Control XL - Launch Control
Turn Launch Control XL into a 14-channel performance rig ...
- Type
- MIDI Effect
- Author
- Fadercraft
- Version
- 1.1
- License
- Commercial
- Live version
- 11.0.0
- Max version
- 8.5
- Downloads
- 0
- Updated
- 2026-07-27
Control XL - Launch Control is a MIDI Effect for Ableton Live by Fadercraft, distributed as a commercial (paid) device. It targets Live 11.0.0 and Max 8.5. First published 2026-06-12, last updated 2026-07-27.
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Description
Turn Launch Control XL into a 14-channel performance rig
Device presentation: https://youtu.be/UsJxPBdf568
Website → https://fadercraft.com/m4l
Control XL is a Max for Live device + 15 custom modes for the Novation Launch Control XL MK3. It gives the controller one fixed layout in Ableton Live — the same faders, knobs, and buttons across every project. Native MIDI mappings don't carry between Live Sets; Control XL stores them inside the device, so your layout stays the same from studio to stage. Your hands build muscle memory you can trust live.
Map once, perform anywhere. Control XL turns your Novation Launch Control XL MK3 into a permanent performance surface — the same layout across every Live Set, every session.
Modes 1–10 are your instrument control. Modes 11–14 become a dedicated mixer. Mode 15 adds a Cue/Prelisten layout.
Jump between layers with a single button or hotkey.
Two encoder banks provide 6 controls per channel.
Momentary or toggle switching gives you temporary access to adjacent channel pages. Hold for quick access, turn the encoder to lock in. Works consistently across pages and banks.
Latest update: v1.1
Added Performance FX controls (CC12 + CC44). CC44 resets sends and restores send values, returning automated sends to their original state.
Added Navigation Controls (CC50). Navigate through the Live Set. CC50 = right, CC49 + CC50 = left.
Added Clip Launch (CC51). Launch selected clip.
Added Scene Launch (CC52). Launch selected scene.
Minor UI improvements
Updated Custom Modes