Everything Novation Just Announced Ahead of Superbooth 2025 — And Why You’ll Want It All

Novation’s rolling into Superbooth 2025 with a stack of fresh gear, and yeah — it’s stuff you’ll actually want to use. We’re talking about a newly revamped MIDI control surface, a pair of eye-catching Launchkey keyboards, and a limited-edition synth collab with British design legend Ian “Swifty” Swift.

If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to upgrade your controller or pick up something unique for the studio, this is that moment.

All four products will be front and center at Superbooth in Berlin, May 8–10, and they’re already turning heads for the right reasons.

At a Glance

– Launch Control XL 3 levels up your DAW control with faders, encoders, transport buttons, and an OLED screen
– Launchkey MK4 gets a white-on-grey refresh with better keybeds and deeper integration for major DAWs
– Bass Station II gets a rare Swifty makeover and new patches from genre-pushing artists

Launch Control XL 3

If you’ve used an earlier Launch Control, you know Novation’s had a solid grip on how to make DAW control feel tactile without overcomplicating it. The Launch Control XL 3 takes that same energy and builds it out with enough new features to justify the upgrade.

You’re getting eight smooth faders, 24 endless encoders, and 16 buttons — all programmable. But the big wins? There’s now dedicated transport controls, plus a clean OLED display that finally shows real-time parameter info.

Where it really opens up is in connectivity. Alongside USB, there’s now 5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru. That means this thing can slot into hybrid or hardware-based setups as a central hub, no computer required. It’s fully compatible with Custom Modes via Novation Components, so if your setup’s even slightly non-standard, you’re covered.

And it plays nice with pretty much every major DAW: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase — you name it.

At $249.99 USD, £189.99 GBP, or €193.27 EUR, the Launch Control XL 3 isn’t a budget controller, but it’s priced right for anyone serious about hands-on control in their workflow.

For producers and live performers juggling multiple instruments or plug-ins, this could be the new command center.

Launchkey MK4 goes white

You already know the Launchkey MK4 series. These keyboards launched in 2024 and immediately became a staple for producers who wanted something intuitive, portable, and fully integrated. Now, Novation’s released the 49-key and 37-mini key versions in a new white-and-grey colorway — clean look, same solid build.

And it’s more than just aesthetics.

These come with the improved keybeds from the MK4 refresh, OLED displays for visual feedback, and deep integration with a bunch of DAWs, especially Ableton and Cubase. Speaking of which — the new bundle now includes Cubase LE alongside previous staples like Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments, Klevgrand, GForce, and Orchestral Tools.

Prices land at $159.99 USD for the 37-mini and $269.99 for the 49-key in the U.S., with corresponding GBP and EUR prices that line up fairly across regions. It’s the kind of plug-and-play MIDI controller setup that handles everything from basic sketching to full arrangements, without needing to babysit a bunch of settings.

Bass Station II Swifty Edition

This one’s for the synth heads. Novation’s Bass Station II — already a much-loved paraphonic analogue beast — gets the designer treatment thanks to a collab with Ian “Swifty” Swift. Swifty, best known for shaping the visual identities of labels like Mo’ Wax and Talkin’ Loud, has applied his unmistakable style to this limited-edition release. The result is a synth that looks as bold as it sounds.

The Swifty Edition doesn’t just look good — it comes pre-loaded with over 60 new patches from artists like Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argirò. That’s a solid range from Dutch techno to alt-pop to jazz-infused electronica. These aren’t throwaway presets, either.

They tap deep into what the Bass Station II can do — punchy basslines, gritty leads, and expressive filter sweeps that you won’t get from a generic plugin.

This version will set you back $579.99 USD, £449.99 GBP, or €420.16 EUR. For collectors and fans of design history, it’s one of those rare pieces where sound and style meet in equal measure.

Get hands-on at Superbooth

All four new Novation products will be on display at Superbooth 2025 from May 8–10 at FEZ Berlin. Visitors can head to booth 0285 to demo the new gear, meet the Novation team, and also get hands-on with their flagship synths like Peak and Summit.

There’ll even be a chance to play the Supernova, the polysynth that kicked off a wave of virtual-analogue gear 25 years ago.

If Berlin’s not in your travel plans, all these products are available to order now through Novation’s website and authorized retailers. Pricing varies slightly by region, but the full breakdown is already live — no hidden surprises.

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