Novation Launchkey 49 mk4

Novation Launchkey 49 mk4 is a powerful DAW controller with a set of built-in creation tools. Every element is designed with musicality, expressiveness, and a focus on creative creation in mind; from semi-weighted keys and 16 pads with polyphonic aftertouch to a carefully laid-out control surface with deep DAW integration. Play instruments and percussion, trigger clips and scenes, and gain instant hands-on control over the mixer, devices, and DAW effects. Launchkey also features a unique, editable Arpeggiator, three chord modes for quick musical progression creation, a scale mode that keeps you in the right key, and a chord detector that shows what chord is currently being played on the OLED display.

Launchkey 49

Find inspiration with Launchkey 49 - a powerful, versatile DAW controller with five octaves of semi-weighted keys and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, triggering clips, and more. You also get a bank of nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders for mixing, plug-in control, and performance with built-in creative tools.

In addition to enhanced hardware and a refreshed, minimalist look, the next generation of Launchkey provides new ways to be creative in your DAW, with hardware synths or on iPhone and iPad. The Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio modes have been expanded to help you stay in key and perform in an even more expressive way – all with detailed feedback from the bright new OLED display.

Improved DAW Integration

Launchkey supports all major DAW software right out of the box, with smooth, custom integration for: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour. This gives you a hardware workflow that provides full control over transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and audio tuning, launching clips, and instrument and effect parameters. And while using the session view in Ableton Live or live loops in Logic, the 16 drum pads also serve a dual function as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlighting that perfectly matches what you see on the screen.

Best Keys and Pads Ever

The revamped keys on Launchkey 49 are sensitive enough for the most delicate passages while also being built for durability. Now with 49 semi-weighted waterfall-style keys, Launchkey delivers all the power of a software-based workflow with the feel of a high-quality hardware instrument.

And for finger drummers, Launchkey now offers patented pressure-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each one features a unique radial sensor that increases sensitivity and improves consistency, providing even better performances.

More Advanced Creative Tools

Launchkey 49's creative tools are built directly into the hardware, so they work just as well in your DAW, with hardware synths, or on mobile devices. Scale modes now allow you to lock the keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes and even map everything to just the white keys. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords from a single key, and the new chord maps go even further, allowing you to create emotional progressions using the Launchkey pads. The latest iteration of the beloved arpeggiator makes it easier than ever to twist and mutate your sequences for endless inspiration.

Want to control more than one instrument at the same time? You can now split the Launchkey 49 keyboard into two zones and play with one hand – or layer two MIDI channels across all 49 keys and send the same notes to both.

Play Your Way with Custom Modes

The controls on Launchkey are not limited to the default assignments; simply load the free Components software in your browser and set them up to behave exactly how you want with software or hardware. You can store up to four custom mappings for the faders, pads, and encoders on the Launchkey and recall them instantly from the hardware to send selected notes, MIDI CC, or program changes.

Step Beyond the Computer

The five-pin MIDI output of Launchkey 49 makes it easy to connect a hardware synthesizer—no DAW required. With the components and custom mappings, you can take control of all the essential functions directly from the keyboard. Launchkey is also powered via USB, making it fully compatible with countless music creation apps for iPhone and iPad—including the free Novation Launchpad app.

Everything You Need to Create

Launchkey 49 contains everything you need to start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite allows you to record and perform up to eight MIDI or audio tracks, along with a set of instruments, effects, and creative tools—all of which work seamlessly with Launchkey. You also receive a selection of additional studio-quality effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite.

Key Features of Novation Launchkey 49 mk4

DAW Control

Powerful control over Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and more, with no configuration needed.

Customize Your Workflow

Eight encoders and nine faders provide instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects; you can also create user mappings to tailor controls to your specific needs.

Performance with High-Quality Keyboard

The 49-note keyboard is semi-weighted and features waterfall keys, providing excellent playability and feel.

Playing Drums and Instruments

16 pressure-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch for drumming and playing instruments, as well as triggering clips and working with grids.

Advanced Chord Creation Tools

Powerful built-in Arpeggiator and three chord modes for easy musical progression creation: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and built-in chord library.

Always Stay in Scale

The scale mode locks notes on the keyboard to the correct keys, and the chord detector shows what chord is currently being played, with a visual representation on the OLED display.

Keyboard Splitting and Layering

Split allows you to divide the keyboard into two independent zones, while Layer means two MIDI channels can be played simultaneously from the same keys.

Connection to Other Devices

Launchkey 49 can be connected directly to synthesizers and other MIDI gear via a full-size MIDI output port; it also works with iPhone or iPad.

Creating Custom Settings

Launchkey is fully customizable; map MIDI parameters to selected pads and controls using Novation's easy-to-use Components software.

Additional Software

Included with Ableton Live 12 Lite, GForce Bundle (Oberheim SEM, Oberheim OB-EZ, GForce AXXESS), Parallel Orchestras Bundle from Orchestral Tools (Gentle Piano, Flautando Strings, FX Drums, Shadowy, Paradox Texture, Woodwind Parallax), Klevgrand Bundle (LUXE, R0Verb, Slammer), Keyboard lessons from Melodics.

Hardware Specifications of Novation Launchkey 49 mk4

• 49 keys
• OLED display
• 16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads - with patented FSR technology
• 2 pad page buttons
• Scene/function launch buttons
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels
• 8 encoders
• 2 encoder page buttons
• 9 faders
• 9 fader buttons
• 5-pin MIDI output socket
• Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome buttons
• Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fix Chord/Settings/Shift buttons
• Octave up/down buttons
• Play/Stop/Record/Loop buttons
• Track navigation buttons
• USB Type-C socket
• 1/4" sustain pedal jack
• Kensington security slot
• Power requirements
• Powered via USB bus
• Power supply not included