Checked September 2026
Novation
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 review
MIDI controllers
A grid controller for Ableton Live and Logic Pro with a standalone 32-step sequencer and 64 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads. Best for producers who want a hardware sequencer and hardware MIDI control from a pad grid. Price: $409.99 (MSRP).
Key features
- 64 velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
- Four-track, eight-note polyphonic 32-step standalone sequencer
- MIDI In, Out 1 and Out 2/Thru ports
- Custom Modes for MIDI control surfaces
- Clip, scene and mixer control in Ableton Live
- Logic Pro Live Loops triggering
Pros
- Standalone sequencer controls external gear
- Large expressive pads
Cons
- MIDI ports are 3.5mm TRS with DIN adapters
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 alternatives
Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOSA 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported- $139.99once
Novation
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Sources: novationmusic.com