How do I set up my Launchpad S with Ableton Live?
The first thing you want to do is plug your Novation Launchpad S into your computer and turn it on. Next, launch Ableton Live and follow these steps:
- Open Live’s Preferences from the Live menu in OS X, or the Options menu in Windows.
- Go to the MIDI/Sync Tab and select the port that the Launchpad S is connected to in the ‘Input’ and ‘Output’ chooser at the top of the window.
- Next select the Launchpad preset from the ‘Control Surface’ chooser.
- Under MIDI Ports select both Track ‘On’ and Remote ‘On’ options.
Now you’re ready to start using your Launchpad S!
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