{"id":21545,"date":"2026-03-05T14:14:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/?p=21545"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:20:12","slug":"novation-launch-control-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/novation-launch-control-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Novation Launch Control 3 &#8211; A compact powerhouse for studio and stage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Novation comes back with a brand new edition of the Launch Control &#8211; a super compact, portable MIDI control surface for use in the studio and on stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to be the ultimate creative companion, the Launch Control bridges the gap between working with software and external hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re crafting and tweaking soft-synths, mixing a session down in your DAW, or sculpting sounds using analogue gear, the Launch Control will keep you in the flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The NEW Launch Control: What does it do?\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xOy4WXUMLRY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hands-on control:<\/strong> 16 smooth, endless rotary encoders (with LED value indicators), and 8 colour-coded assignable buttons so you can quickly solo, mute, arm tracks, or send MIDI notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OLED Display:<\/strong> Get instant visual feedback from the crisp new 128 x 64 monochrome OLED display, so you can now keep track of track names, custom values, and parameters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ultimate customisation: <\/strong> Create up to seven custom user-defined modes using Novation&#8217;s Components software. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extensive MIDI I\/O:<\/strong> 5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Out2\/Thru ports so you can route and merge MIDI directly to your hardware synths and effects without needing a computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eco-friendly build:<\/strong> Made from 85% recycled materials and comes in fully recyclable packaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bundled software:<\/strong> Comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, along with some premium plugins from Klevgrand, Baby Audio, and Output.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs &amp; System Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DAW Integration:<\/strong> Deep custom integration for Ableton Live (12 or later), Logic Pro (11 and later), Cubase (12 and later), FL Studio, and Bitwig. 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