Novation Launch Control 3vsNovation Launchpad Pro mk3
Summary
Novation Launch Control 3 and Novation Launchpad Pro mk3: 2 Novation pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation Launch Control 3 | Novation Launchpad Pro mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | Polyphonic |
| Pads | 0 | 64 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 16 | 0 |
| Display | OLED | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | TRS out, TRS in |
| 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 | Sequencer, Scale mode, Chord mode, DAW transport, Standalone mode |
| 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 | 268 × 268 × 18 mm |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 1.2 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: Launch Control 3 – 0 Launchpad Pro mk3 – 64
- Knobs / encoders: Launch Control 3 – 16 Launchpad Pro mk3 – 0
- Aftertouch: Launch Control 3 – None Launchpad Pro mk3 – Polyphonic
- Released: Launch Control 3 – 2026 Launchpad Pro mk3 – 2020
- Display: Launch Control 3 – OLED Launchpad Pro mk3 – None
- Bundled software: Launch Control 3 – Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement Launchpad Pro mk3 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette
Both are the same on faders (0).