Novation Launch Control 3vsNovation Launchpad X
Summary
Novation Launch Control 3 and Novation Launchpad X: 2 Novation pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation Launch Control 3 | Novation Launchpad XCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2019 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | Scale mode, Chord mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement | Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 251 × 122 × 43 mm | 241 × 241 × 17.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.9 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: Launch Control 3 – 0 Launchpad X – 64
- Knobs / encoders: Launch Control 3 – 16 Launchpad X – 0
- Aftertouch: Launch Control 3 – None Launchpad X – Polyphonic
- Released: Launch Control 3 – 2026 Launchpad X – 2019
- Display: Launch Control 3 – OLED Launchpad X – None
- Bundled software: Launch Control 3 – Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement Launchpad X – Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
Both are the same on faders (0).