Detail 01
16 endless rotary encoders
Provides a dedicated set of continuously turning controls for parameter adjustment.
Product detailSKU #1500000478734
NovationLaunch Control 3 MIDI Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Put hands-on parameter control beside a computer or hardware setup with 16 endless encoders, eight assignable buttons, RGB status lights, and an OLED readout. Launch Control 3 can manage DAW and plug-in parameters, or send mapped MIDI commands to external instruments and processors. Seven storable Custom Modes give recurring setups a place to live, while USB-C and full-size MIDI connections support computer-based, hardware-only, and mixed routing workflows.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adjusting track levels, pan, sends, and plug-in parameters without relying on a mouse.
- Building repeatable MIDI mappings for synths, drum machines, effects processors, or modular gear.
- Using one controller across computer production and external MIDI hardware in a compact setup.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who require an included external power supply; power comes from the USB bus and no external supply is included.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
OLED display and 16 RGB LEDs
Shows parameter information and control status directly on the controller.
Detail 03
7 Custom Modes
Stores up to seven user-defined encoder and button mappings.
Detail 04
5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru
Supports MIDI routing to and from external hardware, including hardware-only operation.
Detail 05
USB-C; class compliant with macOS, Windows, and iOS
Connects by USB-C without separate driver setup for those operating systems.
Detail 06
Included software
Comes with Ableton Live 12 Lite, Cubase LE 14, Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor, and Output Movement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The included USB cable is USB-C to USB-A and measures 4.9 feet.
- 02External power is not included; the controller is USB bus powered.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Launch Control 3 control hardware without a computer?
Yes. Its 5-pin MIDI connections, routing, and filtering allow operation without a computer connected.
02How many custom mappings can it store?
It stores up to seven user-defined Custom Modes.
03Which operating systems is it class compliant with?
macOS, Windows, and iOS.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
6 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- USB Type-C
- MIDI Output
- 1 × 5-pin DIN
- External Power Supply
- Not included
- Bus Powered
- Yes
- Power Supply
- USB bus powered
- MIDI Input
- 1 × 5-pin DIN
18 detailsOther
- Software
- Ableton Live 12 Lite and Cubase LE 14
- Page Buttons
- 2
- Custom Modes
- 7 user-defined modes
- Security
- Kensington security slot
- Mode Button
- 1
- Track Buttons
- 2
- Operating System
- Class compliant with macOS, Windows and iOS
- Model
- Launch Control 3
- Assignable Buttons
- 8
- Display
- OLED
- Accessories
- 4.9' USB-C to USB-A cable
- Encoders
- 16 endless rotary encoders
- Rgb Leds
- 16
- Function Button
- 1
- Product Type
- USB MIDI controller
- MIDI Out2 and Thru
- 1 × 5-pin DIN
- Additional Plug Ins
- Klevgrand Fosfat, Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor and Output Movement
- Shift Button
- 1
