Description

FRETpad remaps the Novation Launchpads user 1 mode to mimic a guitar or bass fretboard. The X axis steps up in semitones, the Y axis steps up in 4ths.

This makes it it easy to play melodic lines or chords and generally play the launchpad as an instrument.

Instructions:

Create a new MIDI track and instrument

Select Launchpad as MIDI in

Drop FRETpad ahead of the instrument

Select User 1 on the Launchpad

Jam!

FRETpad has only one control for pitch.

A feature I want to incorporate is fretmarkers in the form of lit up pads. I've made a start inside the patch but need help and encourage anyone keen to jump in and hack away.

Video demoing the FRETpad and some launchpad MIDI tricks here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgf0uqjNXr0