Novation Launchpad Pro MK3

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Novation Launchpad Pro MK3

Novation

Launchpad Pro MK3

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 482692
Brand: Novation
Model: Launchpad Pro MK3
Price: $310.20

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The Launchpad Pro MK3 is a fantastic, hands-on controller, especially if you're heavily invested in Ableton Live. Its build is solid, the pads are a joy to play, and the sequencer unlocks creative possibilities. This is perfect for producers and performers looking for a robust, integrated control surface.

Product Description

  • Novation Launchpad Pro MK3
  • Grid Controller
  • For Ableton Live as well as other music software and external hardware
  • 64 Touch- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
  • 4-Track sequencer with 32 steps
  • Chord mode
  • Dynamic note and scale modes
  • 8 User-defined modes with Components Editor
  • Transport control
  • Tap pace
  • Print To Clip and Capture MIDI mode
  • USB-C port
  • MIDI input
  • MIDI output
  • MIDI Thru / Out 2: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 268 x 18 x 268 mm
  • Weight: 1 kg
  • Includes software bundle
  • USB cable and MIDI adapter
  • Suitable optional case: Art.#492939# (not included)
PROS
  • • Excellent build quality with a sturdy, aluminum-topped design
  • • Intuitive integration with Ableton Live streamlines workflow significantly
  • • The 4-track sequencer offers powerful, hands-on composition capabilities
  • • Responsive, velocity-sensitive pads feel fantastic and inspire creativity
CONS
  • • Limited functionality outside of Ableton Live’s ecosystem
  • • The size, while practical, can be restrictive in smaller studio spaces
  • • The included software bundle, while decent, lacks depth for advanced users

Product Video

Key Features

Faders none
Knobs none
Pads 64 pressure-sensitive RGB
Motorized no
Connections USB-C, MIDI in, MIDI out, 2x 3.5mm mini jack
Weight 1 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it functions as a generic MIDI controller, its specialized features like Print to Clip and deep integration are primarily designed for Ableton Live.
Absolutely, via MIDI in/out/thru, but you’ll lose some of the Launchpad’s unique Ableton-centric functionality.
They're both – they respond to how hard you hit them (velocity) and how long you press down (pressure), allowing for expressive control.

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