Get hands-on with your entire workflow with eight 60mm faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 customisable buttons. The latest version of Launch Control XL offers comprehensive control for all major DAWs right out the box, along with intuitive custom mappings for your plugins and external gear.

Hands-on control — for anything you like 

Right out of the box, Launch Control XL 3 works seamlessly with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and more. Effortlessly map controls to all plugins and MIDI-enabled hardware.

Connect all your hardware

Launch Control XL 3 features 5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru connections, making it easy to connect and control hardware synths and MIDI-capable effects – with or without a computer.

Create your own custom mappings

Effortlessly map MIDI parameters to faders, encoders, and buttons with Novation’s intuitive Components software. Group parameters from multiple devices into a Custom Mode for seamless control of hardware, software, or both.

Crisp, new OLED display

Get detailed information on each parameter you adjust – in real time and right where you need it.

Eight faders for detailed adjustments

60mm of fader travel provides finer control, offering greater precision and a more tactile, responsive experience. Accurately adjust levels in your DAW or assign each fader to custom parameters for a more expressive way to shape your sound.

24 endless encoders

Pan tracks, adjust sends, or customise mappings using the 24 smooth-feeling endless rotary encoders. Each encoder features an RGB LED that brightens or dims to reflect its position, giving you instant visual feedback.

16 assignable buttons

Switch focus between tracks and solo, arm, mute, and select on the fly from two banks of eight buttons – or use them to toggle switches and parameters of your choice.

Dedicated transport controls

Play, stop, and record your performances without the need for a mouse and keyboard.

Additional software

Record, produce, and perform with Ableton Live 12 Lite included, alongside a suite of software from Klevgrand, Baby Audio, and Output.

Getting started

Set up Launch Control XL 3 instantly with tutorials and Novation’s Easy Start tool. Get hands-on control for your entire workflow. The latest version of Launch Control XL gives you access to mixing and transport controls for all major DAWs, right out of the box. With the included Components product hub, you can easily add up to 15 user-defined templates or create custom mappings for plugins and external hardware.

Take control of any setup

Go deep with a single device, or take control over your entire production, mixdown, or performance. With extensive DAW integration built in and intuitive Custom Modes for everything else, Launch Control XL 3 is a creative controller that suits your needs.

Powerful integration with all major DAWs

Launch Control XL 3 features deep integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and more.

Think outside the box

Launch Control XL 3 is designed to work with or without a computer connected: simply power via USB-C, then connect directly to your hardware instruments and effects via 5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru ports. For hybrid setups, combine your external gear, DAW controls, and essential plugin parameters using the onboard custom templates.

Streamline your workflow

Use Novation Components to create and customise MIDI mappings and store a total of 15 user-defined Custom Modes. Launch Control XL 3 is the ideal companion for your MIDI-enabled hardware, providing hands-on control for mixer setups and synth parameters and even unlocking hidden, menu-based features.

Premium, hardware feel

Redesigned from the ground up, the latest Launch Control XL now features eight precise faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 customisable buttons, alongside dedicated transport controls. A crisp, new OLED display shows you vital, real-time information, right where you need it.

Includes everything you need to create

Launch Control XL 3 includes a collection of studio-grade software to help you get started. Ableton Live 12 Lite gives you the ability to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, as well as a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools. You also get access to a selection of additional plugins from Klevgrand, Baby Audio, and Output.

Easy set up

Novation’s Easy Start web tool will get Launch Control XL 3 up and running with zero effort, helping you locate the drivers, take you through the installation process, and direct you towards the included software.

Key Features:

• Seamless, hands-on control for major DAWs including: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and more.  
• Features 5-pin MIDI I/O and USB, making it easy to connect and control DAWs, external hardware, software synths, and MIDI-capable effects.  
• Group parameters from multiple devices into a Custom Mode for seamless control of hardware, software, or both.  
• Store up to 15 user-defined Custom Modes.  
• 24 smooth endless rotary encoders with RGB LEDs provide instant visual feedback, changing brightness with their assigned value.  
• Solo, arm, mute, select tracks, or control parameters using the 16 buttons.  
• Eight 60mm faders for detailed adjustments and greater precision.  
• Play, stop, and record performances with the dedicated transport controls.  
• A crisp, new OLED display provides crystal-clear feedback.  

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