Novation LaunchPad X is the essential 64-pad MIDI Grid Performance Controller for Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

It gives you everything you need to make music – launch, play, and perform your sounds with the large, velocity-sensitive RGB pads and mixer controls.

Spend less time clicking a mouse and more time making and performing music; Novation LaunchPad X puts everything you need to get creative right at your fingertips. Assign essential DAW shortcuts to the grid, get creative with dynamic Note and Scale modes, and never miss an idea with one-press Capture MIDI control for Ableton Live.

Key Features:
– 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads — see and control your Ableton Live Session View and play instruments expressively
– Trigger Live Loops in Logic Pro — use cells to sketch out arrangement ideas, fast, and record your performances
– Four Custom Modes – use components to customise mappings and control anything MIDI easily from Launchpad X.
– Dynamic Note and Scale modes — play perfectly in-key basslines, melodies, chords and leads
– Includes Ableton Live Lite

The essential Live controller
Everything about making tracks in Ableton Live is made easier with Novation LaunchPad X ’s quick, hands-on clip and scene launching and our most playable grid to date. Play your instruments and devices expressively with the 64 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, then never lose an idea with one-press Capture MIDI control. Novation LaunchPad X belongs on the desk of every Ableton Live music maker.

Express yourself
Novation LaunchPad X gives you everything you need right at your fingertips so you can spend less time clicking a mouse and more time making music. Never worry about being out of key – Dynamic Note and Scale modes let you easily play perfectly in-key basslines, melodies, chords and leads. Our most responsive velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch let you play your instruments dynamically and expressively. Step back from the screen, get hands-on and dive into your tracks.

Make it yours
Go deeper and get Novation LaunchPad X working the way you want. Use Novation Components to customise MIDI mappings, and control almost anything; four custom modes mean you can design how this essential grid controller works for you – you’re only limited by your imagination.

Take control of your performance
Essential performance controls are a single button-press away: stop, solo, mute, record arm and set your levels, pans and sends. Using Launchpad X is a simple as it gets, no drivers to install, just plug and perform.

The logical choice
With Live Loops and any Launchpad, you can activate cells to experiment with arrangement ideas, and record your performances. Cells can contain one-shots, loops, MIDI patterns and automation data, and can be dragged-and-dropped or recorded live into Logic’s tracks area, to build song arrangements quickly.

Everything you need to create
Novation LaunchPad X includes a unique software bundle to get you creating straight away. Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE enable you to capture your ideas, while Klevgrand provides two premium plugins for mixing and effects. You’ll also receive instruments from XLN Audio and AAS, plus finger drumming lessons from Melodics.

Instruments
Craft rich textures with a trio of AAS synths, or lay down timeless melodies using XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys, featuring the legendary Steinway® D.

Effects
Shape your sound with R0Verb’s lush reverb and DAW Cassette’s warm, lo-fi textures. Whether you’re adding space or creating a retro vibe, these effects bring character to every performance.

DAWs
Ableton Live Lite makes it easy to arrange loops, launch clips, and sketch out full tracks. Cubase LE is ideal for structured songwriting and production, with multiple audio, MIDI, and instrument tracks so you can start creating straight away.

Skill-building
Build your skills with 40 free interactive finger drumming lessons, designed for your Launchpad. Whether you’re just starting out or levelling up, Melodics makes learning fun, hands-on, and tailored to the genres you love. Learn to play, create, and let your music flow.

2.0 firmware update
Explore new creative possibilities and get greater customisation with the 2.0 firmware update for Novation LaunchPad X. Keep creativity flowing with the Custom Mode keystroke widget and assign DAW shortcuts for a faster workflow and more intuitive creation. Go even bigger with 4 more Custom Modes slots; that’s 8 Custom Modes slots in total to get creative with.

Specifications

Overview:
– 64 Velocity Sensitive Pads with Polyphonic Aftertouch
– 16 Buttons
– 81 RGB LEDs
– USB-C Socket
– Kensington MiniSaver Slot

Dimensions:
– Length241mm
– Depth241mm
– Height17.5mm

Power requirements
– USB bus powered

Included software:
– Ableton Live Lite – quickly organise 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 Audio® Addictive Keys Studio Grand – Get the iconic Steinway® Model D sound when you register your first Novation or Focusrite hardware. Just connect your MIDI controller and play, instantly accessing this classic piano.
– 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.

Compatibility
– Ableton Live Lite is included
– If you already have Ableton Live it must be version 10 or greater to work with Launchpad. We recommend that you update to the latest version as previous versions of Ableton Live do not include the Launchpad integration for InControl. Launchpad will also work as a standard MIDI controller.