Custom Modes turn Launchpad Mini’s 8×8 grid into a deeply customisable control surface.
You can create and edit Custom Modes using Novation Components – our online hub for all Novation products. You may also back up any Custom Modes you create here. We have several Custom Mode templates for you to download and explore on Components.
To access Components, visit components.novationmusic.com using a Web MIDI-enabled browser (we recommend Google Chrome or Opera).
Alternatively, download the standalone version of Components from your Account page on the Novation site.
Custom Modes are fully compatible between Launchpad Mini and Launchpad X.
You can create and edit Custom Modes in Novation Components. Components in two versions, a browser-based app or standalone desktop app. When you open Components app or load the website on your computer, your Launchpad Mini connects automatically.
If the product name next to the home icon (in the top right-hand corner) is not Launchpad Mini, click the home icon and select Launchpad Mini from the list of products.
In a Custom Mode, each pad on the 8×8 grid may act as a Note, a MIDI CC (control change), or a Program Change message. In Custom Mode, faders and CC pads respond to incoming CCs, adjusting their position and lighting according to the incoming CC value.
The pads may behave either as toggles, triggers or momentary switches. Momentary behaviour will turn on a note when the pad is pressed and release the note when unpressed. Triggers will always send a specified CC value or program change message.
Full rows and columns of pads may also act as faders. Faders can be assigned CC values and may be unipolar or bipolar. You can position faders horizontally or vertically.
You can assign Pads within a Custom Mode an “On” and “Off” colour when pads within the 8×8 grid are pressed/toggled. (e.g. when a note is being played or a temporary CC change is toggled). There may only be one “On” colour per Custom Mode, but each pad may have a unique “Off” colour.
Custom Modes may have any combination of notes, CCs, program changes and faders – you can set up your own personalised control surface for your studio.
For more hands-on information on how to create your own Custom Modes, visit Components for an interactive tutorial – it’s easier than it may sound!