Launch Buttons Plus 4+

Ableton Launchpad Pro95 on iOS

XAN Software GmbH & Co. KG

    • 2.8 • 11 Ratings
    • $4.99

Description

Ableton Live 9 + 10 compatible: Download the new scripts from http://bassapps.de/connect.php and you are good to go :)

THIS APP DOES NOT PLAY AUDIO BECAUSE IT'S A MIDI CONTROLLER FOR ABLETON LIVE

Launch Buttons is a MIDI controller that lets you perform your tracks and lightshow covers wherever you go. You don't need to carry your expensive gear to control Live; your phone/tablet is just about enough. On my website, I provide a MIDI Remote Script for the use with Ableton Live. The script is based on Henri David's Launchpad Pro95 that brings some of Ableton Push's functions (step sequencer, scale mode, ...) to the Launchpad Pro - and therefore to this app.

This is the Plus version that provides more colors, 16 more function buttons and 16 freely assignable knobs.

The Apple Watch extension lets you access about one fifth of the Buttons. This means that you can use the app to control a 3x3 clip launchers, 3 scene launchers, and 4 arrow keys to navigate through your clips. It also can display some of the buttons used for step sequencing, really nice for a live stunt.


Enjoy

What’s New

Version 2.0174

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- keep screen awake when app is idle

Ratings and Reviews

2.8 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Dusti Raw ,

Still in development?

Updated needed for Ableton 12, that possibly in the works? If not will have to kindly as for a refund. Thanks! Otherwise, great app! Hope you guys are still planning on updating.

kevo154 ,

Easy to set up, works smoothly

I use Mac and iOS. Followed the instructions and was running in about 20 minutes. The connection is amazing. I’m able to launch clips without my controller and use it as a mixer and instrument. My major feedback is putting the control names on the controls. I’ve spent the last 45 minutes trying to associate the manual with the buttons on the screen.

jay-dubya ,

Works, but not in the real world

The developer should advise anyone buying this to know that

1. If you use this in Ableton on a Windows 10 machine, you cannot have any other controllers connected- such as my MPK261 keyboard.

2. The virtual MIDI (MIDIHub) app that Launch Button Plus uses to connect is quite finicky and will connect with almost anything rather than the host program. A blacklist option is built into the app to prevent this, but it doesn’t seem to work. I could get it to connect to Ableton about one in ten tries, with a reboot in between each. Uninstalling and reinstalling a driver each time you want to use the Launch Button app seems problematical at best.

3. Tried to contact the developer, never got a reply.

The time I got the app to work, it worked very well- but until the connectivity problems are solved (maybe an actual USB MIDI connection with a cable) it’s useless in the real world. That’s sad since when it works it is golden.

Developer Response ,

Hey Jay,
1) can you elaborate on this? I've been able to run 3 controllers at once in Windows 7 and I doubt that it has gotten worse with Windows 10. I think there is an issue on your side
2) sorry to hear that you experience issues with the drivers. Those aren't from me but from partners. Unless you get in touch with them describing your problems it won''t magically fix itself. How would they know it's not working on your specific device without you contacting them?
3) I deeply apologize for that. Usually I respond within days, which means of communication have you used? Unless you've tried to call me (I live in an area with very bad reception) I wonder where that message went.

App Privacy

The developer, XAN Software GmbH & Co. KG, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple.

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The developer will be required to provide privacy details when they submit their next app update.

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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