Novation Launch Control XL3 V1.1 Firmware

Novation's Launch Control XL3 gets a v 1.1 update, adding more features to the connected or standalone MIDI control surface.

We had Alex Godfrey pop in with a bevy of Novation devices to show us what the XL3 can do. Working together with a DAW or in standalone mod to control multiple devices.

The new firmware adds:

• Mackie HUI support: Launch Control XL 3 now supports additional DAWs - including Pro Tools, Reaper, and Studio One - right out the box.
• Expanded MIDI routing: With flexible USB-to-DIN MIDI passthrough, it's even easier to configure hybrid setups with merged control data and channel filtering.
• Encoder acceleration curves: Encoder response can now be adjusted for more precise, expressive control.
• Fader pickup: Faders can be set to "pick up" their previous position rather than immediately jumping to a new value when moved, enabling smoother transitions when mixing or performing.
• Fader preview: Pressing Shift and moving any fader displays its parameter value on Launch Control XL 3's OLED screen.
• Faster Custom Mode selection: Custom Modes can now be selected by holding down the Mode button, selecting a mode, and releasing it.

The Novation Launch Control XL3 is available now priced at: £189/$249

To get the update:
https://components.novationmusic.com/launch-control-xl-3/updates

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