--- product_id: 15844227 title: "MK2 Launchpad Mini Compact USB Grid Controller for Ableton Live" brand: "novation" price: "β‚Ή 23413" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Novation" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/15844227-mk2-launchpad-mini-compact-usb-grid-controller-for-ableton-live store_origin: IN region: India --- # iPad compatible via adapter USB bus-powered, no drivers needed 64 multi-colored backlit pads MK2 Launchpad Mini Compact USB Grid Controller for Ableton Live **Brand:** novation **Price:** β‚Ή 23413 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Your pocket-sized gateway to pro-level beats and live sets! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MK2 Launchpad Mini Compact USB Grid Controller for Ableton Live by novation - **How much does it cost?** β‚Ή 23413 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/15844227-mk2-launchpad-mini-compact-usb-grid-controller-for-ableton-live) ## Best For - novation enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted novation brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse:** All the Launchpad magic in a sleek, portable design perfect for on-the-go creativity. - β€’ **Starter Kit Included:** Comes with Ableton Live Lite, Bass Station VST, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples to jumpstart your music journey. - β€’ **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instant setup with USB bus powerβ€”no extra cables or drivers slowing you down. - β€’ **Vibrant Visual Feedback:** 64 RGB pads light up your workflow, showing clips, scenes, and live performance status. - β€’ **Cross-Platform Flexibility:** Seamlessly integrates with Mac, PC, and iPad for ultimate studio mobility. ## Overview The Novation MK2 Launchpad Mini is a compact, USB-powered MIDI grid controller designed for Ableton Live and compatible with Mac, PC, and iPad. Featuring 64 multi-colored backlit pads, it offers intuitive clip launching, mixer control, and performance visuals. Lightweight and portable, it requires no drivers and includes Ableton Live Lite plus virtual instruments and samples, making it an ideal entry point for aspiring producers and live performers. ## Description Launchpad Mini (MK2) is Novation's most compact and affordable Launchpad grid instrument for Ableton Live. It offers all the functionality of the original Launchpad in a smaller and more portable controller that is ideal for compact setups. Launchpad Mini displays your Ableton Live session view on 64 mini pads, which let you trigger clips, play drum racks, control your mixer, FX and make amazing performance videos for YouTube. All the pads are backlit with multi-colored LEDs that show you which clips are loaded, playing, and recording. Separate buttons around the outside of the grid are designed to trigger scenes, switch modes, and navigate your session in Ableton Live. Launchpad Mini is compact and tough enough to throw in your bag, so you can take it anywhere. It will work the moment you plug it into your laptop and you won’t need any drivers or power cables, because it’s class compliant and bus-powered via USB. You can also connect it to your iPad via a Camera Connection Kit to control all sorts of iOS music apps, like Novation's free Launchpad App. You can combine Launchpad Mini with any other Launch products, like Launch Control and Launchkey Mini, to create a compact and hands-on studio setup. It is designed for Ableton Live, but integrates immediately with FL Studio as well. It also comes with everything you need to start making music, including Ableton Live Lite, Novation Bass Station virtual instruments, and 1GB of samples from Loopmasters. Review: Great Buy! - Table of Contents: -Included -Important Notes -Pros and Cons -Ramble -Conclusion -Extra Notes -Extra Extra Notes -Upcoming Included: Launchpad Mini, USB connector, Ableton Live 9 Lite code, and Manual IMPORTANT NOTES: It's Ableton Live 9 LITE, and the upgraded version will run you a pretty penny (I believe over $300, I'll check this). You can do a lot with lite, but just know that it's not the fully unlocked version. Also, check Ableton live 9's minimum computer requirements just to make sure your computer can actually run it. If you don't know how to check, download the program and use the 30 day trail to see how it runs on your computer. Pros: Super fun, Good intro. to launchpads, Affordable, and Ableton Live 9 Lite code for free. Cons:Learning curve, Basically limited to 4 colors, hard to adjust sensitivity (if possible at all). Ramble: If you put in the time and effort, you will love this product. I've had it for 3 days and after looking up multiple guides, finding templates, and messing around with the program, I have a good grasp on what you do to have fun using this product. Also, you need to either read the manual or watch YouTube videos on what the numbers and letters do. Not knowing what these do WILL mess with outcome of your project. If you're looking for more colors for your projects (RGB spectrum), buy the $150.00 model of this product. However, I would start with this model if you are just starting, just to make sure you actually want to delve into the world of launchpads. I had no problems with the website or product which I've heard other individuals have had, so just know that it could happen to you and that you should try to be patient with Novation when filing a report. Conclusion: This is a great product. Buy it if you're interested in this field of music and enjoy it for what it is. If you know for sure you want to invest your time and money into launchpads, buy the $150.00 one so that you can make unbelievably cool light shows while playing music (also the interface is easier to understand with this model). Extra Notes: Watch YouTube videos 100% (especially over the setup), find an easy to understand template (I don't remember what template I used but i'll link it soon), and don't give up on learning it (It's difficult, but worth it). Extra Extra Notes: Sorry for being repetitive. Upcoming: I'll post a short video on what I can currently do/what it can do, I'll link a good template and a few important guides, and i'll post a picture of it. Review: Big Issue (for me) - This is a good product so I don't want to leave it a negative rating, but I have some things to say that may be negative to some people. First off I only have one bad thing to say about launchpad itself. The buttons sometimes register zero or two hits, and although this doesn't happen that often, it can be a real pain if you're recording something when it does. The other thing I wanted to mention, is that the launchpad or the software (ableton) broke my computer. While I'm not sure if it was actually one of those two what caused this, I can't think of what else could have caused it. The first time (yes I say first cuz it happened twice) this happened was within a week or two simce I started using the launch pad, it completely broke my hard drive (and at that point I didn't suspect the launchpad to have caused it) so I got a new one and only had three things installed, steam, Adobe creative cloud, and ableton. Not even a week had gone by and the sane thing happened again, except this time I was able to go back to a previous point and restore what I had on my hard drive (although thanks to this now I can't download creative cloud, idk why). Considering I only had three things on my computer, two of which I'd had on my previous one for over a year, I'm 99% sure that either the launchpad or ableton was what killed my computer both times. Needless to mention I haven't used the launchpad since (and don't have ableton installed) for over a month and nothing has happened to my computer. ## Features - MK2 version of Novation's compact USB grid controller designed for Ableton Live; 64 multi-colored backlit pads - Software for Mac and PC, including Ableton Live Lite - Integrates with your iPad via a Camera Connection Kit or Lightning -to-USB camera adapter (sold separately) - Compact, lightweight and USB bus-powered - Launchpad Arcade is an interactive demo that you can use with or without your Launchpad Mini for immediate playability, right out of the box. NOTE: Refer the User Manual before use. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00W5F3GJ0 | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,308 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #200 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers | | Brand Name | Novation | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Mac, PC, iPad | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | MIDI | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,715) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00815301000440 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | USB-based x86 or ARM | | Human Interface Input | Buttons | | Included Components | User Manual | | Instrument | digital audio workstation controller | | Instrument Key | Any | | Item Weight | 1.7 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Novation | | Material Type | Plastic, Rubber | | Mixer Channel Quantity | 8 | | Model Number | AMS-LAUNCHPAD-MINI-MK2 | | Noise Control | None | | Number of Keys | 64 | | Platform | Mac, iOS | | Product Style | Launchpad Mini MK2 | | Size | Small | | Supported Software | Ableton Live | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | UPC | 815301000440 657379026072 600599645882 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 years. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Novation - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Number of Keys:** 64 - **Size:** Small - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![MK2 Launchpad Mini Compact USB Grid Controller for Ableton Live - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DldOTP8ML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What's up with the sassy baby toy video?** A: Hi Jarrett, that's a great question. It has nothing to do with the Launchpad Pro. - Pixel Pro Audio **Q: Does this item come with needed cables and software?** A: Yes it does. It comes with a USB cable, Ableton Live Lite, and tons of samples and loops.If this was helpful, please consider purchasing from us on Amazon. We can help with support after the sale as well. We have it in stock and ready to ship. - Pixel Pro Audio **Q: does it come with ableton?** A: Hi Robert, yes it comes with the latest version of Ableton Live Lite when you purchase from us new or B Stock. As well as tons of sounds, samples, and more.If this was helpful, please consider purchasing from us on Amazon. We can help with support after the sale as well. We have it in stock and ready to ship. - Pixel Pro Audio **Q: does this come with abelton live?** A: Hi Jason,Yes it comes with the current version Ableton Live Lite. If this was helpful, please consider buying from us on Amazon. - Pixel Pro Audio ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Buy! *by M***M on March 27, 2017* Table of Contents: -Included -Important Notes -Pros and Cons -Ramble -Conclusion -Extra Notes -Extra Extra Notes -Upcoming Included: Launchpad Mini, USB connector, Ableton Live 9 Lite code, and Manual IMPORTANT NOTES: It's Ableton Live 9 LITE, and the upgraded version will run you a pretty penny (I believe over $300, I'll check this). You can do a lot with lite, but just know that it's not the fully unlocked version. Also, check Ableton live 9's minimum computer requirements just to make sure your computer can actually run it. If you don't know how to check, download the program and use the 30 day trail to see how it runs on your computer. Pros: Super fun, Good intro. to launchpads, Affordable, and Ableton Live 9 Lite code for free. Cons:Learning curve, Basically limited to 4 colors, hard to adjust sensitivity (if possible at all). Ramble: If you put in the time and effort, you will love this product. I've had it for 3 days and after looking up multiple guides, finding templates, and messing around with the program, I have a good grasp on what you do to have fun using this product. Also, you need to either read the manual or watch YouTube videos on what the numbers and letters do. Not knowing what these do WILL mess with outcome of your project. If you're looking for more colors for your projects (RGB spectrum), buy the $150.00 model of this product. However, I would start with this model if you are just starting, just to make sure you actually want to delve into the world of launchpads. I had no problems with the website or product which I've heard other individuals have had, so just know that it could happen to you and that you should try to be patient with Novation when filing a report. Conclusion: This is a great product. Buy it if you're interested in this field of music and enjoy it for what it is. If you know for sure you want to invest your time and money into launchpads, buy the $150.00 one so that you can make unbelievably cool light shows while playing music (also the interface is easier to understand with this model). Extra Notes: Watch YouTube videos 100% (especially over the setup), find an easy to understand template (I don't remember what template I used but i'll link it soon), and don't give up on learning it (It's difficult, but worth it). Extra Extra Notes: Sorry for being repetitive. Upcoming: I'll post a short video on what I can currently do/what it can do, I'll link a good template and a few important guides, and i'll post a picture of it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Big Issue (for me) *by S***Z on March 9, 2016* This is a good product so I don't want to leave it a negative rating, but I have some things to say that may be negative to some people. First off I only have one bad thing to say about launchpad itself. The buttons sometimes register zero or two hits, and although this doesn't happen that often, it can be a real pain if you're recording something when it does. The other thing I wanted to mention, is that the launchpad or the software (ableton) broke my computer. While I'm not sure if it was actually one of those two what caused this, I can't think of what else could have caused it. The first time (yes I say first cuz it happened twice) this happened was within a week or two simce I started using the launch pad, it completely broke my hard drive (and at that point I didn't suspect the launchpad to have caused it) so I got a new one and only had three things installed, steam, Adobe creative cloud, and ableton. Not even a week had gone by and the sane thing happened again, except this time I was able to go back to a previous point and restore what I had on my hard drive (although thanks to this now I can't download creative cloud, idk why). Considering I only had three things on my computer, two of which I'd had on my previous one for over a year, I'm 99% sure that either the launchpad or ableton was what killed my computer both times. Needless to mention I haven't used the launchpad since (and don't have ableton installed) for over a month and nothing has happened to my computer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well as MIDI controller for Algoriddim djay Pro AI running on iPad, seems solid for live abuse *by C***P on November 13, 2021* NOTE: I have not tried this with Ableton. I attached it instead to djay Pro Ai running on an iPad with a Pioneer DJ controller and a powered USB 4-port hub between the devices (so that Launchpad can get power as the iPad can't optimally provide that, see lights below for more). It works perfectly to trigger events in djay and receives MIDI messages back to the Launchpad from djay. This allows me to set up LED colors on the Launchpad to indicate loops that aren't playing and then change color to indicate loops that are when I trigger them (then switching colors back when I tab buttons to stop the loops). The button action is somewhat solid. The problem with these pad controllers is always the balance between too hard (but is less likely to stick or record two taps when you meant one) or too soft (which can be more comfortable to the touch but is too sensitive and accidentally registers double hits). This tends toward the softer side but is not terrible. Since the buttons are small (each button is less than an inch square), it's easy to miss and hit adjacent buttons. However, the small size of the entire unit is nice when you want to keep your rig tiny. It's also super light weight yet seems solid enough for live performance. Lights are plenty bright when powered by the hub or a laptop so dark or bright gigs are doable. Note that this has a special low powered/dimmer LEDs mode where it can be powered by just an iPad. I tried it once and it seems to work well. There's also a fairly robust iOS app dedicated to this controller that was fun to try out but too expensive to subscribe to for what it does. There's no lite version so you gotta pay monthly for the privilege. ## Frequently Bought Together - Novation MK2 Launchpad Mini Compact USB Grid Controller for Ableton Live - SABRENT 4 Port USB 2.0 Data Hub with Individual LED lit Power Switches [Charging NOT Supported] for Mac & PC (HB-UMLS) - Hermitshell Travel Case for Novation Launchpad Controller (Case for Launchpad Mini MK3 / MK2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/15844227-mk2-launchpad-mini-compact-usb-grid-controller-for-ableton-live](https://www.desertcart.in/products/15844227-mk2-launchpad-mini-compact-usb-grid-controller-for-ableton-live) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*