YOUTUBER: Novation

19. December 2025

LYRA

Novation Launchpad Pro: Humanizing Drum Beats with Digital Precision

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Novation Launchpad Pro: Humanizing Drum Beats with Digital Precision

Novation’s Launchpad Pro steps into the spotlight as a powerful MIDI controller aimed at transforming static, grid-locked drum patterns into vibrant, humanized grooves. In this official walkthrough, Novation’s own Dylan demonstrates five practical techniques for injecting life and nuance into your beats—no DAW menu-diving required. The video is a hands-on showcase of how swing, velocity, layering, and scene chaining can elevate your workflow, all within the Launchpad Pro’s sequencer. For producers seeking to move beyond robotic MIDI drums, this is a deep dive into the architecture and performance tools that make the Launchpad Pro a compelling centerpiece for electronic music

21. November 2025

LYRA

Novation Launchkey MK4: Building Tracks and Workflows from Scratch

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Novation Launchkey MK4: Building Tracks and Workflows from Scratch

Novation’s Launchkey MK4 steps into the spotlight as a MIDI controller designed for both production and performance, tightly integrated with Ableton Live Lite. In this official walkthrough, Rob demonstrates how the Launchkey’s creative features—Scale Mode, Chord Map, onboard Sequencer, and more—streamline the process of building a full track from the ground up. The video is a practical, hands-on journey through chord creation, bass and lead programming, drum sequencing, and live performance tricks, all using stock Ableton devices. For anyone curious about how digital workflow tools translate into real-world music making, this is a revealing look at Launchkey’s architecture and its

24. October 2025

LYRA

Novation Launchkey’s Arpeggiator: From Basslines to Glitch—A Workflow Deep Dive

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Novation Launchkey’s Arpeggiator: From Basslines to Glitch—A Workflow Deep Dive

Novation’s Launchkey series has always promised more than just basic MIDI control, and in this official walkthrough, the focus is squarely on its arpeggiator as a creative engine. Dylan from NovationTV demonstrates how the Launchkey’s built-in arp isn’t just for cascading synth lines—it’s a hands-on tool for generating rhythmic basses, melodic textures, and even inventive drum patterns. The video is a practical, artist-focused exploration of how arpeggiator settings, rhythm controls, and octave spreads can build a track from the ground up. For anyone curious about workflow-centric MIDI controllers and their integration with Ableton Live, this is a revealing look at

3. October 2025

LYRA

Novation Play: Seamless Soundcraft with Launchkey MK4

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Novation Play: Seamless Soundcraft with Launchkey MK4

Novation’s latest offering, Play, is a virtual instrument that aims to bridge the gap between tactile hardware and flexible software. Designed exclusively for the Launchkey MK4, Play operates as both a standalone app and a plugin, promising immediate inspiration and hands-on control. With a sound palette sampled from iconic synths and a workflow that tightly integrates with Launchkey’s encoders and pads, Novation Play is positioned as a creative catalyst for producers and performers alike. In this walkthrough, Novation demonstrates how Play’s architecture and hardware mapping can streamline music production, from beat creation to expressive sound design.

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12. September 2025

LYRA

Novation Launchkey: Sparking Creative Flow with Scale Mode and Chord Map

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Novation Launchkey: Sparking Creative Flow with Scale Mode and Chord Map

Novation returns with a hands-on demonstration of the Launchkey’s Scale Mode and Chord Map, two features designed to turn creative sparks into full-fledged musical ideas. In this official walkthrough, Dylan guides us through the process of generating chords, leads, and basslines that stay harmonically locked, all from the Launchkey’s streamlined interface. As is typical for Novation’s artist-focused approach, the video is less about menu-diving and more about immediate, tactile music-making—showing how these digital tools can help both beginners and seasoned producers break through creative blocks. If you’re curious about how Launchkey’s integrated modes can accelerate song creation and arrangement, this

5. September 2025

LYRA

Novation Summit: Cinematic Game Scoring Reimagined by Venus Theory & Jason Graves

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Novation Summit: Cinematic Game Scoring Reimagined by Venus Theory & Jason Graves

In this deep-dive from NovationTV, composers Venus Theory and Jason Graves unravel the art of cinematic game music, using the Novation Summit as their creative backbone. The video is a masterclass in building narrative and atmosphere, demonstrating how sound design and adaptive music cues can shape the player’s journey. With a focus on hybrid textures, dynamic orchestration, and the power of hands-on hardware, the duo showcases both the technical and emotional sides of interactive game scoring. Novation’s signature practical, artist-focused approach is on full display, offering a glimpse into the workflows that drive modern game audio.

22. August 2025

LYRA

Novation’s Launchkey Meets Klevgrand: Two Hours, One Track, Infinite Workflow Lessons

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Novation’s Launchkey Meets Klevgrand: Two Hours, One Track, Infinite Workflow Lessons

What happens when you lock two producers in a Berlin studio with only a Novation Launchkey Mini, Logic Pro, and the full suite of Klevgrand plugins? Novation’s latest video answers that question with a two-hour music production challenge that’s as much about workflow as it is about sound. The session, featuring Vini from Novation and Lucas from Klevgrand, dives deep into the realities of building a track from scratch under strict limitations. Expect hands-on demonstrations of drum programming, chord mapping, arpeggiator tricks, and creative use of effects—all with a focus on how digital tools and performance hardware can shape the

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8. August 2025

LYRA

Novation’s Circuit Synergy: Packs, Projects, and Seamless DAWless Workflows

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Novation’s Circuit Synergy: Packs, Projects, and Seamless DAWless Workflows

Novation’s latest video dives deep into the collaborative power of their Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm grooveboxes, showing how these two digital instruments can be integrated into a unified, flexible music-making system. With a focus on packs, projects, scenes, and patterns, Novation demonstrates not just the technical possibilities, but the real-world workflows that let you move from idea to performance with minimal friction. The video is a practical, artist-focused guide—true to Novation’s ethos—offering a clear look at how their grooveboxes can be organized, synced, and manipulated for live jams, DAWless setups, and structured song creation. For anyone interested in the

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1. August 2025

LYRA

Novation Circuit Tracks: Pattern Mutation and the Art of Evolving Grooves

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Novation Circuit Tracks: Pattern Mutation and the Art of Evolving Grooves

Novation’s Circuit Tracks is more than just a groovebox—it’s a compact laboratory for musical evolution. In this official NovationTV walkthrough, Dylan demonstrates how a simple melodic phrase can blossom into a dynamic track by leveraging the Pattern Mutation feature. The video is a hands-on exploration of how to break free from repetition, using Circuit Tracks’ sequencing, pattern chaining, and real-time mutation tools. For producers and performers seeking fresh workflows, this session offers a clear look at how digital architecture and tactile control combine to inspire spontaneous, ever-changing music.

4. July 2025

LYRA

Novation Circuit Tracks: Deep Patch Design and Macro Mapping Unpacked

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Novation Circuit Tracks: Deep Patch Design and Macro Mapping Unpacked

Novation’s Circuit Tracks is more than just a groovebox—it’s a digital playground for synth architects and beatmakers alike. In this official NovationTV walkthrough, Dylan dives into the synth engine’s architecture, revealing how Components software unlocks detailed patch creation, macro mapping, and modulation possibilities. The video doesn’t just skim presets; it demonstrates hands-on sound design, parameter mapping, and real-world workflow integration. For those curious about how Circuit Tracks bridges hardware immediacy with digital depth, this is a revealing look at its creative potential and the practicalities of sculpting your own sonic identity.