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Novation Launchpad sequencer

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Novation Launchpad Sequencer

A polyphonic 16-step sequencer. Sequences can be chained for complete songs.

Install

npm install

Configure

In config.js, you can set which MIDI channels the sequencer outputs to. By default, it's 1, 2, 3 and 4. Can be configured to up to 6 different channels.

Run

Connect a Launchpad device (tested with Launchpad Mini) to the computer. Launch the script:

npm start PreenFM

Where PreenFM is your destination MIDI device.

Pad layout

The right-side column represents patterns.

  • Pads A-F switch between 6 multi-channel sequences.
  • Pad G toggles play/pause
  • Pad H (the last pad) triggers the recording mode.

The top row switches launchpad layouts and activates special functions.

  1. Four drum tracks
  2. A single melody track with 48 note keys
  3. A second melody track
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  8. Scene chaining – hold it and press pads A-F in a desired order to chain them.

Drum tracks

Melody track