Novation Launchpad Pro mk3vsNovation Launchpad X
Summary
Novation Launchpad Pro mk3 and Novation Launchpad X: 2 Novation pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation Launchpad Pro mk3CurrentView details → | Novation Launchpad XCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
| Pads | 64 | 64 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 0 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | TRS out, TRS in | — |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Sequencer, Scale mode, Chord mode, DAW transport, Standalone mode | Scale mode, Chord mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette | Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 268 × 268 × 18 mm | 241 × 241 × 17.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 0.9 kg |
Key differences
- Released: Launchpad Pro mk3 – 2020 Launchpad X – 2019
- Bundled software: Launchpad Pro mk3 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette Launchpad X – Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Launchpad Pro mk3 – 268 × 268 × 18 mm Launchpad X – 241 × 241 × 17.5 mm
- Weight: Launchpad Pro mk3 – 1.2 kg Launchpad X – 0.9 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (Polyphonic), pads (64), faders (0) and knobs / encoders (0).