Product details

The Novation Launch Control 3 is a compact MIDI control surface designed to provide hands-on control of digital audio workstations (DAWs), software instruments, effects, and external MIDI hardware. Featuring 16 endless rotary encoders with RGB LED indicators, eight assignable buttons, and a monochrome OLED display, it enables producers and performers to adjust parameters, manage mixer channels, shape sounds, and customise their production workflow. Its flexible DAW integration and extensive MIDI connectivity make it suitable for studio production, live performance, and hybrid hardware-software setups.

Key Features

16 Endless Rotary Encoders: Control mixer levels, panning, effect parameters, software instruments, and external hardware.
RGB LED Indicators: Dedicated multicolour LED rings provide visual feedback for encoder values and assignments.
Eight Assignable Buttons: Customisable controls for track selection, solo, mute, record arming, MIDI notes, control changes, and other functions.
OLED Display: 128 × 64 monochrome display provides parameter values, control names, and visual feedback.
DAW Integration: Custom integration with Ableton Live 12 or later, Logic Pro 11 or later, Cubase 12 or later, FL Studio, and Bitwig Studio; HUI support for compatible third-party DAWs.
Custom Modes: Store up to seven user-defined control layouts using Novation Components for personalised software and hardware workflows.
MIDI Hardware Connectivity: Dedicated 5-pin MIDI In, MIDI Out, and MIDI Out 2/Thru ports for controlling synthesizers, drum machines, and effects processors.
Track and Page Navigation: Dedicated buttons for navigating DAW tracks and switching between encoder pages.
Flexible Control Modes: Switch between DAW Mixer, DAW Control, and custom mappings to suit different production tasks.
USB-C Connectivity: Transfers MIDI data and supplies power when connected to a computer or compatible USB MIDI host.
Standalone Hardware Control: Supports MIDI-based control of external equipment without requiring a computer, when used with an appropriate USB power source.
Power Supply: USB bus-powered; external power supply not included.
Security: Kensington security slot for compatible security locks.
Dimensions: 251 × 122 × 43 mm (W × D × H).
Weight: 0.49 kg.
Included Accessories: 1.5 m USB-C-to-A cable.
Included Software: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, and selected instruments and effects from Klevgrand, Baby Audio, and Output, subject to the manufacturer’s current software offers and terms.