The Missing Controller in Most Studios - The Novation Launch Control 3

video upload by Sanjay C

"In this video, I take a closer look at the Novation Launch Control 3, a compact MIDI controller designed to give you hands-on control over your DAW, plugins, and mixes. With 16 endless encoders, an OLED display, and RGB LED feedback, it promises a more tactile workflow than using a mouse. I’ll walk through five ways this controller can improve your music production workflow, show how it works with popular DAWs like Ableton Live, and highlight a small detail that makes it surprisingly useful in real-world setups. I’ll also compare it to the Launch Control XL MK3 and talk about whether the smaller version is really the best value for your money."

Timestamps
00:00 Overview
01:33 Control
03:05 Standout feature
04:43 Mixing
05:33 Stage and Studio
06:51 VS the XL
07:52 Custom Modes
09:12 Missing features
10:21 Alternatives
11:09 Final thoughts

And one from Sweetwater:

Novation Launch Control 3 Demo: Great for Mixing, Plugins & MIDI Hardware

video upload by Sweetwater Soundcheck

"Watch as we demonstrate the deep DAW integration inside Ableton Live, showing you how to seamlessly toggle between DAW Mixer mode for panning and sends and DAW Control mode for mapping third-party plugins!"

Chapters:
00:00 — Intro & What to Expect
00:30 — Physical Hardware, Layout & I/O Connections
01:15 — The 16 Endless Encoders & RGB LEDs
01:55 — The Crisp OLED Display Features
02:25 — DAW Mixer Mode (Ableton Live Panning & Sends Demo)
04:10 — DAW Control Mode (Controlling Third-party Plugins)
05:05 — Track Management Buttons (Arm, Mute, Solo, Select)
05:50 — 5-pin MIDI Connectivity & Hardware Control
06:25 — Custom Modes & Novation Components
06:45 — Included Software Bundle
07:05 — Final Thoughts & Sweetwater Info "