Novation Announces the Launchpad S Control Pack [Video]

The Novation team has just announced a brand new package that will allow DJ's and Producers to get a full range of control over the Abelton software while using two of their most popular controllers. The Launchpad S Control Pack is a combination of everything you need to make and perform electronic music with Ableton Live, containing Launchpad S, Launch Control, two custom made protective sleeves, Ableton Live Lite 9, and some samples to get you started.

Author:: DJ Blaze
Updated:: Feb 12, 2018
Original:: Mar 10, 2014

The Novation team has just announced a brand new package that will allow DJ's and Producers to get a full range of control over the Abelton software while using two of their most popular controllers. The Launchpad S Control Pack is a combination of everything you need to make and perform electronic music with Ableton Live, containing Launchpad S, Launch Control, two custom made protective sleeves, Ableton Live Lite 9, and some samples to get you started.

Check out the quick performance video, read the full press release, then visit their website below to find out more about this neat little package coming soon!

Launchpad S Control Pack Website

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