2014, 06:10:57 PM
Is it possible to led feedback on Novation Launchkey? With Ableton Live it works.
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: Dan on December 26, 2014, 12:14:59 PM
Yes, It is possible.

For now, I have done it for the Korg nanokontrol 2, Novation SLMKII, Akai APC.

We need to search some information on LED feedback for the LaunchKey.

I just sent an email to Novation, maybe they will help
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: Dan on December 27, 2014, 06:11:04 PM
Novation are now in vacation ... Back in January
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: MarcinV8 on January 24, 2015, 11:48:26 PM
Any news from Novation?
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: Dan on January 26, 2015, 02:30:02 PM
Hello Marcin,

Novation did not came back to me with any technical answer !

So we will try to hack it. Usually, it is easier if I have the keyboard here.

First of all, can you send me a screenshot of OPTIONS/MIDIPORTS with the Lanchkey plugged in?
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: musiker-playboy on January 26, 2015, 03:18:06 PM
Hi Dan,

i have the same problem with my Novation 61SL MKII.
Have you a good configuration for it?
Thanks.

Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: Dan on January 26, 2015, 03:21:30 PM
The Novation SL MKII is already supported by vArranger.
Look at : http://www.varranger.com/vforum/index.php?topic=1761.0
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: MarcinV8 on January 26, 2015, 03:49:45 PM
Sent
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: Dan on January 26, 2015, 08:25:44 PM
I just sent you an update to test the Led Feedback for Novation Launchkey

You need to go on OPTIONS / MIDIPORTS and do the following:

MIDI IN 1 :  Launchkey 61
MIDI IN 2 (or MIDI IN 3 in your case, because you have AKAI MPK88 in MIDI IN 2) : MIDIIN2 (Launchkey 61)
Feedback led checked on MIDI IN 2 ( MIDI IN 3 in your specific case) : MIDIOUT2 (Launchkey 61)


This is purely experimental, because I don't have the Launchkey

Let me know if it is working.

I have set red color for buttons ON, and no leds for buttons OFF

Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: MarcinV8 on January 26, 2015, 09:45:03 PM
Dan, you are great! It works.

I will make video how it is fantastic :-)
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: Dan on January 26, 2015, 09:47:23 PM
Amazing :)

I would love to see your video
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: MarcinV8 on January 27, 2015, 05:24:25 PM
Novation Launchkey LED feedback :-)
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: lee on January 27, 2015, 06:53:20 PM
MarcinV8,
Very nice...looks like it works OK,
How is the quality of the keybed??
Thanks,
Lee
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: Dan on January 27, 2015, 07:49:11 PM
I have put the video on Youtube, so people can see it immediately without need of downloading 25 mb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm4i60sxk6U

Thank you Marcin this is very nice :)
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: MarcinV8 on January 28, 2015, 12:11:23 AM
Lee,

hmm.... price = quality

for piano playing is not good, but for organ, synths is OK. It's simple keyboard. Sliders and knobs are like toys, but not cheap toys. Pads are OK, better than on AKAI MPK88.

I have MPK88, it is very heavy. I wanted simple, cheap and lighter keys, so I bought Lanchkey and I don't regret.

Lanchkey is very good for vArranger. 3 function keys ">", "<", ">" allow me to switch between two midi outputs, so I can use the same sliders for volume in vArranger or drawbars in VST. Knobs, switches and PADs have 2 midi outputs, too.
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: lee on January 28, 2015, 03:36:16 AM
MarcinV8,
Thank you for the details.
I currently have the CME UF 76.
A 76 key MIDI board with great key touch and aftertouch.
not quite enough switches...but works OK for now. Also it is no longer made so no support.
I may get a Novation SL61mk II.
Lee
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: MarcinV8 on January 28, 2015, 10:03:11 AM
I played SL61mk II. Very good keyboard.
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: mrgentleman on January 29, 2015, 11:03:46 AM
Hi Dan !

I can use a update to test the Led Feedback for Novation Launchkey "function" my self. Hardly, never used my Novation before,
because it didnt work out of the box. Thanks in advance !

Regards Michael
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: Dan on January 29, 2015, 11:22:33 AM
I did not know that you have a Novation Launchkey. So now you are 2 :)
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: mrgentleman on January 29, 2015, 11:35:33 AM
Thanks Dan for the update !

I'm going to test my novation tonight - let's see if I can use the keyboard in the future  :o
It could, maybe,  be my ultra lite - gig - configuration together with my Asus 2:1 Asus Transformer Book
T200 PC / tablet.  Why carry on unnecessary things - when you do not need in all circumstances

Regards Michael
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: MarcinV8 on January 29, 2015, 07:50:35 PM
Dan, could you do green lights = off, red when it's on? Like on Tyros. There will be more light in dark place :-)

P.S. We have 3 colors: red, green and yellow. Maybe you can give us "do it yourself". I know, maybe this is hard work. Could you do that?
Title: Re: LED feedback Novation Launchkey
Post by: mrgentleman on January 30, 2015, 05:32:42 PM
Great !

What a improvement ! It works surprisingly good. The keyboard feels a bit cheap but useful in a small setup.
Undoubtedly a working concept ! - Satisfied as it is ! Thanka !

Regards Michael