Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 Grid Controller for Ableton Live

Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 Grid Controller for Ableton Live

The Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 Grid Controller for Ableton Live is the most compact and affordable entry point into the Launchpad family — a palm-sized 8×8 grid controller that delivers full Ableton Live clip launching, melodic playing, and drum programming capability in a device that weighs just 381g and measures 180 × 180mm. Despite its miniature footprint, the Launchpad Mini MK3 retains the 64 RGB LED-backlit velocity-sensitive pads of its larger Launchpad siblings, along with dedicated Session, Note, Drum, and three Custom modes — giving it a versatility that far exceeds what its compact size might suggest. Whether you are launching clips at a live show, programming beats in a hotel room, or sketching melodic ideas on the go, the Launchpad Mini MK3 is ready to travel wherever your music takes you.

Session Mode, Custom Modes, and Seamless Ableton Live Integration

For Ableton Live users, the Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 Grid Controller provides purpose-built Session Mode integration that maps the 8×8 grid directly to the Ableton Live clip view — allowing you to launch clips and scenes, control stop/solo/mute functions, and navigate the session without touching a mouse. Note Mode and Drum Mode automatically configure the pad layout for chromatic melodic playing and percussive programming respectively, making it straightforward to switch between instrument performance contexts mid-session. In addition, three Custom modes via Novation Components allow completely personalised MIDI mappings — sending CCs, notes, and program change messages, or configuring rows and columns as faders for controlling any MIDI-capable software or hardware.

Novation Components also serves as the online editor for saving, organising, and sharing custom layouts, with the Launchpad Mini MK3 operating as a class-compliant USB device on Mac, Windows, and iOS with no drivers required. The included software bundle delivers immediate production value: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, the AAS Session Bundle (three synths), XLN Audio Addictive Keys (one virtual keyboard of your choice), and two months of Splice for access to millions of professional samples, loops, and MIDI files. However, the real appeal of the Launchpad Mini MK3 is its accessibility — as a result of its low price, ultra-compact form factor, and genuine Ableton Live integration, it is the perfect first grid controller for beginners and an indispensable pocket-sized companion for experienced producers. Available at OneStopMusic South Africa, the Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 proves that great performance control does not require a large footprint.

Tech Specs:

• Pads: 64 RGB LED-backlit, velocity-sensitive

• Grid: 8×8

• Modes: Session, Note, Drum, Custom (×3)

• Ableton Live integration: Clip launch, scene launch, stop/solo/mute, navigation

• Custom mode editor: Novation Components (browser-based)

• Connectivity: USB-C

• Power: USB bus powered

• Class-compliant: Yes (Mac, Windows, iOS — no drivers required)

• Security: Kensington lock slot

• Dimensions: 180 × 180 × 14 mm (approx.)

• Weight: 381 g (without accessories)

• Included software: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, Splice (2 months)

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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