Novation Launch Control XL

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Key specs

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Launch Control XL MIDI Editor, Loopmaster 4 GB samples

Programmable drum pads

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Sampler

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Pros and cons

According to our MIDI controller expert

• Hands-on control over 8 sound tracks in Ableton.
• Suitable for producers and DJs, live or in the studio.
• You can easily attribute software functions to the buttons.
• Doesn't include pads to start samples, to do this you need the Launchpad

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Description

Never use your mouse again and control the Ableton Live via the Novation Launch Control XL. You have complete control over 8 sound tracks via the buttons and sliders on this MIDI controller. Transfer your focus from the computer to the music and produce your tracks hands-on, whether you're at home, in the studio, or live on stage. Are you an Ableton DJ? You can also use the Launch Control XL as an 8-channel mixing console to mix music. You can easily attribute software functions to the buttons and sliders as you see fit.

Never use your mouse again and control the Ableton Live via the Novation Launch Control XL. You have complete control over 8 sound tracks via the buttons and sliders on this MIDI controller. Transfer your focus from the computer to the music and produce your tracks hands-on, whether you're at home, in the studio, or live on stage. Are you an Ableton DJ? You can also use the Launch Control XL as an 8-channel mixing console to mix music. You can easily attribute software functions to the buttons and sliders as you see fit.

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Included by default

• Manual
• USB cable
• Ableton Live Lite (download)
• Launch Control XL MIDI Editor (download)
• 4GB Loopmasters samples (download)
• Quick start guide

Included by default

• USB cable
• Ableton Live Lite (download)
• Launch Control XL MIDI Editor (download)
• 4GB Loopmasters samples (download)
• Quick start guide

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Key specs

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Launch Control XL MIDI Editor, Loopmaster 4 GB samples

Programmable drum pads

Hot cues

Sampler

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Included audio software	Ableton Live Lite, Launch Control XL MIDI Editor, Loopmaster 4 GB samples
Programmable drum pads
Hot cues
Sampler
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Reviews

6 reviews

9,7/10 (6 reviews)

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Most helpful reviews

10/10

Decent controller!

• Knobs, faders and pads feel solid
• Slipmat over the entire bottom

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• Anil b.
• 24 December 2016
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,8/10

Buttons, buttons, buttons :)

• Rotary and push buttons feel solid
• Fully programmable with downloadable software (editor)
• Faders a bit wobbly, but not disturbing

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• Fred jonker
• 17 November 2018
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Decent controller!

• Knobs, faders and pads feel solid
• Slipmat over the entire bottom

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• Dirty bur
• 24 December 2016
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

Great addition to my Ableton Push!

• 8 Faders
• 24 Knobs

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• Martijn de geele
• 7 June 2015
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Good and cheap, but solid and clear.

• works out of the box
• intuitive layout

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• Dbosten
• 19 November 2017
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

An absolute must for the novice producer.

• Look even less at the screen
• Beautiful performance

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• Tommy
• 3 January 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Decent controller!

• Knobs, faders and pads feel solid
• Slipmat over the entire bottom
• Fully programmable through midi-learn

Knobs feel solid and spin nicely (not endless). Faders are great. Pads feel good.
The bottom consists of a rubber slipmat, very nice!
Ableton live lite is included, as are a number of Ableton live effects and a large sample pack.
Works with all possible DAWs and DJ programs. Programmable per knob, fader and pad by means of midi-learn.

• Anil b.
• 24 December 2016
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,8/10

Buttons, buttons, buttons :)

• Rotary and push buttons feel solid
• Fully programmable with downloadable software (editor)
• Rubber anti-slip bottom
• Faders a bit wobbly, but not disturbing

I bought the launch control because I was looking for buttons! And those are pretty hard to find: just buttons. No other fuss, just assignable buttons to control your DAW. The launch control was, as far as I've researched, one of the few devices that offers that: alone. but. buttons. :)

The device is plug & play. The rubber bottom ensures that the launch control does not slip and the rotary and push buttons feel sturdy. The lines on the buttons and faders also ensure that you can always quickly see at which level they are located.

Especially the 'device function', with which you can control the parameters of your instruments, is wonderful. Before that I used the Maschine Jam, but rotary knobs do the job a lot better than 'touch-sliders' (or what do you call those things ;) 1+1=3 in this case.

A definite plus is - and now I must try to describe it well - that when you have controlled a track/instrument with the launchcontrol and you switch to another track/instrument, the parameters of that new instrument don't suddenly shoot up or down because your buttons are in that position. For example: instrument 1, you set reverb to +60%. You switch to instrument 2, but that reverb is set to 0. If you then start turning the "reverb knob" of your launch control, the reverb does not suddenly shoot up (because the knob indicates that value), but remains quietly at 0 . Maybe that goes without saying, but I was pleasantly surprised!

The operation of tracks/instruments with the lauchcontrol is clear, but if you have more than 8 tracks or if you want to control different parameters within an instrument (e.g. macro controls, audio effects), then you have to look on the screen to see which parameters you want to use. serves. You can't tell from the launch control. This ensures that in those cases you regularly have to look at your screen to see what you are doing. On the other hand, if you are only concerned with the 'sends', 'panning', basic device controls and the faders, you can just go ahead and lose yourself in the buttons :)

Another possibility, but which I have not yet delved into, is the creation of user templates via the Novation Lauch Control XL editor: software to assign MIDI functions to all buttons. If you get stuck on the factory templates, you can always satisfy yourself there ;)

All in all I am very happy with it, both in terms of functionality and the construction of the lauchcontrol. Definitely recommended if you're looking for straightforward operation.

• Fred jonker
• 17 November 2018
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Decent controller!

• Knobs, faders and pads feel solid
• Slipmat over the entire bottom
• Fully programmable through midi-learn

Knobs feel solid and spin nicely (not endless). Faders are great. Pads feel good.
The bottom consists of a rubber slipmat, very nice!
Ableton live lite is included, as are a number of Ableton live effects and a large sample pack.
Works with all possible DAWs and DJ programs. Programmable per knob, fader and pad by means of midi-learn.

• Dirty bur
• 24 December 2016
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

494119

Manufacturer code

RNO LAUNCH-CONTROL-XL-B

Brand

Novation

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Carry-in warranty

Programmable drum pads, buttons, and faders

Programmable drum pads

Programmable rotary controls

Number of rotary knobs

24

Programmable push buttons

Number of buttons

16

Programmable faders

Number of faders

8

Sequencing

Step sequencer

Audio software

Audio software included

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Launch Control XL MIDI Editor, Loopmaster 4 GB samples

USB connectors

USB port

MIDI connectors

MIDI input

MIDI output

MIDI throughput

Power supply

Power source

Power supply type

Via a different product

Physical properties

Depth

18,5 cm

Height

1,6 cm

Width

18,5 cm

Material

Plastic

Weight

1,4 kg