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Novation Launch Control 3

NewReleased 2026

The Launch Control XL 3 without the faders: 16 endless RGB encoders, eight buttons and an OLED in a box half the size, with full 5-pin MIDI so it drives hardware synths as happily as plug-ins. Scripts for Live, Logic, FL Studio, Cubase and Bitwig, and Mackie HUI for the rest.

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Novation
Status
Current
Released
2026

Pads & controls

Aftertouch
None
Pads
0
Faders
0
Knobs / encoders
16
Display
OLED
Pitch / mod
None

Connectivity

USB
USB-C
MIDI ports
DIN in, DIN out
CV / Gate out
No
Bluetooth MIDI
No
USB bus powered
Yes

Features & software

Features
DAW transport, Mackie HUI, Custom modes, MIDI thru, Kensington slot
Bundled software
Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement

Size & weight

Colours
Black
Dimensions (W × D × H)
251 × 122 × 43 mm
Weight
0.49 kg

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