Novation Launch Control 3

The Novation Launch Control 3 is a compact and ultra-versatile MIDI controller designed to precisely and seamlessly control your DAW, plug-ins, and hardware. With 16 endless rotary encoders, 8 assignable buttons, and an ultra-sharp OLED display, you maintain complete control over your essential parameters, whether in the studio or on stage.

Designed to integrate seamlessly into any setup—computer, hybrid, or all-hardware—the Launch Control 3 features a USB-C port and 5-pin DIN MIDI connections (In, Out, and Out 2/Thru) for controlling synthesizers, drum machines, and effects processors, with or without a computer.

Its deep integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and other DAWs ensures immediate usability. For other environments, it supports the Mackie HUI protocol. Thanks to configurable Custom modes in Novation Components, you can create custom mappings and save up to 7 personalized configurations.

Robust, portable, and powerful, the Launch Control 3 is the ideal tool for centralizing control of your entire music setup.

Key Features

16 endless rotary encoders with RGB indicators and adjustable acceleration curves

OLED screen displaying real-time parameter adjustments

8 assignable buttons (mute, solo, arm, custom switches, etc.)

MIDI DIN In + Out + Out 2/Thru for controlling your hardware

Advanced integration with leading DAWs + Mackie HUI compatibility

Up to 7 configurable Custom modes via Novation Components

Compact form factor and robust chassis

Professional software suite included

Included Software

Ableton Live 12 Lite
A complete DAW for recording and playing up to 8 MIDI or audio tracks with built-in instruments and effects.

Cubase LE 14
Up to 16 audio tracks, 24 MIDI tracks, and 8 virtual instruments.

Klevgrand Fosfat – Transient enhancement for punchy drums

Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor – Versatile saturation plug-in

Output Movement – ??Creative rhythmic and modular multi-effects

Quick installation via the Novation Easy Start online tool.