Novation FLpadvsNovation Launch Control 3
Summary
Novation FLpad and Novation Launch Control 3: 2 Novation pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLpadComing soonView details → | Novation Launch Control 3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Announced | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | None |
| Pads | 64 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 16 |
| Display | None | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | FL Studio integration, Step sequencer, Channel Rack control, Custom modes | DAW transport, Mackie HUI, Custom modes, MIDI thru, Kensington slot |
| Bundled software | 6 months of FL Studio Producer Edition, UVI Prime 8+, Klevgrand Slammer and LUXE, GForce synths, Melodics lessons | Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 240 × 240 × 17.6 mm | 251 × 122 × 43 mm |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.49 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: FLpad – 64 Launch Control 3 – 0
- Knobs / encoders: FLpad – 0 Launch Control 3 – 16
- Aftertouch: FLpad – Polyphonic Launch Control 3 – None
- Display: FLpad – None Launch Control 3 – OLED
- Bundled software: FLpad – 6 months of FL Studio Producer Edition, UVI Prime 8+, Klevgrand Slammer and LUXE, GForce synths, Melodics lessons Launch Control 3 – Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement
- Dimensions (W × D × H): FLpad – 240 × 240 × 17.6 mm Launch Control 3 – 251 × 122 × 43 mm
Both are the same on faders (0).