Tactile MIDI control surface for your entire workflow
Launch Control XL gives you hands-on control of all major DAWs, software synths, effects, and external hardware. Connect via USB or MIDI I/O and take command with eight faders, 24 endless encoders, 16 assignable buttons, dedicated transport controls, and a crisp OLED display.
Key features
- 24 endless encoders
- Eight 60mm faders
- 16 assignable buttons
- MIDI routing via USB and 5-pin DIN
- Store up to 15 Custom Modes
The Creative Control Surface
Get hands on with your entire workflow. Launch Control XL’s eight precision faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 assignable buttons give you tactile control over all major DAWs, right out the box. And with intuitive custom mapping for all your plugins and hardware, Launch Control XL makes an ideal studio centrepiece.
Control any setup
Go deep with a single device or get to grips with your entire production, mixdown, or performance. Whether you're in the box, hardware-based, or a mixture of the two, Launch Control XL is a creative controller that suits your needs.
1. Powerful DAW integration
Get deep integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig plus Mackie HUI support for everything else.
2. Connect all your hardware
MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru ports enable custom-mapped control for all your hardware synths and effects — no computer needed.
3. Bring everything together
Combine your external gear, DAW controls, and essential plugin parameters into one intuitive custom layout for the ultimate hybrid setup.
Let your creativity flow
Launch Control XL transforms how you interact with music, making complex setups effortless. Shape your sound in real time – no menu-diving, no second-guessing. Dial in effects, balance your mix, and stay focused on creativity. In the studio or on stage, it seamlessly connects your hardware, software, and workflow into one smooth, uninterrupted experience.
Eight faders
When it’s time to mix, Launch Control XL’s eight 60mm faders provide precise, responsive control over levels — with selectable fader pickup for avoiding sudden jumps. Custom Modes allow you to map faders to effects, filters, and more, giving you a hands-on way to shape your sound in the studio or on stage.
24 endless encoders
Launch Control XL’s smooth-feeling endless rotary encoders each feature adjustable response curves and a dedicated RGB LED to indicate its relative value. In DAW encoder mode encoders can pan tracks, adjust sends, help you navigate your DAW’s timeline, and more. Or create your own Custom Modes to control anything you want.
16 assignable buttons
No more endless clicking — two rows of eight colour-coded buttons link to your DAW tracks, letting you switch focus between them and quickly solo, mute, or arm. Assign them to any hardware switch or parameter, send MIDI notes and CCs, program changes, keystrokes, and more.
Dedicated transport controls
A dedicated transport section allows you to play, pause, and start or stop recording your DAW directly from Launch Control XL. In DAW Control mode, the bottom row of encoders gives you instant access to additional handy functions — like scrubbing the playhead, adjusting loop points, and navigating your arrangement.
MIDI I/O
With 5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru connections, you can route and merge MIDI to and from hardware synthesisers, effects, and control surfaces. Connecting multiple devices? Custom Modes let you split Launch Control, so you can adjust parameters on different gear at the same time.
Everything you need to create
Launch Control XL includes studio-grade software to get you started. Ableton Live Lite lets you record, launch and perform, while Cubase LE is ideal for songwriting and production projects. You also receive a selection of plugins from Klevgrand, Baby Audio and Output.
Fosfat
Bring your drums to life with Klevgrand’s transient fertilisation plugin, Fosfat. Following the dynamics of your audio, it adds new layers of tone and texture — delivering low-end power, high-end sparkle, and the punch your beats deserve.
Parallel Aggressor
Baby Audio’s supercharged parallel saturation and compression plugin has garnered rave reviews for good reason; it’s easy to use, endlessly flexible, and — most importantly — it sounds incredible. Use it to add impact and punch while retaining the dynamics of your original track.
Movement
Add evolving rhythms to anything you like; Movement’s four powerful rhythm generators modulate a suite of creative effects, from filters and EQs to delays and distortion, to liven up even the most static of sounds.
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.
Specifications
Controls
- Eight 60mm faders
- 24 endless encoders with RGB LEDs
- 16 assignable buttons
- Play/Stop and Record buttons
- Track navigation buttons
- Two page buttons
- Two function buttons
Display
- 128 x 64 monochrome OLED display
DAW integration
- Custom DAW scripts: Ableton Live 12 or later, Logic Pro 11 and later, Cubase 12 and later, FL Studio, and Bitwig
- Compatible with other DAWs through the use of HUI
Connectivity
- USB-C socket
- 5-pin MIDI in socket
- 5-pin MIDI out socket
- 5-pin MIDI out2/thru socket
- Kensington security slot
Dimensions
- Width250 mm (9.84 in)
- Depth239 mm (9.41 in)
- Height43 mm (1.69 in)
- Weight0.93 kg (2.03 lbs)
Power requirements
- USB bus powered
- Power supply not included
What's in the box?
- Launch Control XL
- 1.5m USB type C-to-A cable
