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Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3 £300 / $350

Novation’s Launchpad range of controllers for Ableton Live have been a well-deserved success, bundling smart looks and impressive functionality into robust, versatile and affordable packages. Hot on the heels of the significant recent ‘Mk3’ updates to the Launchpad Mini and Launchpad X, the range-topping Launchpad Pro has now had a refresh of its own. There’s a bunch of new functions and features, but what exactly is it that sets this machine apart, and is that ‘Pro’ moniker worth the extra investment?

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