Compact Control Surface for Studio & Stage

Get hands-on control over your DAW, plugins, and hardware with 16 endless rotary encoders; eight assignable buttons; and a crisp, clear OLED display for all the essential info. With USB-C, 5-pin MIDI I/O, and Custom Modes via Novation Components, Launch Control 3 is the ideal companion for any studio setup.

Powerful integration with all major DAWs
Launch Control 3 features deep integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Bitwig, and more, plus Mackie HUI support for everything else.

Connect all your hardware
5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru connections with comprehensive filtering and routing options make it easy to connect and control hardware — with or without a computer.

Create custom mappings
Assign MIDI parameters to encoders and buttons, store up to seven Custom Modes, and manage them with Novation Components.

Crisp OLED displayG
et detailed information on each parameter you adjust — all in real time and positioned exactly where you need it.  

16 endless encoders
Pan tracks, adjust sends, or customise your own controls. The 16 endless rotary encoders each feature adjustable acceleration curves and RGB status indicators. 

Eight assignable buttons
Switch focus between tracks in your DAW and solo, arm, and mute them from Launch Control 3’s eight buttons, or map them to custom switches and parameters.  

Additional software
Record, produce, and perform with Ableton Live 12 Lite and Cubase LE 14, plus a trio of effects from Klevgrand, Baby Audio, and Output.

Hands-on control for studio and stage
Add tactile control to any software, hardware, or hybrid workflow. The compact, portable Launch Control 3 works seamlessly with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and more — with Mackie HUI support for everything else. It’s easy to map custom controls to all your plugins and MIDI-enabled hardware too.

Control any setup
Go deep with a single device or get high-level control over your entire setup; Launch Control 3’s tight, intuitive DAW integration and flexible Custom Modes make it a compact-yet-powerful addition to any setup.

Think outside the box
Launch Control 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 with Custom Modes.

Streamline your workflow
Use Novation Components to create and customise MIDI mappings and store a total of seven user-defined Custom Modes. Launch Control 3 is the ideal companion for your MIDI-enabled hardware, providing extra hands-on control for synths and effects units — even unlocking hidden, menu-based features.

Premium, hardware feel
Redesigned from the ground up, the latest Launch Control 3 now features 16 smooth endless rotary encoders and eight customisable buttons in a compact, robust chassis. The crisp OLED display shows you real-time information, right where you need it.

Includes everything you need to create
Launch Control 3 comes with 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 Cubase LE 14, a compact DAW packed with essential tools for recording, editing, and mixing, plus a selection of additional plugins from Klevgrand, Baby Audio, and Output.

Easy set-up
Novation’s Easy Start web tool gets Launch Control 3 up and running with zero effort. It helps you locate the right drivers, complete the installation process, and download the included software.

Specs

• Encoders: 16
• RGB LEDs: 16
• Page Buttons: 2
• Track Buttons: 2
• Shift Buttons: 1
• Mode Buttons: 1
• Function Buttons: 1
• Assignable Buttons: 8
• Display: OLED
• 5 pin MIDI Input: 1
• 5 pin MIDI Output: 1
• 5 pin MIDI Out2/Thru: 1
• Connectivity: USB Type-C  
• Bus Powered: Yes
• Kensington Security Slot

Software Compatibility

• Launch Control 3 is class compliant and will work with any recent Mac, Windows PC, or iOS device.
  

Power Requirements 

• USB bus powered 
• Power supply not included