I just picked up a Novation Launchkey MK4 61 and am having trouble creating a MIDI map. I am still within the return window. I saw that @paul said that there are issues with the current Linux kernels. I’m thinking that may be the deciding factor for whether I return it. Any advice regarding whether to keep or return it?
I’m thinking of replacing it with the Arturia KeyLab MK3 61. Does anyone have trouble with the midi map for that one? I don’t see one in the choices of midi maps within Ardour, so does that mean I will need to create a new one for the KeyLab 61?
Yes, my Linux kernel is Linux 6.11.0-21-generic
It is seeing my keyboard Bus 001 Device 003: ID 1235:0146 Focusrite-Novation Launchkey MK4 61
As for why I want to create a MIDI map, it is because I am stumbling through setting this up and have almost no idea what I am doing. Lol! So, I would be very happy to be able to use the builtin support that is available. I’m sure I’m missing something!
I’ve noticed that when I go to the Novation website, it says “no product detected”. So, I’m thinking that may be where I need to start.
Ok, thank you! I managed to get it to detect the controller by installing and using Chrome instead of Brave. So, some progress. I’ll let you know if I get stuck again. Thanks so much!
@paul Just to make sure I have this set up right, in Ardour, I go to Edit>Preferences>Control Surfaces. I toggle Generic MIDI, then double click to show Control Protocol Settings. Select the Launchkey as my MIDI device and the Novation Launchkey 49 for the MIDI Bindings. Correct?
No, not correct at all. That’s a totally different device. Generic MIDI is for devices that we have no custom support for. You should see Novation Launchkey 4 in the top level of control surfaces, that’s the one you want. If you don’t have that, you don’t have a new enough version of Ardour.
