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Novation Launch Control XL firmware

Novation discontinued Device launched 2014

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Novation no longer makes the Launch Control XL. No firmware update since 2014.

What's new in 1.2

New features: - Added full class compliance (LaunchControl XL now supports use with MIDI-hosts like Kenton "MIDI USB Host" or iConnectivity "iConnect MIDI") Release notes for Firmware Updater 1.2 (firmware revision 59) New features: - Added HUI compatibility * - Added additional MIDI port "LaunchControl XL HUI" Fixes: - Fixed crash: Sending Sysex Messages with values out of LaunchControl XL´s parameter range to the device *Due to the Pro Tools HUI implementation, the centre detent of the LaunchControl XL pan pots will not directly correspond to the centre position of Pro Tool’s pan pots. The controls still work relatively to turn pans left and right. HUI is designed to work with encoders for pan and send controls. The Launch Control XL has pots rather than encoders which have an absolute position. In order to make these work we ‘emulate’ the operation of the encoders in firmware. The pan and send controls don’t have pot pick-up, they move immediately from whatever position they are in. This is great if you want to make a small adjustment but you may find you hit the end of the pot’s physical travel before before the virtual control on screen. To correct for this you may need to turn the control from one end to the other in order to reset the range. You will need to do this when you first load a session, when you bank tracks (9-16, 17-24 etc.), or when you change from pan to send a, send b etc.

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Last checked 22 Oct 2026

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How to update the Novation Launch Control XL

Connect via USB. Use Novation Components at components.novationmusic.com to update firmware (macOS 10.12+ and Windows). For older macOS (< 10.12), use the standalone Launch Control XL Updater 1.2 .dmg. Windows users should install the Novation USB driver first.

What you need

Novation Components — the software Novation uses to load firmware onto the Novation Launch Control XL. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Novation Launch Control XL

The Novation Launch Control XL is updated with Novation Components, published by Novation.

Download Novation Components from Novationopens in a new tab — components.novationmusic.com

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Novation Launch Control XL firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.2

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — downloads.focusrite.com

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Novation Launch Control XL firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Novation Launch Control XL?

The latest firmware for the Novation Launch Control XL is version 1.2. FW//RADAR last checked Novation's official page on 22 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Novation Launch Control XL?

Connect via USB. Use Novation Components at components.novationmusic.com to update firmware (macOS 10.12+ and Windows). Full instructions on Novation's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Novation Launch Control XL?

You need Novation Components, available from components.novationmusic.com.

Where can I download Novation Launch Control XL firmware and drivers?

Directly from Novation's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Novation Launch Control XL manual?

The official Novation user manual is published on downloads.focusrite.com. Novation Launch Control XL user manual →

Is the Novation Launch Control XL still receiving firmware updates?

The Novation Launch Control XL is discontinued: Novation no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.2. FW//RADAR keeps checking Novation's official page, so a new release would show up here.

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