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Description
The Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 controller is a dynamic MIDI controller designed for electronic music production. Featuring RGB backlit pads, Scribble Strips for easy identification and seamless integration with Ableton Live, the Launchpad Pro MK3 provides an intuitive interface for crafting professional tracks. With 64 velocity sensitive pads, the Launchpad Pro MK3 allows you to launch clips, create beats, play notes and more. Assign different colors to tracks, loops or sounds for an informative overview of your project at a glance. The Scribble Strips display the name and color of each track, so you'll never lose your place.
Seamless Integration With Ableton Live
The Launchpad Pro MK3 was designed to work flawlessly with Ableton Live. Dedicated buttons allow you to capture MIDI, undo/redo actions, quantize and more, directly from the hardware. The Launchpad Pro MK3 automatically maps to Ableton Live for a seamless setup. Switch between Session Mode and Note Mode at the touch of a button. In Session Mode, launch clips and create arrangements, while Note Mode transforms the Launchpad Pro MK3 into a 64-note keyboard. The tight integration with Ableton Live makes production more intuitive than ever before.
Dynamic, Expressive Pads
The Launchpad Pro MK3 features 64 RGB backlit pads that light up to match the color of your tracks. The pads are also velocity sensitive, allowing for dynamic and expressive performances. Assign different velocities to control pitch bend, modulation or any other parameter. The customizable brightness levels ensure the perfect visual experience for any environment.
Advanced Connectivity
On the rear panel, the Launchpad Pro MK3 provides a USB port for connecting to your computer, as well as MIDI in and out ports for controlling external hardware. The MK3 model upgrades the original Launchpad Pro with improved pads, brighter LEDs and USB-C connectivity for fast setup. Power your Launchpad Pro MK3 via the included USB cable, with no need for an additional power adapter.
Creative Control at Your Fingertips
With the Launchpad Pro MK3, all elements of your production are at your fingertips. Launch clips, play drum racks, tweak faders and knobs, apply FX, capture MIDI, undo actions, quantize and more—all without touching your mouse. The tight integration with Ableton Live provides visual feedback to keep you in the creative flow. For electronic music producers, the Launchpad Pro MK3 is the ultimate MIDI controller for composition and performance.



Features
- Deep Ableton Live integration: Launch clips and scenes, access mixer, device and transport controls, and quantize, duplicate and double, all without touching your mouse
- 64 super sensitive RGB pads: Large RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads give you a perfect reflection of your Ableton Live session, making it easier than ever to see your clips and play your instruments dynamically and expressively
- Powerful four-track, 32-step sequencer: Create full tracks with Launchpad Pro's built-in sequencer, featuring eight-note polyphony, pattern chaining and scenes to create and trigger longer sequences, and probability and mutation controls to keep your tracks evolving
- Chord Mode: Easily explore, build and play complex chords straight from the grid; quickly find new harmonies
- Dynamic Note & Scale Modes: Effortlessly play perfectly in-key bass lines, melodies, chords and leads Launchpad Pro even knows when you’re drumming and shows your drum rack on the grid
- MIDI In, Out & Out 2/Thru: Control anything MIDI in your studio directly from Launchpad Pro
- Capture MIDI: Never lose ideas and happy accidents with on-device access to Ableton Live's Capture MIDI function
- Eight Custom modes: Use Novation Components to customize mappings and control anything MIDI easily from Launchpad Pro
- Grab and go: Sleek, lightweight and tough and USB-C bus-powered
- Get started easily: Use the Easy Start Tool to get all the software you want, and step-by-step video guides to get you set up with Live and making music in minutes
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specs
- 64 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
- 42 backlit tactile feedback buttons
- 106 RGB LEDs
- USB-C Socket Kensington
- MiniSaver slot
- Launchpad Pro MK3
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-A to power adapter
- 3 x TRS Mini-jack to DIN MIDI adapters
- Safety information sheet
- Ableton Live Lite: Quickly organize and arrange your sounds and start making tracks with this staple electronic-music-making software
- AAS Session Bundle: Three synths for music makers, providing staple sounds for your tracks
- XLN Addictive Keys: Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Novation hardware
- Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette: High-quality reverb and tape deck emulation plug-ins, to add some space or take your sound back to the golden age of cassette tapes
- Softube Time and Tone bundle: Made up of four of Softube's world-class plug-ins (reverb, delay, an easy-to-use mastering tool and distortion)
Warranty
All Novation products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.
In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months from date of purchase Novation undertakes that the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the product is returned to the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In these circumstances, or if you need an out-of-warranty repair to your Novation product, please contact Novation at: mickg@novationmusic.com and you will be advised of the correct return procedure.
Alternatively contact the Novation Reseller from which you purchased the product or the Novation Distributor in your country of residence or business. If you purchase a Novation product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Novation Distributor to honour this Limited Warranty, although you may request a chargeable repair.
Alternatively, the unit may be returned at your cost to the dealer you purchased the unit from so that they can organise a Warranty repair with their Novation Distributor.
This Warranty does not include cost of shipping to and from the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In every case it will be necessary to provide the original invoice or store receipt to accompany the defective product to the supplying dealer. This Limited Warranty is offered solely to the first purchaser of the product from an Authorised Novation Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the Product directly from Novation in the UK or its Authorised Distributors outside the U.K,) and is not transferable.
This Warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights in the country of purchase.
Please note: A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product which may be expected from a reasonable interpretation of the published description and performance specifications as published by Novation. This does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.
A significant proportion of products returned under Warranty (which are very few in number compared to numbers sold) are found not to exhibit any fault at all. Please check that the mains voltage is correctly set for your local supply and that your connecting cables are in good order and correctly connected.
If in doubt about the product functions please read the user guide and if necessary contact your dealer for advice before returning the product to the supplying dealer. You can also contact us for general advice.
Reviews
4.75
4 Reviews
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend
- Practicing2
- Concerts1
- Composing1
- Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing1
- Difficult To Use1
- Experienced2
- Novice2
- Easy To Use4
- Functional4
- Good Quality4
- Improves Sound1
Reviewed by 4 customers
I would buy this again!
Verified Buyer
submitteda year ago
byLexus
fromDetroit, MI
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
This is an amazing launch pad that has helped me with learning ableton. This launchpad is super slight weight and sleek making it easy to transport. I really enjoy the RGB touch pads and how the pads light up to help you stay within key when making those fat beats. If you are new to ableton I highly suggest this.
A great way to handle Ableton
Verified Buyer
submitted4 years ago
byThe Secret Group
fromDurham, NC
This controller is very thin, light weight, and compact. Making it easy to toss into a bag and go. Its USB powered and can work as a stand alone sequencer for hardware synths. Although I would not consider this a replacement for the Push 2. But its also less than half the cost.
Sleek design and awesome productivity boost!
submitted5 years ago
byDJ CONXN
fromSeattle, WA
I've owned the Launchpad MK 2 (not the pro version) and the Novation Circuit groove box. I enjoyed using both of them, but the Launchpad Pro MK 3 combines both of their functionality into one device (minus the fact that Circuit has its own speakers and works standalone), while also providing many more ways to control Ableton Live. Chord mode and Note mode make it very easy to experiment with melodies and harmonies. This has been a tremendous boost to my workflow.
I love it, it's dope!!!!
submitted5 years ago
byFer
fromLowell,Ma
I love this thing, novation makes the best equipment!!!!
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submitted3 years ago
asked byHakeem
fromFairfax Va
what do I need to connect this to my MacBook Pro? Do I need anything specific from Appleton? I need to use this asap. I'm buying it tomorrow. Please help!! Thanks, Hakeem
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