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Customizing the Novation Launch Control XL for Logic Pro X and NanoKONTROL2

Are you tired of using the default settings on your Novation Launch Control XL? Do you want to unlock its full potential in Logic Pro X and integrate it with your Korg NanoKONTROL2? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through a step-by-step process to customize your setup and take your music production workflow to the next level.

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The first thing you need to do is configure the Launch Control XL buttons to select and record arm each track 1-8. To do this, navigate to the value change box on the right and delete '7f' and replace it with Hi7 for each button. Make sure you're in user mode and not factory mode, as Logic defaults to factory mode.

Once you've done that, head over to Control Surfaces - Controller Assignments in Logic and press the first button on your Launch Control XL. You should see 'Rec Button 1 Record enable' highlighted. Save this template and send it to the Launch Control XL to overwrite a user template.

Next, set the bottom eight knobs as follows: all on midi channel 16 and change toggle to momentary. This will allow you to control various parameters in Logic with precision and ease.

Now, let's move on to setting up the buttons on your Launch Control XL using Novation Components. Assign button 1 to cc80, button 2 to cc81, button 3 to cc82, and so on until button 8, which will be assigned to cc87. Make sure to set the output and input ports to Launch Control XL.

If you're using a Korg NanoKONTROL2, you'll need to install the new script from here. In Logic, open Control Surfaces - Setup - New and follow the prompts to download and install the script.

The easiest solution I found for setting up the NanoKONTROL2 is to put it in Learn Mode and register the port and MIDI message by hitting Novation's first pad. Then, figure out what MIDI messages your NanoKONTROL2 is sending via its eight pads.

Assuming you've established your Novation Launch Control XL as a Control Surface, click-hold one of the items in Logic and set the MIDI input source to your NanoKONTROL2's port. You'll eventually find eight items marked 'Ch 1'. Select that, then navigate the right-most column to find 'Channel Strips' wherever it may be.

Finally, if you're looking for a way to select tracks using key commands in Logic Pro X, I'm afraid it's not possible without some creative workarounds. There are no key commands to select tracks by default, but here are two potential solutions that might help:

One option is to use the 'Next Track' and 'Previous Track' functions on your Launch Control XL to navigate through your track list. You can also assign these functions to specific buttons or knobs on your NanoKONTROL2 for added convenience.

Another option is to use the ' Channel Strips' feature in Logic Pro X to select tracks. To do this, click-hold one of the items in the 'Channel Strips' column and set the MIDI input source to your Novation Launch Control XL's port. You'll then be able to select specific tracks by clicking on them.

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to customizing your Novation Launch Control XL and Korg NanoKONTROL2 for optimal use in Logic Pro X. Happy music-making!

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