🧠 What it is (simple, no fluff)

The Novation Launchpad X is a USB MIDI pad controller designed mainly for Ableton Live.
It’s not a keyboard—it’s a grid of pads you use to:

• launch loops
• trigger samples
• play drums/melodies
• perform live sets

👉 Think: hands-on control instead of clicking a mouse

🔥 Key features that matter

🎹 64 RGB pads (the main attraction)

• 8×8 grid
• Velocity + pressure sensitive
• Lights match your Ableton clips

👉 You see exactly what’s playing, recording, or loaded.

🎛️ Performance & control

• Launch clips + scenes instantly
• Control volume, pan, mute, solo
• One-button Capture MIDI (saves ideas you forgot to record)

🎼 Musical modes (huge for beginners)

• Scale mode → always in key
• Drum mode → finger drumming
• Note mode → play melodies

👉 This is what makes it beginner-friendly.

⚡ Plug & play

• USB powered (no power brick)
• Works instantly with Ableton
• Includes Ableton Live Lite

Number of Keys: 64

Type of Keys: Synth

Input/Output Ports: MIDI (DIN) Out, USB Out

Analog/Digital: Digital

UPC: 815301001171

MPN: NOVLPD12

Item Length: 9.84 in

California Prop 65 Warning: NA

Brand: Novation

Type: Pad Controller

Item Height: 1.57 in

Pedal Inputs: 0

Model: Launchpad X

Features: Aftertouch

Country of Origin: China

Item Weight: 2.25 lbs

Item Width: 11.65 in