

Replay the clip to see the basics of your first lightshow. Record arm the MIDI channel and record a sequence by playing a pattern on the pad.ĩ. In Live’s Session View, create a new one-bar MIDI clip by double-clicking on an empty slot.Ĩ. (If you are using a Launchpad S, Classic or Mini, you’ll need to choose Ch 1.) (Note that this can be changed on the MK2 and Pro, see this article to check for that)ħ.

Set ‘MIDI To’ to Launchpad’s ‘Live Port’ĥ. Make sure Launchpad is connected to your computer and your version of Ableton Live is up to date.Ĥ.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up LED feedback and creating the backbone of a lightshow:ġ. There are several ways to make a lightshow in Ableton Live, but you’ll need to know the basics first. Using the following video from Novation product specialist CALC, and article from our Global Content Editor, Chris Mayes-Wright, you can start creating lightshows as soon as possible:Īrticle: What Is A Lightshow And How Do I Make One?Ī few steps from the article above : Lightshow Basics We are working on a non-Ableton method that we will bring to you in due course. If you've been inspired by the vast array of Launchpad performance videos, lightshows and demos online and now have a Launchpad of your own, you're probably raring to go and get a lightshow of you're own started.Īt present the recommended method of creating a light show involves using Ableton Live. This Applies to: The Launchpad Range (Launchpad Pro, Mk2, S & Mini)
