[LAU] Launchpad S and Linux

Hi all, I'm thinking of getting the Launchpad S and I was wondering if anybody had any go at them with our favourite operating system: - the Novation website says the S version of the Launchpad doesn't need a driver ans is therfore compatible with Linux. Is it simply seen as a MIDI device? - Would Hydrogen or SooperLooper be compatible with it? I know it might be a stupid question if it is a midi device, I'm just curious how it would interact with the tools we have. - It might be a misconception on my part, but from the videos available online it looks like software can control the device to change colors of the pads... I would be curious to know if say SooperLooper can control the Launchpad a light up the corresponding pad if the loop is muted or not Thanks for any information you guys and girls might have, I'd really love to be able to use it! Aurélien