russell Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 I use the launchpad. Pretty useful as it can function as a step sequencer too as well as allowing you to midi map any control to one button or a range of buttons (handy for filters etc)Main advantage for me is it's small and light enough to travel with.You could go for the Akai APC20 or APC40.check the controllers list here...http://www.ableton.com/products Quote
russell Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 plenty to choose from...http://www.ableton.com/pages/controller ... ontrollers Quote
legunner Posted February 8, 2012 Author Posted February 8, 2012 mostly i need it for effects and a little bit of clip launching, because most of my sets are 75% pre-determined so i'll be filtering, EQ'ing a little and shit like that so it doesn't neeed to have everything on it. Quote
Jaz Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 For equing your probbly better off connecting a DJ mixer, but for effects the apc 40 will be good, the 20 doesn't have knobs, and apparently controlling effects from pads sucks Quote
russell Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 mostly i need it for effects and a little bit of clip launching, because most of my sets are 75% pre-determined so i'll be filtering, EQ'ing a little and shit like that so it doesn't neeed to have everything on it.ah right, you need a controller for DJ'ing purposes... I'd go for a Korg Zero 8 or a Vestax VCM-600. Quote
legunner Posted February 8, 2012 Author Posted February 8, 2012 I think the APC40 could be the way it has pretty much everything hey Quote
legunner Posted March 31, 2012 Author Posted March 31, 2012 UPDATE: got the apc40 off my uncle to try if i like it i can keep it although i'mnot a huge fan of itReasons:Who would seriously use an 8x5 launching pad section i use 4-5 different tracks usually and even that is difficult to keep up with.The knobs don't have a definite start or end which sounds good but it really annoying.It's huge for something without an audio interface.Back to square one Quote
Jaz Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 cry wolf, plenty of people need 8x5 launch pad section + more, heaps of people buy an apc40 and then an apc20 just for extra clip launchers, all just depends how complex you set it up, personally i dont need that many yet and with the knobs, look at that as a good thing, imagine if they could only turn 45 degrees left and right, it wouldnt give you very precise adjustment possibility's on certain effects/parameters if you want i can trade you novation launchpad Quote
legunner Posted March 31, 2012 Author Posted March 31, 2012 Sorry i definitely worded that wrong i have used 8 tracks before but live its not practical for me.its a great controller but yeah. Quote
legunner Posted March 31, 2012 Author Posted March 31, 2012 Haha it's a good mod hey but if the apc40 has too many pads for me then this really doesnt help does it Quote
russell Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 Who would seriously use an 8x5 launching pad section Someone who is playing live and has to launch various instruments and part i'd imagine. Quote
legunner Posted April 2, 2012 Author Posted April 2, 2012 Who would seriously use an 8x5 launching pad section Someone who is playing live and has to launch various instruments and part i'd imagine.yeah i worded that wrong Quote
SolDios Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 Id like to bring your attention to this video:Yes he mentions unique squared alot, but when he says (He brought) he means, they gave him all his gear.there one of his sponsorsLook for the bit with the apc 8 Quote
legunner Posted April 16, 2012 Author Posted April 16, 2012 I just mapped my apc40 with traktor which was pretty cool still working with ableton to find a good live setup rig but thanks for the vid sol Quote
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