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Posted by DJ_Lord on Oct-05-2009 16:49:

Launchpad Vs APC 40

I'm considering buying one of these two, which one do you recommend?

Here is some info on both:

Launchpad: http://www.ableton.com/nl398-launchpad
APC 40: http://www.apc40.com/

Posted by Demoted on Oct-05-2009 18:22:

I've heard nothing but glowing reviews of the Akai APC40, so I'd go with that. Though I haven't heard anything about the Launchpad, it looks like it doesn't have as much control as the Akai as far as faders and whatnot. Which if you're using ableton to mix, I'd assume you want some faders. The Launchpad seems like a suitable addition to a setup.

Posted by DJ_Lord on Oct-05-2009 18:47:

Yea same here. Honestly, i'll be using it for everything. i just want to do crazy stuff on stage, basically. so the more options i have the better, however, i'll be carrying it with me wherever i play bc i'm moving to another country so i'll be playing for free (also helps me get laid. hey at least i'm honest). anyway, i like about the launchpad that it has a simple layout and its super light and convenient. you can also mix because the pad becomes a fader, it's incredible look at the video!

Posted by Demoted on Oct-05-2009 18:59:

Pretty sweet. Still, I think an actual tactile fader would be better and far more accurate.

Posted by DJ_Lord on Oct-05-2009 19:04:

yea maybe so. we'll see, besides i don't even know how much the launchpad will be.

Posted by snak3st on Oct-05-2009 21:00:

This looks like a handy add-on to my uc33e that I'm using currently.

I mean I would like to get an APC40, but I mean I've got faders on the uc33e, this is perfect!

Posted by Forbes on Oct-05-2009 22:56:

I'm definently tempted by the Launchpad. Looks like an easy way to launch clips whilst djing in live, also the size of it is a bonus for carrying around. Can't see me using it for mixing though.

Launchpad is �149

Posted by n3lly on Oct-05-2009 23:19:

Handy review here of the Launch pad.

http://www.djtechtools.com/2009/10/...live/#more-2521

Posted by DJ_Lord on Oct-06-2009 00:24:

this is a crazy video haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxmg9epNpDA

Posted by cliffm on Oct-06-2009 19:44:

Another Review:

http://nickstutorials.com/archives/217

Posted by DJ_Lord on Oct-07-2009 00:00:

thanks. very interesting.