Description

The Launchpad Text Display and Light Show is a MIDI device that can display a light show on the Novation Launchpad. Text is input by the user and converted to MIDI messages which then can be displayed along with two other light displays using a selectable light show sequence.

demonstration GIF

http://giphy.com/gifs/launchpad-text-display-and-light-show-3o7TKtPT9HtmpLpV8A

The selectable light show displays in the light show sequence are:

1. Flashing text display

2. Random sparkling lights

3. Random falling rain drop lights with sequenced colors

Steps to use this device

1. In Ableton, place the device on a blank MIDI track

2. Select “MIDI To” to the Launchpad and make sure the MIDI channel is that of the Launchpad

3. Put the Launchpad in “User 1” mode

4. Click on “symbol untitled” and type your text

-Only capital letters A-Z and numbers 0-9 are acceptable

-Up to 36 characters can be input

-A space must be put in between each character

-A question mark “?” can be used to break up words

-EXAMPLE: I ? L I K E ? M U S I C

5. Under “Light Sequence” check the boxes you wish to display

6. Select the “On / Off” Box

This device was made using the Launchpad Classic. I assume it would work with the Launchpad S and Launchpad Mini, but since the Launchpad Pro has more colors, it might not work with that. If you have any questions or problems please contact me or leave a comment.