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* The Launchpad X is larger and ''does'' have velocity sensitivity for the 8x8 grid of white pads, though keep in mind this isn't the same as per-pad pressure sensitivity, which no Launchpads have. However, the Launchpad X's buttons on the side are also softer, though they press deeper, which could make using them as part of a 9x9 grid a little awkward. When used as an isomorphic keyboard (including buttons), it forms a 9x9 grid with a corner missing.

* The Launchpad Pro MK3 is largest and most expensive, and like the Launchpad X has velocity sensitivity for the 8x8 grid of white pads without per-pad pressure sensitivity, however it has a primitive form of pressure sensitivity called "aftertouch" – the pressure applied to the surface as a – which can be useful for melodic control and contour if routed to a synthesizer that uses this information~~. Perhaps the most notable feature though is that there are now hard, click-y buttons on ''every'' side, so that it forms a 10x10 grid with 3 corners missing~~. Also, the bottom row of buttons is actually split into two rows of half-square buttons, which can be distinguished separately if desired. ~~(The hard, click-y buttons are in contrast to the soft, deeper-press buttons of the Launchpad X.)~~

* The Launchpad Pro MK3 is largest and most expensive, and like the Launchpad X has velocity sensitivity for the 8x8 grid of white pads without per-pad pressure sensitivity, however there are now hard, click-y buttons on ''every'' side, so that it forms a 10x10 grid with 3 corners missing. (The hard, click-y buttons are in contrast to the soft, deeper-press buttons of the Launchpad X.) It also has a primitive form of pressure sensitivity called "aftertouch" – the pressure applied to the surface as a – which can be useful for melodic control and contour if routed to a synthesizer that uses this information. Also, the bottom row of buttons is actually split into two rows of half-square buttons, which can be distinguished separately if desired.

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	* The Launchpad X is larger and ''does'' have velocity sensitivity for the 8x8 grid of white pads, though keep in mind this isn't the same as per-pad pressure sensitivity, which no Launchpads have. However, the Launchpad X's buttons on the side are also softer, though they press deeper, which could make using them as part of a 9x9 grid a little awkward. When used as an isomorphic keyboard (including buttons), it forms a 9x9 grid with a corner missing.		* The Launchpad X is larger and ''does'' have velocity sensitivity for the 8x8 grid of white pads, though keep in mind this isn't the same as per-pad pressure sensitivity, which no Launchpads have. However, the Launchpad X's buttons on the side are also softer, though they press deeper, which could make using them as part of a 9x9 grid a little awkward. When used as an isomorphic keyboard (including buttons), it forms a 9x9 grid with a corner missing.

	* The Launchpad Pro MK3 is largest and most expensive, and like the Launchpad X has velocity sensitivity for the 8x8 grid of white pads without per-pad pressure sensitivity, however it has a primitive form of pressure sensitivity called "aftertouch" – the pressure applied to the surface as a – which can be useful for melodic control and contour if routed to a synthesizer that uses this information~~. Perhaps the most notable feature though is that there are now hard, click-y buttons on ''every'' side, so that it forms a 10x10 grid with 3 corners missing~~. Also, the bottom row of buttons is actually split into two rows of half-square buttons, which can be distinguished separately if desired. ~~(The hard, click-y buttons are in contrast to the soft, deeper-press buttons of the Launchpad X.)~~		* The Launchpad Pro MK3 is largest and most expensive, and like the Launchpad X has velocity sensitivity for the 8x8 grid of white pads without per-pad pressure sensitivity, however there are now hard, click-y buttons on ''every'' side, so that it forms a 10x10 grid with 3 corners missing. (The hard, click-y buttons are in contrast to the soft, deeper-press buttons of the Launchpad X.) It also has a primitive form of pressure sensitivity called "aftertouch" – the pressure applied to the surface as a – which can be useful for melodic control and contour if routed to a synthesizer that uses this information. Also, the bottom row of buttons is actually split into two rows of half-square buttons, which can be distinguished separately if desired.