Novation has announced Launch Control XL, the “ultimate hands-on controller for Ableton Live”.

Novation Launch Control XL

It helps you focus more on your music and less on your laptop, by providing 16 buttons, 24 knobs and eight faders, all of which integrate seamlessly with Live to give you total hands-on control.

When combined with Launchpad S’s intuitive 64-button grid, this provides extraordinary simultaneous control over Ableton Live’s session view, mixer, effects and instruments. Crafting the perfect mix has never been easier!

Launch Control XL features

  • Get immediate hands-on control over Ableton Live.
  • Tweak your sound using 24 knobs with multicoloured indicators.
  • Enhance your live performance by combining with Launchpad S.
  • Get precise control over your levels with eight rugged faders.
  • Create your own control layouts by freely assigning any control to any function in Ableton.
  • Take it anywhere: it’s tough enough to handle any live situation.
  • Plug straight into Mac, PC or iPad and start performing.
  • 16 multi-colour buttons for immediate track focus and key mixer controls.
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite software and Loopmasters sample collection.
  • Control all MIDI-compatible iOS software via Camera Connection Kit.

More information: Novation / Launch Control XL