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Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker

Play, Record & Remix like a DJ

35K ratings
824 reviews
🎵 Music
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2013
  • August 24, 2026

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Developer

Focusrite Audio Engineering
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About

Create and remix electronic music with a professional sound library and intuitive grid interface. Layer beats, melodies, and vocals, then apply DJ-style effects to craft unique tracks. Record and share your musical creations with the world.

✓Multi-color grid for playing sounds
✓Mix and remix soundpacks
✓DJ-style performance effects
✓Weekly soundpack releases
✓Record and share music
✓Import custom sounds (iPad)
✓Ableton Link integration
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Launchpad. Based on 35K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 27 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fun
  • 🚀Lots of beats you can use
  • 🚀Good for mental capacity
  • 🚀So good at making beats
  • 🚀Really good
  • 🚀Amazing not like all the other rip off ones
  • 🚀Super fun app
  • 🚀Very inspiring and fun
  • 🚀AWESOME
  • 🚀Amazing app!
  • 🚀Amazing. Just SO Amazing.
  • 🚀Cool
  • 🚀Amazing app!
  • 🚀Amazing
  • 🚀Such great fun.
  • 🚀Favorite Dj App
  • 🚀This is fun and has better options than garage band!
  • 🚀I love this app so much
  • 🚀Omg 😱
  • 🚀Very good
  • 🚀Awesome app
  • 🚀Genius
  • 🚀Wonderfull
  • 🚀BOOM!!!💥
  • 🚀Absolutely amazing
  • 🚀Freaking amazing
  • 🚀BEST APP EVA!

Negative things

  • 🐛Makes it look free but not
  • 🐛Not much you can do without paying
  • 🐛Crashes while working
  • 🐛Glitchy
  • 🐛Needs bluetooth MIDI desperately
  • 🐛Total Rubbish!
  • 🐛Bad update!! Please roll back
  • 🐛Needs reverb effect and ifx per clip
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What's New in Launchpad

12.9.7

August 24, 2026

This version introduces homepage filters, making it faster to find soundpacks by genre.

Subscription plans

Launchpad Premium (Monthly)

Access all features & hundreds of soundpacks

$7.991 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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Major problem Aug 2026

I love this program and have used it for years as part of my live performance.
I’m leaving a * review in the hope of getting support.
I came across a new issue today - this has previously worked fine.
When I load new prepared loops via Dropbox, I get to the screen where I enter tempo and key, on pressing Import, the app crashes.
This has worked previously.
I also tried loading from iOS files and this also crashes.
So I am stuck, unable to load new sounds, although my existing projects still work.
Please help.
Thanks.
Once resolved, I will update to 5*
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kenpeacekenpeace

Free

Not enough free options. Beginners often do not wanna pay and just wanna try the app first.
Slim Shady 11Slim Shady 11

A little bugged

I would click on the game and then I would be kicked out the game for some reason can you fix it?

~sincerely Korbyn and NICE GAME THO even if I get kicked out
THEKORBYN-YTTHEKORBYN-YT

Thanks!

No adds at all!
Youngboy4everYoungboy4ever
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

Audio import not working

Bug

Inability to delete unnecessary recordings

Bug

Inability to see name of soundpack a loop belongs to

Bug

Pad selections disappearing when hitting stop

Bug

Inability to import audio after updating

Bug

Inability to access audio import after signing out of account

Bug

App crashing when trying to import audio

Bug

App constantly closing when importing stuff

Bug

Inability to restore audio import after getting a new device

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

Ability to edit after a track is recorded, adjusting levels/adding effects

Feature

Pause button

Feature

Ability to duplicate a current song

Feature

Sequencer to use drum hits

Feature

Ability to change key of project

Feature

Display key when pressing tempo button

Feature

Ability to sync projects across devices

Feature

Ability to record and save instruments, drums, piano etc.

Feature

Ability to export separate stems

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Advanced analytics dashboard

Feature

FAQ

What is Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker?

Launchpad is an app designed for creating and remixing electronic music. It features a multi-color grid interface that allows users to trigger loops and sounds from a professional library. You can layer beats, basslines, melodies, and vocals, and apply DJ-style effects to enhance your creations.

What are the key features of Launchpad?

Key features include an intuitive grid for instant music creation, a vast library of professional soundpacks updated weekly, easy-to-use DJ-style performance effects like filters and delays, and the ability to record and share your remixes. Advanced users on iPad can import their own sounds and utilize extended FX.

How much does Launchpad cost?

The app itself is free to download and includes 8 free soundpacks with nearly 400 sounds. Additional soundpacks and advanced features, such as audio import and enhanced FX, are available as in-app purchases.

What devices is Launchpad compatible with?

The app is available for iPhone and iPad. Certain advanced features, like importing your own sounds, enhanced FX, and integration with Launchpad hardware, are specifically for iPad.

Who is Launchpad for?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in making electronic music, from beginners who want an easy entry point to experienced users looking for a mobile remixing tool. It's perfect for aspiring DJs and music producers who want to experiment with sound and create tracks on the go.