Your Launch Control 3 is USB bus-powered; it's powered when you connect it to your computer or to a mains USB power adaptor using the included USB cable.
When you connect your Launch Control 3 to a computer, it sends and receives MIDI data via the USB port.
Your Launch Control 3 also has three 5-pin DIN MIDI ports (In, Out, and Out 2/Thru), these are for interacting with external MIDI hardware. For more information, see Launch Control 3's back panel.
These example setups show how you might power and connect your Launch Control 3 to use it with a computer or in a hardware setup.
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Connect from your Launch Control 3's USB-C port to a computer with a USB-A port. |
Using your Launch Control 3 to control a hardware setup using 5-pin MIDI DIN to control both synthesisers and powering the Launch Control 3 using a mains USB power adaptor. |
Using your Launch Control 3 with a computer via USB
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Connect your Launch Control 3 to your computer using the included USB-C to A cable.
Note
For more information on which USB cables you can use with Novation products, see this article:
Using your Launch Control 3 to control a hardware setup using MIDI DIN, powering the Launch Control 3 using a mains USB power adaptor
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Connect your Launch Control 3 to a mains USB power adaptor (not included).
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MIDI Out 2 connected to a desktop synthesiser's MIDI in.
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MIDI Out connected to a modular synthesiser's MIDI-to-CV module.
Tip
A mains USB power adaptor is any adaptor that converts power from a mains plug socket to a USB connector, such as a phone charger.
To power your Launch Control 3 your mains USB power adaptor must supply:
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At least 2.5 W (watts)
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At least 500 mA (milliamps) at 5V
Easy Start gives you a step-by-step guide to setting up your Launch Control and creates personalised tutorials based on how you plan to use your Launch Control. This online tool also guides you through your Launch Control’s registration process and accessing the software bundle.
On both Windows and Mac computers, when you connect your Launch Control to your computer, it first appears as a Mass Storage Device, like a USB drive. Open the drive and double click ‘Click Here To Get Started.url’. Click ‘Get Started’ to open Easy Start in your web browser.
After you’ve opened Easy Start, follow the step-by-step guide, to install and use your Launch Control.
Alternatively, if you don’t want to use the Easy Start tool, visit our website to register your Launch Control manually and access the software bundle.
id.focusritegroup.com/register
Important
It's crucial you update your Launch Control's firmware when you first plug it in, whether you go through Easy Start or not.
If you don't update the firmware of your Launch Control, it's likely many features won't work.
To update your Launch Control's firmware, you need to use Novation Components. Go to components.novationmusic.com to update your firmware.
For help getting started with your Launch Control 3, visit:
If you have any questions or need any help at any time with your Launch Control 3, visit our Help Centre. Here you can also contact our support team:
We recommend you check for updates to your Launch Control 3 so you have the latest features and bug fixes. To update your Launch Control 3's firmware, you need to use Components: