a work around is to create a "Dummy" page w/ buttons that can "mask" the original message to transmit the second part of the MIDI message needed to "color" the button. The Launchpad S is now class-compliant, which means it will now work with other software and with the iPad.

It has much brighter LEDs, a significantly faster refresh rate, is now plug and play with other software such as FL Studio and even works with iPad.Now supports iPad - Launchpad S connects to iPad® with the Apple Camera Connection Kit - no drivers required! It works well with all the additional applications and presets that work on the older Launchpad as well. The contents of this article are subject to worldwide copyright protection and reproduction in whole or part, whether mechanical or electronic, is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the Publishers. Now supports iPad Launchpad S connects to iPad® with the Apple Camera Connection Kit - no drivers required!

The 64 tri-colour pads can launch loops and clips, trigger drums and samples, and also control effects, volumes, mutes, solos and more. The included custom designed cases keep Launchpad S and Launch Control both tidy and secure in your gig bag and are designed to be quick to pack and unpack.Launchpad S is fully USB bus powered – no need for power sockets or batteries – and it’s lightweight and easy to carry anywhere. Bus-powered, you can trigger samples, effects and what's more, Novation are working on upgrades that will allow you to import your own samples and share your creations, so get to grips with the basics now and unleash your stunning performances in the future!

Apart from the increased brightness, an improvement in the new model is the green LED colour: where the Launchpad 1's is a rather sickly pea-green, the Launchpad S shines out with an emerald intensity. There is also a whole range of effects that can be triggered using Launchpad’s buttons, including filters, stutters and drum roll-styled effects.The new Launchpad S, on the left in the photo, features LED’s that are not only brighter, but it can display more distinct colors. Novation has created a Launchpad app for iPad, which is a totally self-contained music making and performance experience.