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Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 Grid Controller for Ableton Live

USB MIDI Controller for Ableton Live with 64 Velocity- and Pressure-sensitive Pads, Extensive Navigations and Function Controls, and Bundled Software
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Blur the Lines Between Production and Performance

Paired with Ableton Live DAW software, the Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 grid controller becomes your epicenter for music production. An array of 64 pressure-sensitive RGB pads gives you the power to launch clips and scenes, play melodies and chords, control mixer settings, and much more. Create full tracks using Launchpad Pro MK3's four-track, 32-step sequencer, complete with probability and mutation controls for constantly-evolving creativity. You even have instant access to Ableton Live's Capture MIDI function, ensuring you'll never lose a moment of creative inspiration. And even if this is your first introduction to Ableton Live and the Launchpad series, the Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite and an Easy Start Tool to help you start producing music quickly.

Chord and Scale Modes turn your Launchpad Pro into an instrument

Even the original Launchpad provided an instrument-like feel, allowing you to play notes and trigger drums, but the Launchpad Pro MK3 seriously ups the ante. That's because Novation equipped the Launchpad Pro with special Chord and Scale Modes. Chord Mode makes it easy to explore different chord voicings and harmonies, and trigger them right from the grid. Scale Modes automatically assign the pads to specific notes, making it impossible for you to play out of key. All told, Chord and Scale Modes not only let you play your Launchpad Pro MK3 like an instrument, they can inspire your creativity.

Quick, immediate access to your mixer controls

In addition to its remarkable playability, the Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 controller also gives you quick, immediate access to all of your mixer controls. This lets you change settings in the midst of a performance without losing your flow. There's no separate mixer mode to hamper your creativity — simply press and hold a button, make a change, release the button, and drop straight back to your performance. It really is that easy to tweak channel levels and panning, aux send levels, and so on.

Includes Ableton Live Lite and additional software

The Launchpad Pro MK3 is ready to use right out of the box. Fire up Ableton Live Lite and you'll be making music in no time. The included sounds and virtual instruments give you a creative jump start. In all, here's what you get with the Novation Launchpad Pro MK3:

  • Ableton Live Lite music-making software
  • AAS Session Bundle including three powerful synths
  • XLN Addictive Keys — access to one of four virtual keyboards when you register your Launchpad
  • Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette — rich reverb and tape deck emulation plug-ins
  • Softube Time and Tone bundle — four of Softube's acclaimed plug-ins covering reverb, delay, distortion, and mastering processing

Class Compliant for maximum compatibility

The Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 works with any Mac or Windows computer, and you can even use it with iOS devices with a Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (sold separately). Here's what you can expect in the box:

  • Launchpad Pro MK3 controller
  • USB-A to USB-C cable
  • USB-C to USB-C cable
  • USB-A power adapter
  • 3 x 1/8" TRS to DIN MIDI adapters

Firmware v1.2 update offers big creative potential

With Novation's v1.2 firmware update for the Launchpad Pro MK3 pad controller, you now have even greater creative performance potential. Responding to requests from artists of all types, this firmware update brings Unquantized Recording to free yourself from the restrictions of rigid grid-based sequencing. Your beats don't need to be confined to the grid, allowing you to record into micro steps for off-grid grooves. Another much-requested feature comes in the form of Legacy Mode which re-introduces the User layout of the original Launchpad Pro, allowing you to transfer your old Launchpad Pro projects into the Launchpad Pro MK3 environment.

Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 Grid Controller Features:

  • Grid controller and sequencer for Ableton Live music production software
  • 64 RGB pressure/velocity-sensitive pads for launching clips/scenes, adjusting software parameters, creating sequences, and much more
  • Generous software bundle includes Ableton Live Lite, additional virtual instruments and plug-ins, and more
  • Advanced integration with Live Loops in Logic Pro X (v10.6 and above)
  • 4-track, 32-step sequencer allows you to compose arrangements right from the controller
  • Chord and Scales mode makes it easy to find different chord voicings and play correctly in any musical key
  • MIDI I/O for integrating synthesizers, drum machines, and other MIDI-compatible hardware
  • Dedicated Capture MIDI button ensures you'll never lose a moment of inspiration
  • Custom modes allow you to customize the control layout to suit your specific workflow needs
  • USB-C bus powered for portable convenience
  • Easy Start Tool gets you up and running quickly
  • 3-year warranty

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Performance Pad MIDI Controller
  • Pads: 64 x RGB Backlit Pads, Velocity-sensitive
  • Velocity Sensitive: Yes
  • Aftertouch: Polyphonic Aftertouch, Channel Pressure
  • MIDI I/O: 1 x 1/8" TRS Type A (in), 2 x 1/8" TRS Type A (out), USB
  • USB: 1 x USB-C
  • Sequencer: 4-track, 32-step Sequencer
  • Features: Chord Mode, Dynamic Note/Scale Mode
  • Software: Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Softube Time and Tone Bundle
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later, iOS 9 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Power Supply: USB bus powered
  • Height: 0.71"
  • Width: 10.55"
  • Depth: 10.55"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AMS-LAUNCHPAD-Pro-MK3

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Fantastic product!

I love creating music with my Novation launchpad! It's such a different approach to creating music, and it inspires new and different creative ideas. I love creating tracks in Ableton with the launchpad that I can jam to right from the launchpad.

Plus, when I initially had issues with it disconnecting from my laptop, Novation was right on top of it, answering my questions promptly, telling me just how to change the power settings on my laptop, so now everything works great. Happy!
Music background: Synth player, vocalist, songwriter
Rated 5/5

Wait for Black Friday?

Just bought this a short time ago from Sweetwater…Oops…
Guess I need to be more Black Friday sale conscious…

I was looking for a way to program chords for my songs to compensate for arthritis and neuropathy damaged hands that make it impossible to play MIDI keyboard or piano any longer.
As always my questions were answered, and order well packaged and rapidly processed by SW!
Curtis
Music background: Novice songwriter
Rated 5/5

Fantastic MIDI controller for Ableton

This is optimized for the Ableton landscape, but also does a great job with hardware or hybrid setups. I can sequence Ableton Live instruments, 3rd party vst synths, plus I can control my hardware machines either through the direct MIDI out, or as external instruments via Ableton for a more hybrid approach.

Very direct and simple, but with a surprising amount of depth.
Music background: DJ / Producer
Rated 5/5

Better bargain than the Push

This does all the major things that a Push 2 does—it's everything I need at almost a third the price. I use it for key switch articulations in Logic, I use it for drum racks in Ableton, I use it for clip launching in both Ableton 11 and Logic 10.5.

I don't use sequencers very often, but this one is visually much nicer the one on my SL49 mk3, because I can see all 8x8 pads light up, on the mk3 keyboard I can only see 2x8 pads light up.
Music background: Composer
Rated 5/5

Very versatile

Just calling it a "midi controller" is really underselling it. While it is indeed an extremely flexible midi controller, where it really shines is in the light show, making it a unique device for live performance. There is of course a huge learning curve to this, but that's more the fault of the software (Ableton) than the hardware.
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