Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 MIDI Performance Controller

The Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 is a professional 64-pad MIDI performance controller designed for advanced clip launching, beat making, melodic performance, and hardware sequencing. With its 8×8 RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pad grid, four independent sequencer tracks, and extensive MIDI connectivity, it provides a powerful hands-on workflow for both DAW-based production and hardware-driven setups.

Built for Ableton Live, the Launchpad Pro MK3 offers dedicated Session, Note, Drum, and Custom modes for flexible performance. Its Note mode provides a chromatic keyboard layout with scale and chord features, while Drum mode gives direct access to drum racks. Four independent sequencer tracks can control external MIDI hardware or software instruments, with patterns of up to 32 steps, 8 patterns per track, and 8 scenes for arranging complete sequences.

The Launchpad Pro MK3 also features advanced performance tools including Scale Mode, Chord Mode, Custom Modes, probability, mutation, micro steps, and real-time recording. Four dedicated MIDI outputs, MIDI In and Out, and CV/Gate connectivity make it particularly well suited to hybrid and DAWless setups. With a USB-C connection, standalone operation, and a large library of customizable controls, it can function as a central performance and sequencing hub for modern electronic music production.

Key Features

• Professional 64-pad MIDI performance controller and sequencer

• 8×8 RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pad grid

• Dedicated Session, Note, Drum, and Custom modes

• Deep Ableton Live integration

• Four-track standalone MIDI sequencer

• Up to 32 steps per pattern

• Eight patterns per track and eight scenes per project

• Pattern chaining and scene sequencing for extended arrangements

• Real-time recording and step sequencing

• Probability, mutation, micro steps, and other advanced sequencing features

• Scale Mode with 32 scales

• Chord Mode for fast chord performance and progression creation

• Four independent MIDI outputs for external hardware

• MIDI In and MIDI Out connectivity

• Two CV/Gate outputs for modular and CV-compatible equipment

• Four customizable Custom Modes

• USB-C connectivity

• Standalone operation without a computer

• RGB pad feedback for visual performance control

• Includes Ableton Live Lite and additional music-production software

Specifications

• Type: MIDI Performance Controller & Sequencer

• Pad Grid: 8 × 8

• Total Pads: 64

• Pad Sensitivity: Velocity and Pressure Sensitive

• Pad Feedback: RGB LED

• Sequencer Tracks: 4

• Steps per Pattern: Up to 32

• Patterns per Track: 8

• Scenes: 8

• Scale Mode: 32 Scales

• Modes: Session, Note, Drum, Custom

• Custom Modes: 4

• MIDI: MIDI In, MIDI Out, 4 × MIDI Outputs

• CV/Gate: 2 × CV/Gate Outputs

• USB: USB-C

• Power: USB Bus Powered / External Power Supply

• Standalone Operation: Yes

• Software Integration: Ableton Live and MIDI-Compatible Software

• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite and additional software

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 268 × 268 × 18 mm

• Weight: Approx. 1.6 kg

The Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 is designed for musicians who want more than a traditional pad controller. Its responsive RGB grid, advanced sequencing engine, scale and chord performance tools, extensive MIDI connectivity, and CV/Gate integration make it a versatile centerpiece for live performance, electronic music production, and hybrid hardware setups.