12 years on from the previous iteration, Novation has unveiled the third generation of its Launch Control MIDI controller, a compact, fader-less version of the Launch Control XL 3 released in 2025.
Like the XL 3, Launch Control transitions the controller from a primarily Ableton-focused device into one that’s aimed at all DAW users, and those working with hardware-based DAWless setups, bringing updated hardware, improved connectivity and a visual refresh to this popular control surface.
Launch Control inherits several features from its bigger brother and sports the same sleek black aesthetic and OLED display, enabling you to preview parameter names and values while you’re tweaking controls.
The controller is equipped…