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Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker

Join over 5 million creators using the world’s most iconic music grid. Instantly combine pro-quality beats, vocals, and DJ-style FX to craft your signature sound in seconds.

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Key Figures

Downloads

5M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

71K+

Publisher

Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.

Produce Hits in Seconds

The legendary Launchpad experience, reimagined for mobile. From bedroom producers to stage performers, create professional-grade tracks anywhere, anytime.

Instant Creative Flow

Launch loops and combine sounds on our iconic grid. Everything is automatically locked to the beat, ensuring your music sounds flawless from the first tap.

Pro Sound Library

Fuel your tracks with high-end soundpacks crafted by professional engineers. Stay ahead of trends with new genre-leading content added every week.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker

What is the Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker app?

Launchpad is an original music creation and remixing app for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to combine beats, melodies, vocals, and FX loops to make electronic music directly on their device.

Are there free soundpacks included with the Launchpad app?

Yes, the Launchpad app includes 8 free soundpacks to begin music creation. Users can access hundreds more soundpacks in the store, with new additions released weekly.

Does Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker offer DJ-style effects?

Yes, Launchpad features free, easy-to-use DJ-style effects including filter, gater, stutter, stopper, flanger, and delay. These effects allow users to creatively enhance their remixes.

How often does Launchpad release new soundpacks?

Launchpad releases new professional remix soundpacks every week. Hundreds of additional soundpacks are available in the in-app store for users to discover and utilize.

Can I import my own audio into the Launchpad app?

Yes, audio import is available as an in-app purchase within the Pro Features Collection for iPad. It supports importing sounds via Dropbox, AudioShare, AudioCopy, and Airdrop.

What are the sharing options for music created in Launchpad?

Launchpad allows users to record their music performance and share it easily. Supported platforms include Soundcloud, YouTube, Facebook, Dropbox, and Audiocopy.

Is the Launchpad app compatible with Novation Launchpad hardware?

Yes, Launchpad for iPad integrates with Novation’s Launch hardware for an ultimate sonic experience. It also provides MIDI sync output for external hardware synths and drum machines.

Does the Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker app offer in-app purchases?

Yes, the Launchpad app contains in-app purchases. These purchases unlock advanced features such as Audio Import, Advanced performance FX, and MIDI sync output.

Can Launchpad sync with other music production applications?

Yes, Launchpad supports syncing with other music production apps and devices. It features Ableton Link for simultaneous jamming and Audiobus Support for compatible applications.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker - Novation Launchpad app interface showing music soundpacks and beat making controls on a smartphone. — Novation Launchpad app interface showing music soundpacks and beat making controls on a smartphone.

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker - Launchpad app music creation grid and DJ effects on a smartphone screen — Launchpad app music creation grid and DJ effects on a smartphone screen

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker - Launchpad app interface displaying DJ-style effects and a colorful music production grid. — Launchpad app interface displaying DJ-style effects and a colorful music production grid.

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker - Launchpad app home screen featuring a library of latest music soundpacks and weekly releases — Launchpad app home screen featuring a library of latest music soundpacks and weekly releases

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker - Launchpad app showing a multi-colored grid of music loops and DJ performance effects on an iPhone — Launchpad app showing a multi-colored grid of music loops and DJ performance effects on an iPhone

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker - Interface of Launchpad app showing the grid for importing custom sounds and loops. — Interface of Launchpad app showing the grid for importing custom sounds and loops.

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker - Launchpad app on iPhone connected to a Novation Launchpad hardware controller — Launchpad app on iPhone connected to a Novation Launchpad hardware controller

Description

The original Launchpad — Make & Remix Music. Enter an inspiring world of music creation and remixing on your iPhone & iPad. 8 free soundpacks included. Hundreds more available, updated weekly. Launchpad is the original number-one app for making and remixing electronic music. Instantly combine beats, basslines, melodies, vocals and FX loops into new creations. Layer DJ-style effects to chop and change your sound. Record your performance and share it with others. There’s never been a better time to make music. // MAKE & REMIX MUSIC Instantly create and remix music. Use the world-famous Launchpad grid to trigger loops and sounds from a huge professional library. Launchpad is always locked to the beat, so you’ll never go out of time. // EASY TO USE DJ-STYLE FX Free, easy-to-use DJ-style FX turn every remix into a creative performance. Advanced options on iPad further enhance your remixes. The pro DJ-style effects include filter, gater, stutter, stopper, flanger and delay. // INSPIRING SOUNDPACKS, UPDATED WEEKLY Launchpad comes with 8 remix soundpacks to get you started. Hundreds more are available in the store, with new ones added every week. // PRO FEATURES COLLECTION For the advanced or adventurous, the Pro Features Collection for iPad add-on lets you import your own sounds, use the extended FX features and sync easily to other apps and external hardware. Connect the world famous Launchpad hardware to your iPad for the ultimate sonic experience. At any time, capture your performance and share it easily. Features • Make music instantly — Play a multi-colour grid of amazing sounds • Be a DJ — Mix soundpacks together endlessly • 8 free soundpacks — Nearly 400 sounds included. Discover hundreds more in the store. • Weekly releases — Professional remix soundpacks released every week • DJ-style performance FX — Make your mixes unique with powerful DJ effects • Share your music — Soundcloud, YouTube, Facebook, Dropbox, Audiocopy and more • Create your own remixes — Craft your own remix by combining sounds from your library • Reuse soundpacks — Launchpad soundpacks appear automatically in Blocs Wave • Play in key — Set the key of your session and browse all clips in that key Advanced Features • Real-time tempo — Change tempo at any time, with real-time audio stretching • Blocs Wave export — Easily send your Blocs Wave projects to Launchpad • Audio Import* — Supports Dropbox, AudioShare, AudioCopy and Airdrop • Advanced performance FX* — Enhanced Stutter, Autofilter, Gater, Delay, Stopper & Flanger • Launchpad hardware — Integrates with Novation’s Launch hardware (iPad only) • Ableton Link — Jam in sync with your other apps, devices or Ableton Live • MIDI sync output* — Connect Launchpad to external hardware synths and drum machines* (iPad only) • Audiobus Support — Use any Audiobus-compatible apps to extend your music-making setup • Bluetooth — Supports Bluetooth speakers and headphones *In-App Purchase Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/