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Novation // Launchpad Pro - Overview

Novation // Launchpad Pro - Overview

Novation // Launchpad Pro - Sequencer: Fundamentals

Novation // Launchpad Pro - Sequencer: Fundamentals

Novation // Launchpad Pro - Sequencer: Getting Creative

Novation // Launchpad Pro - Sequencer: Getting Creative

Novation // Launchpad Pro - Ableton: Fundamentals

Novation // Launchpad Pro - Ableton: Fundamentals

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Description

Take full control of your music without ever reaching for a mouse. The Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 is a professional-grade grid controller designed to unify your DAW, plugins and hardware into one seamless, hands-on workflow. Featuring 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch, a built-in multi-track sequencer, deep DAW integration and full MIDI connectivity, it’s equally at home in the studio or on stage. While it has strong roots with Ableton Live, Launchpad Pro is built to work just as intuitively with Logic, Bitwig, Ardour and more—making it a flexible hub for nearly any DAW setup. Add standalone operation, Custom Modes and included production software, and Launchpad Pro becomes a complete performance and composition tool for modern producers.

Standalone Sequencer and Hardware Control

Beyond DAW control, Launchpad Pro doubles as a powerful standalone production hub. Its built-in four-track, 32-step sequencer allows real-time recording, pattern chaining and scene launching for both software and external gear. With MIDI In, Out and Out2/Thru connections, you can control synths, drum machines and effects directly—no computer required. Advanced features like probability, mutation and micro steps give you deep creative control over evolving patterns.

Expressive Performance With Polyphonic Aftertouch Pads

The 64-pad grid offers exceptional playability with velocity sensitivity and polyphonic aftertouch, turning the controller into a highly expressive instrument. Note mode provides chromatic and scale layouts across four octaves, while Chord mode simplifies complex harmonic structures. Drum mode recreates a classic 4×4 pad layout for intuitive beat-making, allowing you to perform melodies, rhythms and chords with a natural, responsive feel.

Custom Modes and Hands-On Workflow Control

With Novation Components, Launchpad Pro adapts to your exact workflow. Create up to eight Custom Modes featuring MIDI CC controls, faders, program changes and more, all arranged exactly how you need them. Dedicated buttons for transport, track control and mixing functions ensure immediate access to essential parameters, keeping your workflow fast, focused and performance-ready.

Deep DAW Integration Across Multiple Platforms

Launchpad Pro delivers tight integration with Ableton Live while also providing powerful control for a wide range of DAWs. Launch clips and scenes, access mixer, transport and device controls, and perform edits like quantise, duplicate and double directly from the hardware. Unlike older perceptions of Launchpad as an Ableton-only tool, this controller is designed to enhance workflows across multiple platforms, making it an adaptable solution for producers working in diverse environments.

Portable Design With Complete Creative Toolkit

Despite its advanced capabilities, Launchpad Pro remains portable and bus-powered, making it easy to take from studio to stage or on the road. It integrates with the Launchpad app on iOS for mobile music creation and comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE and a suite of instruments and effects to get you started right away. With its combination of portability, power and flexibility, Launchpad Pro is a true centerpiece for any modern production setup.

Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 MIDI Grid Controller
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 MIDI Grid Controller
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 MIDI Grid Controller

Features

  • Grid controller delivers hands-on workflow for producing and performing
  • 64 polyphonic-aftertouch pads respond to expressive playing dynamics
  • Four-track 32-step sequencer enables pattern chaining and scene triggering
  • Deep Ableton Live integration supports fast clip launching and mixing
  • Dedicated buttons streamline transport and essential DAW functions
  • Custom Modes let you build layouts for hardware and plugins
  • MIDI In Out and Thru connect directly to synths and drum machines
  • Chromatic Scale and Drum layouts give flexible control for melodies and beats
  • Chord mode makes complex voicings accessible with a single pad
  • Bus-powered design works with iPad and iPhone for mobile sessions
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

General
  • Product type: MIDI pad controller
  • Model: Launchpad Pro [MK3]
  • Pads: 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch
Controls
  • Track navigation: Up, Down, Left, Right buttons
  • Scene launch buttons: 8
  • Track select buttons: 8
  • Ableton track control buttons: 8
  • Mode buttons: 6
Sequencer
  • Tracks: 4
  • Steps per pattern: 32 steps
  • Polyphony: 8-note per track
Performance Modes
  • Note mode: Chromatic and scale layouts
  • Chord mode: Yes
  • Drum mode: 4×4 pad layout
  • Custom modes: 8 user modes
Connectivity
  • USB: USB-C
  • MIDI I/O: MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Out2/Thru (via adapters)
Power
  • Power supply: USB bus powered
  • Power adapter: Included
Compatibility
  • OS compatibility: macOS, Windows, iOS (class compliant)
Included Accessories
  • USB cable: USB-C to USB-A (1.5 m)
  • USB cable: USB-C to USB-C
  • Power adapter: USB Type-A
  • MIDI adapters: 3 × TRS minijack to DIN

Warranty

All Novation products are built to the highest standards and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. In the event of a manufacturing defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Novation will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty for any product purchased on or after January 1, 2018. is a period of 36 months from the date of original purchase. The warranty period for products purchased on or prior to December 31, 2017, is 24 months from the date of original purchase.

A manufacturing defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Novation. A manufacturing defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

While this warranty is provided by Novation, it is fulfilled by Novation’s distribution partner in the country in which you purchased the product. To contact Novation's local distribution partner regarding a warranty issue, go to their website. They will advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue. Note that many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any hardware fault at all. In the case of operational interruption, it’s worth checking other factors, such as cables, drivers, software settings, and the like, prior to returning your hardware. Contact Novation support.

In every case, you will need to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to Novation’s local distribution partner. In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase, you should request a copy of your receipt. If you purchase a Novation product outside your normal country of residence, Novation’s distribution partner in your normal country of residence will not be able to honor this limited warranty, although you may request an out-of-warranty chargeable repair.

This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase.

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