Novation Launchkey 61 Mk4 Keyboard Controller

61-Key Keyboard Controller

Get inspired by the Launchkey 61 – a powerful controller with a five-octave, lightly weighted keyboard and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, clip launching and more. Nine faders and eight endless encoders provide mixing, plugin control and performance options with the integrated creative tools. In addition to the revised hardware and fresh, minimalist design, the next generation of Launchkey offers new ways to get creative in a DAW, with hardware synthesizers or on an iPhone or iPad. The chord, scale and arpeggiator modes have been expanded, allowing you to stay in your chosen key and play with even greater expression – all with detailed feedback on the new, crystal-clear OLED display.

DAW Integration

Launchkey supports all major DAWs with seamless, custom integration for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper and FL Studio, as well as Ardour. The result is hardware-controlled workflows with full control over transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing, EQ, clip launching and instrument and effect parameters. And when using Ableton Live’s Session View or Logic’s Live Loops, you can launch clips with all 16 drum pads simultaneously – in Launchpad style and with RGB backlighting that perfectly matches what you see on your screen.

Lightly Weighted Waterfall Keys

The improved keyboard of the Launchkey 61 is sensitive enough for the most delicate passages while being designed for durability. With 61 lightly weighted waterfall keys, Launchkey now offers the full performance of a software keyboard combined with the feel of a premium hardware instrument. And for finger drumming, Launchkey now features patented, velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each pad features a unique radial sensor that increases sensitivity and optimizes consistency for even more precise performance.

Powerful Creative Tools

The creative tools of the Launchkey 61 are integrated into the hardware itself – so they work the same way in your DAW, with your hardware synthesizers or on your mobile devices. With scale mode, you can now lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes or even display all notes on the white keys only. Chord mode triggers full chords with a single key. New chord mappings take things a step further, allowing you to create emotional progressions using Launchkey’s pads. And with the latest version of the popular arpeggiator, it is easier than ever to vary your sequences and find endless inspiration. The Launchkey 61 keyboard can now be split into two zones, allowing each hand to play its own zone. You can also assign all 61 keys to two MIDI channels, sending the same notes on both channels simultaneously.

Play Your Way with Custom Modes

The Launchkey controls are not limited to their default assignments. Simply download the free Software Components into your browser and configure the controls to behave exactly how you want them to with your software or hardware. You can save up to four custom assignments for Launchkey’s faders, pads and encoders, and recall them directly from the hardware to send the notes, MIDI CCs or program change commands you want.

Beyond the Computer

The Launchkey 61’s five-pin MIDI output makes it easy to connect a hardware synthesizer – without a DAW. Combined with Components and custom mappings, you can access the most important functions directly from your keyboard. Launchkey is powered via USB and is class-compliant, meaning it is fully compatible with countless music apps for iPhone and iPad – including Novation’s free Launchpad app.

Everything You Need to Get Creative

The Launchkey 61 comes with everything you need to start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite allows you to record and perform music with up to eight MIDI or audio tracks, as well as a variety of instruments, effects and creative tools – all perfectly integrated with Launchkey. There is also a selection of additional studio-quality effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite.