Novation Launch Control 3vsNovation Launch Control XL 3
Summary
Novation Launch Control 3 and Novation Launch Control XL 3: 2 Novation pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation Launch Control 3 | Novation Launch Control XL 3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 0 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 8 |
| Knobs / encoders | 16 | 24 |
| Display | OLED | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport, Mackie HUI, Custom modes, MIDI thru, Kensington slot | DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement | Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 251 × 122 × 43 mm | 250 × 239 × 43 mm |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.93 kg |
Key differences
- Faders: Launch Control 3 – 0 Launch Control XL 3 – 8
- Knobs / encoders: Launch Control 3 – 16 Launch Control XL 3 – 24
- Released: Launch Control 3 – 2026 Launch Control XL 3 – 2025
- Bundled software: Launch Control 3 – Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement Launch Control XL 3 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Launch Control 3 – 251 × 122 × 43 mm Launch Control XL 3 – 250 × 239 × 43 mm
- Weight: Launch Control 3 – 0.49 kg Launch Control XL 3 – 0.93 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and pads (0).