Hi folks,
Any ways to assign whole chords to just one button natively with the Launchpad X? Or do I need to own a third party software then rout it to my DAW?

 

Afraid you can only assign individual notes to the pads using the MIDI Note widget in Components, so if you want to play a chord, you’d need to use multiple pads. Alternatively, you could use Launchpad X with Ableton Live and trigger chords from pads using MIDI Clips, or the Chord MIDI Device

 

The Novation Launchpad X does not natively support assigning entire chords to a single button directly, but there are workarounds using its custom modes and third-party software:

1. : You can use the Novation Components app to set up custom modes on the Launchpad X. In these modes, you can assign individual pads to MIDI notes, CC messages, or program changes. However, this setup does not allow direct assignment of chords (multiple notes triggered by one pad) without external tools.
   
2. : If you're using Ableton Live, you can utilize its "Scale" and "Chord" plugins to generate chords from single notes triggered on the Launchpad X. This approach requires matching the Launchpad's key to your project's key.
   

1. : Tools like MIDIChords or Cthulhu can be used to assign chord combinations to individual pads. These plugins allow you to map chords to specific MIDI inputs, effectively enabling one-button chord triggering.
   
   
2. : Some DAWs (e.g., Logic Pro) allow extensive MIDI mapping. You could use these features to set up chord mappings for individual pads on the Launchpad X3.
   
   
3. : If you're comfortable with programming or live coding, you can use open-source tools like Max/MSP or Pd to create custom chord mappings for the Launchpad X. This approach provides maximum flexibility.
   

In summary, while the Launchpad X does not natively support assigning full chords to one button directly, using Ableton plugins or third-party software like MIDIChords can achieve this functionality effectively.


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