Novation Launchpad LED Feedback

[Zapman]

I just looked into getting a controller for triggering the blackbox.
I stumbled over the Novation Launchpad wich seems to have a mode, where the host application (in this case the BB) can send it midi notes to enable/colour leds on its pads.
Since the BB acts as USB Midi host, it might be possible to have a mode, where this LED Feedback messages (simple midi notes with color coded into velocity value from what i read) could be sent from the BB.
This way, the Launchpad could always show the current state the related pad/sequence is in on its led pads.

Seems like a perfect match for the BB and can be bought for cheap (i saw used ones for 30€).

[oHeFFeSS]

I just looked into getting a controller for triggering the blackbox.
I stumbled over the Novation Launchpad wich seems to have a mode, where the host application (in this case the BB) can send it midi notes to enable/colour leds on its pads.
Since the BB acts as USB Midi host, it might be possible to have a mode, where this LED Feedback messages (simple midi notes with color coded into velocity value from what i read) could be sent from the BB.
This way, the Launchpad could always show the current state the related pad/sequence is in on its led pads.

Seems like a perfect match for the BB and can be bought for cheap (i saw used ones for 30€).

Bi-directional midi via usb host is on my wishlist - I’m not sure they’re gonna implement it but i hope they do.

[alemass]

I just looked into getting a controller for triggering the blackbox.
I stumbled over the Novation Launchpad wich seems to have a mode, where the host application (in this case the BB) can send it midi notes to enable/colour leds on its pads.
Since the BB acts as USB Midi host, it might be possible to have a mode, where this LED Feedback messages (simple midi notes with color coded into velocity value from what i read) could be sent from the BB.
This way, the Launchpad could always show the current state the related pad/sequence is in on its led pads.

Seems like a perfect match for the BB and can be bought for cheap (i saw used ones for 30€).

Launchpad pro?
could be the perfect match.
no one seems tried that before.
let us know

[Aaron]

I have a Launchpad Pro. I like the velocity sensitive pads. It is a little big and bulky considering. I also have the impression that the external power supply is a good idea when using blackbox.

[Aaron]

Regarding the bigger topic of LED feedback, this is a good idea and something we have in our wishlist.

[Zapman]

Thats great to hear! Launchpad mini would be a smaller option but only supports 3 colors. Would run on USB Power maybe.
The 4x 4x4 layout seems perfect to control/overview pads/seq/fx/mix section.
Function and scene buttons could be used for Song mode on/off, selection song sections 1-8.

Don't know how many other controllers support that LED feedback features.

[Gabriel Wheaton]

+1 for LED feedback! It would make a huge difference for live sequencing.

[davidjames]

Coming back to this wishlist item. Now that we have so much more midi control over recording/looping, I really hope that LED feedback for midi controllers can be implemented. If I'm in the middle of a set and live looping/recording, I'd rather be able to tell what's going on by looking at my Launchpad Pro MK3 and Midi Fighter Twister. I imagine some of the actions might happen behind the scenes without the screen updating. And updating the controllers when switching projects would be necessary.