Hack a Launchpad Pro into a 16-channel step sequencer, free

Novation’s Launchpad Pro is unique among controller hardware: not only does it operate in standalone mode, but it has an easy-to-modify, open source firmware. This mod lets you exploit that to transform it into a 32-step sequencer.

Exploring a journey from Bengali heritage to electronic invention

Can electronic music tell a story about who we are? Debashis Sinha talks about his LP for Establishment, The White Dog, and how everything from Toronto noodle bowls to Bengali field recordings got involved.

Peter Kirn - July 16, 2018

Launchpad for iOS gets a huge refresh, new design, and better pro features

Ampify Novation’s Launchpad for iOS gets a design refresh, better pro features, and new free sound packs. Making it easier for anyone to start to make music

Ashley Elsdon - December 6, 2017

Novation now let you Launchpad with just a browser

Peter Kirn - November 20, 2017

GridInstrument is a new iOS instrument that is going to play nicely with your LaunchPads

Ashley Elsdon - November 6, 2017

Turn ideas into songs, with a new feature in Ampify’s Groovebox app

Ashley Elsdon - October 12, 2017

Novation’s Launchpad app now in color, works with hardware

Peter Kirn - August 18, 2016

Grids in key, with Novation’s new Launchpad Pro scales

Peter Kirn - August 16, 2016

Novation’s iOS app updates do Link, let you ditch the laptop

Peter Kirn - June 16, 2016

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