The Novation Launchpad X is a control surface for use with Ableton Live. It provides 64 RGB pads. These are velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads that allow you to trigger clips and samples and let you see your Ableton session represented in front of you on the MIDI controller.With the Novation Launchpad X, you can launch clips and scenes, capture MIDI, and utilize performance controls such as solo, mute, record arm, volume, pan, stop, and sends. All of this lets you control your Ableton session without a mouse.You'll find dynamic Note and Scale modes, which let you play melodies, bass lines, chords, and leads, all in time and in tune. The Launchpad X knows when you're programming drum parts, automatically showing your drum rack on its grid. If you want to customize mappings and MIDI control with Launchpad X, this is easily possible, thanks to four custom modes.The device outputs MIDI to your computer over USB. It includes a variety of software, such as Ableton Live Lite, the AAS Session Bundle, the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Klevgrand's R0Verb and DAW Cassette, and more. 64 RGB Pads Large RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads give you a reflection of your Ableton Live session, making it easier than ever to see your clips and play your instruments expressively. Ableton Live Integration Quickly launch clips and scenes, never lose ideas with Capture MIDI, and access performance controls like stop, solo, mute, record arm, volume, pan, and sends, to dynamically control your music, with no mouse needed. Dynamic Note and Scale Modes Play basslines, melodies, chords, and leads. Launchpad X even knows when you're drumming and shows your drum rack on the grid. 4 Custom Modes Use components to customize mappings and control MIDI easily from Launchpad X.