Novation FLpadvsNovation Launch Control XL 3
Summary
Novation FLpad and Novation Launch Control XL 3: 2 Novation pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLpadComing soonView details → | Novation Launch Control XL 3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Announced | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | None |
| Pads | 64 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 8 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 24 |
| 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 |
| Bundled software | 6 months of FL Studio Producer Edition, UVI Prime 8+, Klevgrand Slammer and LUXE, GForce synths, Melodics lessons | Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 240 × 240 × 17.6 mm | 250 × 239 × 43 mm |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.93 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: FLpad – 64 Launch Control XL 3 – 0
- Faders: FLpad – 0 Launch Control XL 3 – 8
- Knobs / encoders: FLpad – 0 Launch Control XL 3 – 24
- Aftertouch: FLpad – Polyphonic Launch Control XL 3 – None
- Released: FLpad – 2026 Launch Control XL 3 – 2025
- Display: FLpad – None Launch Control XL 3 – OLED