APC or Launch Pad?

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APC or Launch Pad?

 
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tomoram
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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by tomoram » Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:38 pm

I'm kind of interested to see if you will be able to use an APC & launchpads together. I like the APC because the knobs and sliders are cool and map well I want more than 8 columns, by adding 1 or 2 launch pads that might make the ideal setup!

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by chelemasty » Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:29 am

Comparing it is just nonsense since they're both different products offered for different needs. But if I'd choose one, I'd get the APC ofcourse. But since I don't have too, I might as well get one of these Launchpad for extra grid and more lights...LOL
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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by Hermanus » Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:42 am

they are both attracting

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by chase » Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:45 am

If I could only have one I'd choose the APC, as it's more comprehensive. But the true answer is "both".

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by chelemasty » Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:02 am

chase wrote:If I could only have one I'd choose the APC, as it's more comprehensive. But the true answer is "both".
Exactly.LOL
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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by Nick Shepherd » Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:12 am

i am sold...

fuck paying 470€ for a Apc !

even though i still love Akai quality - Novation does the job for me 8)

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by glenn303 » Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:41 am

Launch Pad for me, i like how compact it is.

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by Bleep Blop Ima Robot » Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:12 am

this just saves me, ive been looking for something that was just either more launch clips, so that was either going to result in me buying another apc40, or a monome, cept the monome is kinda expensive. Now there bringing out this, so i might just pick one up later after i get massive and a djm-400.
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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by chelemasty » Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:56 am

Rave wrote:
chelemasty wrote:Comparing it is just nonsense since they're both different products offered for different needs. But if I'd choose one, I'd get the APC ofcourse. But since I don't have too, I might as well get one of these Launchpad for extra grid and more lights...LOL
Nonesense!
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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by Emissary » Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:09 am

Wow where did this spring from, I'd love an APC40, but the price on this launchpad is just right. Should go well with my remote zero sl... in fact do i even need an APC40 with a remote zero and launchpad?

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by globalk » Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:17 am

Launch Pad - it has all the bits from the APC I wanted. Very glad I cancelled my preorder (it was taking to long to arrive in my local Australian store!). Launchpad (x2 or 3) FTW! might get a LPD8 to go with it

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by darkslide » Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:34 am

Just got the newsletter and saw the video on this - Launchpad looks great. A couple of those in sync would be awesome! Of course, I also want the apc40, but I'm stoked they brought us another controller for launching and mixing!

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by Dexes » Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:34 am

nebulae wrote:no knobs on launchpad
That's the whole point!

On my other controlers I have 17 faders (8 motorized), 16 3/4 knobs, 48 endless encoders, 8 drumpads, 86 keys, mod & pitchbend weels, dedicated transport controls and although there's also over 100 buttons combined, they're all over the place, instead of in an intuitive grid for lauching the clips.

So why would I want to spend an extra €250 for another 8 faders & 16 knobs?
Dimensions

Unit: W = 240 mm / 9.45 “, H = 20 mm / 0.79 “, D = 240 mm / 9.45 “
2 of these would fit really nicely infront of my remote zero SL... :)

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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by Kristijonas » Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:39 am

Could someone tell me are buttons in Launchpad plastic or rubber? Thanks.
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Re: APC or Launch Pad?

Post by djsynchro » Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:50 am

The should have called it Lauchpad 64, a lot nicer to have 3 more rows!!!!!
Launchpad supports multiple brightness level which will be accesible from Max for Live so you/someone will be able to build a drum pad thing where you can at least set velocity levels.

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