Novation Launchpad X MIDI Performance Controller

The Novation Launchpad X is a versatile 64-pad MIDI performance controller designed for clip launching, beat making, melodic performance, and expressive music production. Featuring an 8×8 grid of RGB-backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, it provides a highly responsive interface for Ableton Live and other MIDI-compatible music software, making it ideal for both studio production and live performance.

The Launchpad X offers dedicated Session, Note, and Drum modes, allowing the grid to adapt to different creative workflows. Session Mode provides hands-on clip and scene launching in Ableton Live, while Note Mode transforms the pads into an expressive chromatic or scale-based keyboard. Drum Mode provides a dedicated layout for playing drum racks, with the pads responding dynamically to velocity and pressure for more expressive performances.

Additional features such as Scale Mode, Fixed Length, Note Repeat, and Custom Modes provide deeper control over performance and MIDI mapping. The 64 RGB pads offer clear visual feedback, while the USB-C connection provides straightforward integration with a computer. Compact, lightweight, and USB bus-powered, the Launchpad X is a practical choice for producers, beatmakers, performers, and electronic musicians who want an intuitive grid-based controller.

Key Features

• 64-pad MIDI performance controller

• 8×8 RGB LED-backlit grid

• Velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive performance

• Dedicated Session Mode for Ableton Live clip and scene launching

• Note Mode for playing melodies, scales, and chords

• Drum Mode for hands-on drum rack performance

• Scale Mode with multiple musical scales and root-note selection

• Fixed Length function for controlled melodic and rhythmic recording

• Note Repeat for creating rolls, repeated notes, and rhythmic patterns

• Four Custom Modes for personalized MIDI mappings

• RGB pad feedback for visual performance information

• Dedicated Stop, Solo, and Mute controls

• Deep Ableton Live integration

• Compatible with other MIDI-compatible music software

• USB-C connectivity

• USB bus-powered operation

• Compact and lightweight design for studio and live use

• Includes Ableton Live Lite and additional music-production software

Specifications

• Type: MIDI Performance Controller

• Pad Grid: 8 × 8

• Total Pads: 64

• Pad Sensitivity: Velocity and Pressure Sensitive

• Pad Feedback: RGB LED

• Modes: Session, Note, Drum, Custom

• Custom Modes: 4

• Scale Mode: Yes

• Fixed Length: Yes

• Note Repeat: Yes

• MIDI: USB MIDI

• USB: USB-C

• Power: USB Bus Powered

• Software Integration: Ableton Live and MIDI-Compatible Software

• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite and additional music-production software

• Security: Kensington Lock Slot

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 241 × 241 × 17.5 mm

• Weight: Approx. 800 g

The Novation Launchpad X combines a responsive performance grid with powerful software integration and expressive control features. Its velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, versatile playing modes, and compact design make it an excellent choice for launching clips, programming drums, performing melodies, and adding dynamic hands-on control to modern music-production workflows.