Novation Launch Control XL 3 MIDI Control Surface

Novation Launch Control XL 3 MIDI Control Surface

The Novation Launch Control XL 3 MIDI Control Surface is the definitive hands-on mixing and control surface for producers who want physical, tactile command over their DAW's mixer and parameters without leaving the computer environment. Built around eight 60mm faders, 24 endless rotary encoders arranged in three rows of eight, and 16 assignable RGB-backlit buttons, the Launch Control XL 3 puts a complete mixing surface at your fingertips — all in a compact 250 × 239mm chassis that sits neatly alongside any keyboard or Launchpad in a production setup. A new OLED display provides instant visual feedback on mode selection, parameter values, and track assignments, while each encoder's individual RGB LED ring confirms its current position at a glance.

5-Pin MIDI I/O, Mackie HUI Support, and Broad DAW Compatibility

What distinguishes the Novation Launch Control XL 3 from its predecessors is the addition of full 5-pin DIN MIDI connectivity alongside USB-C — a significant upgrade that makes the Launch Control XL 3 a capable hardware-integrated control surface for hybrid studio setups, not just a USB-tethered DAW mixer. The rear panel carries MIDI In, MIDI Out, and MIDI Out 2/Thru on standard 5-pin DIN connectors, enabling direct communication with synthesizers, drum machines, and outboard gear without a computer. DAW integration spans Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Cubase natively, and the version 1.1 firmware update adds Mackie HUI support, extending full compatibility to Pro Tools, Reaper, Studio One, and any other HUI-capable DAW. As a result, the Launch Control XL 3 serves virtually any professional production environment.

The 16 assignable buttons handle track selection, solo, mute, arm, and parameter toggling, while dedicated transport controls — Play, Stop, and Record — keep session management immediate and physical. The 60mm fader travel provides fine, precise control for level adjustment, and the three rows of eight endless encoders map intelligently to send levels, pan, EQ, and plugin parameters across all supported DAWs. The included software bundle adds immediate production value: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, and Output Movement. USB bus powered via USB-C with a Kensington lock slot for studio security. Available at OneStopMusic South Africa, the Novation Launch Control XL 3 is the ideal hardware mixer and control surface for South African producers who want physical command over their DAW.

Tech Specs:

• Faders: 8 × 60mm

• Encoders: 24 endless rotary (3 rows of 8), each with RGB LED ring

• Buttons: 16 assignable RGB-backlit + transport (Play, Stop, Record) + Track/Page, Shift, Mode

• Display: OLED

• MIDI I/O: 5-pin DIN In, Out, Out 2/Thru

• Connectivity: USB-C

• Power: USB bus powered

• Security: Kensington lock slot

• DAW integration: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase (native); Pro Tools, Reaper, Studio One (Mackie HUI, v1.1+)

• Dimensions: 249 × 239 × 43 mm (approx.)

• Weight: 920 g

• Included software: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, Output Movement

Novation

Founded in Oxford, England in 1992, Novation has spent more than three decades at the forefront of electronic music instrument design. The company built its reputation on accessible, performance-focused hardware — from the original Bass Station, one of the first truly affordable analogue synthesizers, to the BassStation II that brought those circuits into the modern era, through to the pioneering Launchpad, a grid controller that became synonymous with clip-based performance in Ableton Live. Today, Novation's catalogue spans analogue and digital synthesizers, keyboard controllers, and grid controllers, all united by a philosophy of making music creation immediate, expressive, and creatively inspiring. Under the Focusrite Group umbrella, Novation continues to innovate, combining thoughtful hardware design with deep DAW integration and an industry-leading software bundle that ensures every product delivers value from the moment it is unboxed. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the full Novation range.

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