Novation DAW Controller, Launch Control XL 3

Get hands-on control for your entire workflow. The latest version of Launch Control XL gives you access to mixing and transport controls for all major DAWs, right out of the box. With the included Components product hub, you can easily add up to 15 user-defined templates or create custom mappings for plugins and external hardware.

Take control of any setup
Go deep with a single device, or take control over your entire production, mixdown, or performance. With extensive DAW integration built in and intuitive Custom Modes for everything else, Launch Control XL 3 is a creative controller that suits your needs.

Powerful integration with all major DAWs
Launch Control XL 3 features deep integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and more.

Think outside the box 
Launch Control XL 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 using the onboard custom templates.

Streamline your workflow 
Use Novation Components to create and customise MIDI mappings and store a total of 15 user-defined Custom Modes. Launch Control XL 3 is the ideal companion for your MIDI-enabled hardware, providing hands-on control for mixer setups and synth parameters and even unlocking hidden, menu-based features.

Premium, hardware feel 
Redesigned from the ground up, the latest Launch Control XL now features eight precise faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 customisable buttons, alongside dedicated transport controls. A crisp, new OLED display shows you vital, real-time information, right where you need it.

Includes everything you need to create
Launch Control XL 3 includes 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 access to a selection of additional plugins from Klevgrand, Baby Audio, and Output.

Easy set up 
Novation’s Easy Start web tool will get Launch Control XL 3 up and running with zero effort, helping you locate the drivers, take you through the installation process, and direct you towards the included software.

Launch Control XL 3’s latest firmware update (30th January 2026) adds more compatibility, more customisation, and more control. V1.1 brings plug-and-play support for more DAWs via Mackie HUI, more flexible MIDI routing, adjustable acceleration curves for encoders, fader pickup and preview, and faster selection for Custom Modes.

• Mackie HUI support: Launch Control XL 3 now supports additional DAWs – including Pro Tools, Reaper, and Studio One – right out the box.
• Expanded MIDI routing: With flexible USB-to-DIN MIDI passthrough, it’s now easy to configure hybrid setups with merged control data and channel filtering.   
• Encoder acceleration curves: Adjust how the encoders respond for more precise, expressive control.   
• Fader pickup: Smooth out transitions to prevent disruptive changes while mixing or performing.   
• Fader preview: Press Shift and move any fader to see the parameter value without altering it.   
• Faster Custom Mode selection: Just hold down the Mode button, select a Custom Mode, and release it to get back to your flow.