Detail 01
64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch
The 8×8 grid provides expressive pad input and visual clip feedback.
Product detailSKU #1500000299328
NovationLaunchpad X MIDI Pad Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Launchpad X puts clip launching, melodies, drum triggering, and mixer control onto a 64-pad RGB grid. Velocity sensitivity and polyphonic aftertouch give the pads expressive input, while their lighting communicates clip status. Note Mode provides chromatic and scale layouts, Drum Mode uses a 4×4 layout, and Mixer Mode handles volume, pan, and sends. USB-C bus power and a compact 9.45-inch square format make it suited to a studio desk or portable performance setup across supported DAWs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Launching clips and rearranging scenes while following clip status through the RGB pad lighting.
- Writing drum patterns or melodic parts from the grid's Drum and Note Mode layouts.
- Creating a compact USB-C-powered controller setup for Ableton Live or other DAW workflows.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups that require operating-system support beyond macOS, Windows, or class-compliant iOS.
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
Mixer Mode
Places volume, pan, and send control on the grid.
Detail 03
8 Custom Modes
Novation Components can store up to eight user control layouts and MIDI assignments.
Detail 04
USB-C bus power
The controller receives power through its USB-C connection.
Detail 05
9.45 × 9.45 × 0.79 in.
Its footprint is a compact square format.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a USB connection; a 4.9-foot USB-C-to-USB-A cable is included.
- 02Use Novation Components when you need Custom Modes, MIDI CC assignments, note layouts, or program changes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What software is included?
It includes Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, and a selection of instruments and effects.
02Can it be used with iOS?
Yes, it supports class-compliant iOS, as well as macOS and Windows.
03Can the pads control a mix?
Yes. Mixer Mode controls volume, pan, and sends.
04How many Custom Modes are available?
Eight user Custom Modes are available.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- USB-C
- Power Supply
- USB bus powered
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions
- 9.45 inch x 9.45 inch x 0.79 inch
14 detailsOther
- Pad Layout
- 8x8 grid
- Mode Buttons
- 4
- USB Cable
- USB-C to USB-A (4.9')
- Track Navigation
- Up, Down, Left, Right buttons
- Custom Modes
- 8 user modes
- Pad Type
- Velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch
- Product Type
- MIDI pad controller
- Drum Mode
- 4x4 pad layout
- Pads
- 64
- Note Mode
- Chromatic, scale, drum layouts
- Mixer Mode
- Volume, pan, sends control
- Model
- Launchpad X
- Scene Launch and Mixer Buttons
- 8
- Os Compatibility
- macOS, Windows, iOS (class compliant)
