LORDE'S KEYBOARD PLAYER CHOOSES NOVATION

Posted on Mon 10 February 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with ableton, ableton live, ableton live 9, jimmy mac, lorde, Novation, novation impulse

New Zealand singer-songwriter, Lorde, is an artist that you're likely to have heard of, having, at the age of just 16, already enjoyed chart-topping success in the UK, US and Australia with her single, 'Royals'. She's also got two Grammy Awards under her belt for Best Pop Solo Performance and …


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EMELI SANDÉ & FOCUSRITE NOVATION

Posted on Fri 07 February 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with audio interface, firewire interface, focusrite, focusrite forte, focusrite saffire pro 40, focusrite scarlett 18i20, midi controller, Novation, novation zero sl mkii, usb 2.0 audio interface, usb interface

Emeli Sandé... do we really need to introduce the multiple award-winning, hit record-writing singer, who has performed everywhere from the Royal Albert Hall to the 2012 Olympics?

In this interview, Emeli explains how her Focusrite Forte is her go-to interface for recording on the road, due to its amazing sound-quality …


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HISTORY OF NOVATION, FREE SAMPLE PACK & COMPETITION

Posted on Wed 05 February 2014 in Uncategorized • Tagged with eats everything, liam howe, Novation, novation bass station, novation bass station 2, novation bass station ii, novation mininova, novation ultranova, orbital, paul hartnoll, sneaker pimps, timo maas

Novation is a company with a rich history of creating game-changing products, from iconic analogue synths, software instruments, digital synths, professional MIDI controllers (and their innovative AutoMap software) and of course the hugely popular Launchpad. If you've got a few spare minutes then we highly recommend that you grab a …


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LAUNCHPAD MINI, LAUNCH CONTROL & LAUNCHKEY MINI WALKTHROUGH VIDEO

Posted on Thu 16 January 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with Novation, novation launch control, novation launchkey mini, novation launchpad, novation launchpad mini

We recently came across this excellent video, which showcases the main features of the Novation Launchpad Mini, Launch Control and Launchkey Mini, whilst also demonstrating how they can be used together. The video comes courtesy of MojaxxVDJ and is well worth a watch if you're wanting to find out more …


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NOVATION IMPULSE vs SL MKII vs LAUNCHKEY CONTROLLER KEYBOARDS

Posted on Tue 14 January 2014 in entries • Tagged with automap, controller keyboard, incontrol, midi keyboard, Novation, novation automap, novation impulse, novation

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Amongst other things, Novation are famed for making high-quality MIDI controllers that integrate flawlessy into the modern studio or live set-up, thanks to their superb automatic mapping software. This probably explains why Novation keyboards are so popular …


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NOVATION IMPULSE vs SL MKII vs LAUNCHKEY CONTROLLER KEYBOARDS

Posted on Tue 14 January 2014 in entries • Tagged with automap, controller keyboard, incontrol, midi keyboard, Novation, novation automap, novation impulse, novation

incontrol, novation launchkey, novation launchkey mini, novation sl mkii Slug: novation-impulse-vs-sl-mkii-vs-launchkey-controller-keyboards Status: published

Amongst other things, Novation are famed for making high-quality MIDI controllers that integrate flawlessy into the modern studio or live set-up, thanks to their superb automatic mapping software. This probably explains why Novation keyboards are so popular …


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NOVATION LAUNCHKEY ACCOMPANIES WILL.I.AM LIVE TOUR

Posted on Thu 09 January 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with ableton, ableton live, backstreet boys, cee lo green, keith harris, Novation, novation impulse, novation launchkey, novation launchkey 25, novation launchpad, novation launchpad s, novation mininova, novation sl mkii, will.i.am

Novation recently spoke to Keith Harris, a multi-instrumentalist who tours with acts such as will.i.am, Backstreet Boys and Cee Lo Green in the capacity of Musical Director. In this short interview, he explains how the Launchkey 25 and Launchpad play a major role in the show, in combination …


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LAUNCHPAD MINI & LAUNCHPAD APP PERFORMANCE VIDEO

Posted on Mon 06 January 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with Novation, novation launchpad, novation launchpad app, novation launchpad mini, novation launchpad s

Check out this short video showing how the Novation Launchpad Mini can be hooked up to an iPad running the FREE Launchpad App, in order to create a hands-on, unique performance. Remember that the Launchpad App now allows you to import your own samples, as well as featuring a library …


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RUDIMENTAL & FOCUSRITE NOVATION

Posted on Tue 31 December 2013 in Computer Music • Tagged with analogue synthesiser, audio interface, controller keyboard, firewire interface, focusrite, focusrite forte, focusrite isa, focusrite isa 220, focusrite saffire, focusrite saffire pro 40, midi interface, midi keyboard, Novation, novation bass station, novation bass station 2, novation bass station ii, novation impulse, novation impulse 61, novation launchkey mini, novation launchpad, novation launchpad s, rudimental

Focusrite Novation recently caught up with chart-topping dance act Rudimental, who talked about the range of products that they use in their studio and live rigs.

For example, how do Rudimental achieve those big, warm, analogue basses? The secret lies with the Bass Station II!

Rudimental also do all their …


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NOVATION LAUNCHKEY PERFORMANCE VIDEO

Posted on Sun 22 December 2013 in Computer Music • Tagged with midi controller, midi keyboard, Novation, novation lauchkey mini, novation launchkey

There's something about Novation products that seems to inspire people to create exciting performance videos. In the video below, KillTheRobot grabs a Launchkey Mini, hooks it up to a computer running Ableton Live 9 and... well... check it out for yourself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YCxhxWasl8

The Novation …


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