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I have a Launchpad S and a Mini, and I use the Launchpad95 script with both. It takes some time to learn; I would recommend going through the documentation and getting used to each of the different modes at a time, instead of trying to do everything at once.

The way I've been working is like this: I use the drum sequencer mode to create a few drum clips that I like, mostly based on what I learned from the book Drum Programming: A Complete Guide to Program and Think Like a Drummer.

For other instruments I use the melodic step sequencer. I usually chose a scale depending on my mood, and then I use the random button to create a few patterns, until I find a few that I like. In addition, I also add some chords using the melodic step sequencer, creating some pads for the song.

Once I have enough clips for drums, bass, pads and leads I record an arrangement by using the Launchpad in session mode to launch clips. And when I have an arrangement that I'm happy with I'll record the automation of volume and filter parameters on top of it, using a Launch Control.

I gig with a little more gear than you, but I fit it all on a cheap X folding stand with a metal shelf I found in the dumpster across the top for a table. The shelf is a rectangle of sheet metal bent around the edges for rigidity. The stand is a little lower than it should be for good ergonomics but its worked for me, gigging about 3-4 times a month for the last 4+ years.

I recently bought a Griffin coffin stand like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Double-Studio-Keyboard-Laptop-Griffin/dp/B004THB8OW/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

and modified it so that the legs extend further so the table is higher. I haven't gigged with this stand yet because I threw it in the studio and started using it there. Its now too useful to leave folded up next to the door...

yes, If you dont have an interface with an instrument port than you can buy this device for pretty cheap if you shop around. I got mine for $20 and it works great, sometimes there is a little bit of a delay though.

Thanks for your feedback! I actually just ordered it (it's like like 60% off today on amazon!) Side question: Do you think using USB power could potentially cause latency? I have a Roland Edirol PCR controller (it was given as a gift) and it has caused me so many problems. It took me a while to even get it to work in Ableton and now that it does, I'm getting a bunch of latency. I've been using it USB, but there is the option of using AC power with a midi cable. I somehow either lost the wall wart, or it didn't come with one.. do you think it would be worth it to purchase a wall wart, or do you think it would make a difference? I could use a wall wart and run the midi through my audio interface, but I'm curious whether or not it's just a lost cause.

Have a look at the Que Neo
This looks like it's perfect for you. It's amazingly durable (You can spill a can of ber on it and drop it out of a 2 story window and it still works), cheap ($200), and functional (touch control, faders, after touch (I think), ect). I suggest that you get it here or here

Hope that this helps! If you need anything else PM me or post on this sub. We usually deliver.

Live 8 Power is supposed to be quite good too, although I haven't read it. But its author did a great year-long series of Live tips, so I presume he knows what's up.

Find sample packs with sounds you like and make your own racks.

Then, go learn music theory. If you don't know the basics (never played any instrument) it will be hard to do anything good.

I'm a drummer, so I have a hardtime with notes and chords, so I started reading a music theory book for computer musicians. It's not great and it can be hard if you don't know nothing, but it sure helps.

APC 40 is not for making beats. You can use it to trigger loops but not as a drum pad.

The first generation PUSH is only $70 more new on amazon than an apc40 and can be used to make beats as well do anything the APC can do.

https://www.amazon.com/Ableton-Push-Controller-Touch-Sensitive-Encoders/dp/B00AZ98TVS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1466804698&sr=8-6&keywords=apc40

These are only $50 and get great reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Akai-Pro-LPD8-Laptop-Controller/dp/B002M8EEW8/ref=pd_cp_MI_1

Sadly, sustain pedals are restricted to either full off (0) or full on (127) signals. There are no in between values. What you'll need is a MIDI keyboard with an expression pedal output, a MIDI box that accepts an expression pedal, a standalone expression pedal MIDI to USB, or you can go all out and buy MIDI foot controller. There's one by Behringer and one by Roland.

I've been using the Behringer one to use with Amplitube standalone and it works well enough. It has two expression pedals so you can use one for volume swells and the other one for wah. It's a bitch to set up on Windows but once it's going, it's great.

Ahh, I hear you. But still, the Intel celerons and (shudder) atoms in those computers are gonna be a nightmare for anything even a little complex. Maybe a used Windows tablet would serve you better if you don't mind using a touchscreen or carrying around a portable keyboard/touchpad or mouse. I've personally used this tablet in particular for running ableton, and it was plenty fast for what you're describing:

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-XE700T1A-A06US-Slate-Tablet-Professional/dp/B006F1VLZG

Yes, it is possible, not for $200. However, a refurb Surface Pro 3 i5 would be remotely close.

Yeah, or you can just buy stickers and put them on your existing keyboard for a whopping $7.

could i use this?

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UCA202-Audio-Interface/dp/B000KW2YEI/ref=pd_cp_MI_0

cheaper nano kontrol

edit- this seems to be a newer version of the audio interface? http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UCA222-U-Control-Ultra-Low-Interface/dp/B0023BYDHK/ref=pd_cp_MI_2

once again Wikipedia leaves out one critical assumption.

Nyquist, much like fourier series, relies on the function being "reasonably smooth"

In electronic music, the abundance of jump-discontinuities and impulses creates a lot of transient components in the signal (audio).

This is the book I've been using for almost 3 years: http://www.amazon.com/Signals-Systems-2nd-Alan-Oppenheim/dp/0138147574

If you can get a hold of a copy, read chapter 7.
From pg 520:
>The [Nyquist] sampling theorem, which is most easily explained in terms of impulse-train sampling, establishes the fact that a band-limited signal is uniquely represented by its samples. In practice, however, narrow, large-amplitude pulses, which approximate impulses are also relatively difficult to generate and transmit.

Since uncompressed files are created via impulse-train sampling and use zero-order hold, any transients between sample points are lost.

Open 1920x1080 image and then resample the image at half the original pixels/inch. Layer the image over the original and set the blend mode to difference or divide. In the following image, I used the divide blend mode and then inverted the image. Of course the image is actually better than pure down-sampling because it applies some interpolation and anti-aliasing when the image is re-sampled, but it still demonstrates my point. Even though the visible color spectrum is a band-limited signal, you can see some degradation of quality, but only when you use software to calculate the difference in the images.

:B

http://www.amazon.com/T-Rex-Replica-digital-tap-tempo-delay/dp/B001LECKZC/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1452020222&sr=1-6&keywords=t+rex


That's the pedal used for the rhythm, it's just a delay set to specific settings for the track. It sounds like scraped up the guitar string for the original sound, ran it through the delay, and a phaser. Then there's the 4/4 knocking underneath it You could get a similar effect by making a little beat with a strange percussion, running it through a delay with a very long feedback, and then phasing that.

This just caught my eye.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004V93OZE/

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