Detail 01
64 RGB pads / 8 × 8 grid
Pads provide real-time clip-status feedback across the main control surface.
Product detailSKU #1500000299403
NovationLaunchpad Mini MK3 MIDI Pad Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Launchpad Mini MK3 puts clip launching, beat programming, melodic input, and custom MIDI control into a 7.10-inch square controller. Its 64 RGB pads show clip activity directly on the grid, with Stop, Solo, and Mute controls along the bottom. Switch to four-octave Keys Mode or a 4 × 4 Drum Mode, then save up to three Custom Modes for MIDI notes, plug-ins, or keystrokes. USB bus power and macOS, Windows, and class-compliant iOS support keep the setup compact.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building and triggering arrangements with visual clip feedback during production or performance.
- Finger-drumming patterns and triggering samples from the dedicated 4 × 4 Drum Mode.
- Creating custom grids for MIDI notes, plug-ins, or keystroke commands.
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
Keys Mode: chromatic, four octaves
Turns the grid into a four-octave note layout.
Detail 03
3 user Custom Modes
Stores three personalized grids on the controller.
Detail 04
USB bus powered
Power comes through its USB connection.
Detail 05
7.10 × 7.10 × 0.56 inches
Keeps the controller in a compact square format.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied USB cable is USB-C to USB-A and measures 1.5 m.
- 02It supports macOS, Windows, and class-compliant iOS.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use it for drums and melodies?
Yes. Drum Mode provides a 4 × 4 pad layout, while Keys Mode offers a chromatic four-octave layout.
02How many custom layouts can it store?
It stores up to three user Custom Modes directly on the device.
03What DAWs are mentioned for use with it?
Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig are specifically mentioned, along with other MIDI-compatible DAWs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Transport Controls
- Stop, Solo, Mute
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- USB-C
- Power Supply
- USB bus powered
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions
- 7.10 inch × 7.10 inch × 0.56 inch
12 detailsOther
- Keys Mode
- Chromatic layout (4 octaves)
- Scene Launch Buttons
- 7
- Pad Layout
- 8 × 8 grid
- Mode Buttons
- 4
- USB Cable
- USB-C to USB-A (1.5 m)
- Track Navigation
- Up, Down, Left, Right buttons
- Custom Modes
- 3 user modes
- Product Type
- MIDI pad controller
- Drum Mode
- 4 × 4 pad layout
- Pads
- 64 RGB pads
- Model
- Launchpad Mini [MK3]
- Os Compatibility
- macOS, Windows, iOS (class compliant)
