Novation Launch Control XL manual

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    Getting St arted Guide[...]

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    The Novation Launc h Control XL US B cable Software / Registration card What’s in the box?[...]

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    Overview Launch Control XL: the perfect partner for Ableton Live performers. Smoothly mix your tracks with 8 long throw faders and tweak your effects, instruments, and DA W controls with 24 V isual Mode Indicator knobs and 16 three-colour performance buttons - showing you exactly what’s at your fingertips from a single glance. W ith Ableton Live[...]

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    Registering your product Please register your product as this will give you access to the included software, drivers, documentation and more. Y ou can register your Launch Control XL online at: www .novationmusic.com/register Connecting Launch Control XL to a computer or iPad Mac/Windows Launch Control XL is a class compliant US B M ID I device, th[...]

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    Installing the software Mac/ PC Follow the instructions on the ‘Software / Registration card’ to download the following software and documentation: • Launch Control XL Editor • Loopmasters Sample Content • Ableton Live Lite • Documentation • EQ and Performance FX pac k T emplate Switching and the T emplate Editor Crafting the perfect [...]

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    Launch Control XL T emplate Editor T o download the Launch Control XL Editor software go to www.novationmusic.com/register Launch Control XL with Ableton Live Launch Control XL is fully integrated with Ableton Live. Please ensure that you have the most up to date version. Go to www .ableton.com to download the latest installers. Documentation showi[...]

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    Support THAN K Y OU FOR CH OOS IN G TH E NOV A TION LAUN CH CONTROL XL For customer support, please contact us online: www .novationmusic.com/support Novation is a registered trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. Launch Control XL is a trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. 2014[...]

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    © Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. All rights reserved. FA 001 095-02[...]