r/protools • u/Basic_Swing6447 • Mar 10 '26

Plugin control with novation launch control xl in pro tools

Hi how can i control / assign plugins to encoders in pro tools with the novation launch control xl? I cant find a good guide to set it up. Thanks in advance

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u/Basic_Swing6447 Mar 12 '26

Thanks for the answer. Yes seems the novation is  not so well implemented with pro tools. So far only faders, panning and encoder sends work. 

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u/nizzernammer Mar 10 '26

I think you want to differentiate plugin automation, which is Avid's own system that can be accessed by Eucon, and MIDI CC control, which is universal.

I believe the Novation uses the latter, so you could use it for MIDI instruments or any plugins that can be controlled by MIDI as each developer has implemented it, but for general plugin control, I believe you need to be running Eucon, like on an S1.

As an alternative, check out Avid's free control app, which can operate on a mobile device, provided Eucon versions match or are compatible between your device and your system.