Novation Launch Control 3

Essential Information About the Novation Launch Control 3 MIDI Controller

• Immediate and Clear Control: 16 endless rotary encoders + 8 assignable buttons, with an ultra-clear OLED screen to visualize parameters in real time.


• Advanced DAW Integration: advanced support for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and others, with Mackie HUI compatibility to extend control across many environments.


• Connectivity Designed for Hybrid Studios: USB Type-C + 5-pin MIDI DIN (1 input, 2 outputs including 2/Thru) with filtering and routing options to control hardware with or without a computer.


• Custom Mappings: assign your MIDI parameters, save up to 7 Custom modes, and manage them easily via Novation Components.

Launch Control 3: A New Generation of Compact Control from Novation

Designed to integrate naturally into a modern setup, the Novation Launch Control 3 carries forward the "compact and efficient" DNA of the range while pushing further the parameter feedback and customization. With its OLED screen, endless encoders, and savable Custom modes, it establishes itself as a productivity-oriented controller: less time in menus, more time recording, automating, and performing. Its approach is clear: to offer a portable, robust, and flexible control surface capable of switching from mixing in a DAW to MIDI control of a hardware setup.

A MIDI Controller for Producers, Beatmakers, and Live Performers

The Launch Control 3 is aimed at those who want to regain tactile control over their music: adjusting pan, effect sends, plugin parameters, session navigation, or track functions (arming, mute, solo). In the studio, it speeds up workflows by making editing more intuitive and facilitating automation. On stage, its compact form factor and MIDI connectivity make it a reliable ally for performances where quick adjustments of levels, effects, and macros are needed without relying exclusively on the mouse.

Technical specifications

Tablet/smartphone compatible	No	Inputs	USB-C, Midi
VU-meter	No	Outputs	2 x Midi
Category	controller	Color	Black
Number of switches	8	Power supply	USB-C
Number of potentiometers	16	Display	OLED
Transport orders	Yes	Weight	0.49 kg
Compatibility	PC, Mac	Dimensions (mm)	251 x 122 x 43
Provided software	Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Output Movement

Encoders	16	MIDI 2/Thru output via 5-pin DIN connector	1
RGB LEDs	16	Connectivity	USB Type-C port
Page keys	2	Powered via USB port	yes
Track buttons	2	Power source	USB port
Shift key	1	AC power supply	not included
Mode keys	1	Native compatibility	Mac computer, PC running Windows
Function keys	1	iOS compatibility	recent iOS device
Assignable keys	8	Security slot	Kensington
MIDI input via 5-pin DIN connector	1	Included software	Ableton Live 12 Lite, Cubase LE 14, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement
MIDI output via 5-pin DIN connector	1