Today Novation announced a firmware update for their Launchpad Mini and Launchpad X. This update brings more customization options to Launchpad owners, allowing them to explore new ideas and produce music with greater ease.
Firmware version 2.0 introduces the Custom Mode keystroke widget. Launchpad owners can “keep creativity flowing” while making music by assigning essential DAW shortcuts using Novation’s Components software for a faster, more intuitive workflow and endless creative options.
On the Launchpad X, the firmware update brings an additional four Custom Mode slots for a total of eight slots.
The Launchpad Mini and X firmware version 2.0 is compatible with Launchpad Mini [MK3] Launchpad X [MK3].
Launchpad Mini and X owners can download the free firmware update from Novation Components.
Information about the full Launchpad range is available on the Novation website.
if the mini had velocity it would be so perfect, it could be used for so many things and is a great size, oh well maybe on a mini mk4.
Calling it a 2.0 sounds like a joke.
Would you rather have them call it Launchpad 95? 😉
I think this is a pretty significant update. With the Custom Keystroke widget, you can now use the Launchpad as control tool for any software, which can be controlled by keyboard shortcuts, without having to use any translation software, independent of the OS you use.
This is a great development. The biggest reason I stuck with AutoMap as long as I did was the ability to assign key commands. I hope they can bring this functionality to the SL3 line, even though I returned mine because the Logic implementation sucks big time, this will be good for people who do get along with the SL3.
Hopefully they give an update for the pro mk3
My guess is that these two models were not selling as the company targeted so.. and then there is Circuit Pro which Novation simply refuses to make one. Instead we are faced with an unnecessary choice of Rhythm or Tracks. I wonder how are these two devices selling also..