Novation LaunchKey 61 Keyboard Controller MK4
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The Creative Controller. Powerful 61-note controller keyboard for all major DAWs. Launchkey 61 is a powerful DAW controller with a suite of onboard creation tools. Every element has been designed to feel musical, expressive, and razor focused on creative flow; from the synth-action keybed and 16 pads with polyphonic aftertouch, to the carefully laid out control surface with in-depth DAW integration. Play instruments and drums, launch clips and scenes, and get instant hands-on control of your DAW’s mixer, devices, and effects. Launchkey also has a unique, editable Arpeggiator, three Chord Modes to quickly create musical progressions, a Scale Mode that keep you in the right key, and a Chord Detector that shows what chord is currently being played on the OLED display.

FEATURES

In-depth DAW control. Powerful control of Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and more, with no set-up required.

Tweak your software. Eight encoders deliver instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects; user mappings can also be created for customised control. 

Perform with a high-quality keybed. The 61-note keyboard is semi-weighted with waterfall keys; delivering superb playability and feel

Play drums and instruments. 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch for playing drums and instruments, as well launching clips and working with grids.

Powerful tools for creating chords and patterns.Powerful built-in Arpeggiator and three Chord Modes to easily create musical progressions: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps.

Always stay in key. Scale Mode locks notes on the keyboard into right key, and Chord Detector shows what chord is currently being played, with visual representation on the OLED display.

Connect to other instruments. Launchkey 61 can be connected directly to synths and other MIDI hardware with its full-size MIDI out port; it also works with your iPhone or iPad.

Create your own control surfaces. Launchkey is fully customisable; map MIDI parameters to pads and controls of your choice with Novation’s easy-to-use Components software.

Additional software. Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments: The full list can be found below.

Launchkey 61. Find inspiration with Launchkey 61 – a powerful, all-in-one DAW controller with four octaves of semi-weighted keys and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, clip launching, and more. You also get a bank of nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders for mixing, controlling plugins, and performing with built-in creative tools.

Beyond overhauled hardware and a refreshed, minimalist design, the next generation of Launchkey gives you new ways to get creative in your DAW, with hardware synths, or on iPhone and iPad. Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio Modes have each been expanded to help you stay in key and perform in even more expressive ways – all with detailed feedback from the crisp, new OLED display.

Enhanced DAW integration. Launchkey supports all major DAWs right out the box, with seamless, custom integration for: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour. With these, you get a hardware-powered workflow that gives you full control of transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and EQ, clip launching, and instrument and effect parameters. And when using Ableton Live’s Session View or Logic’s Live Loops, the 16 drum pads double as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlights that perfectly match what you see on screen.

More powerful creative tools. Launchkey 61’s creative tools are built into the hardware itself – so they work the same way in your DAW, with your hardware synths, or on your mobile devices. Scale Modes now allow you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes, or even map everything to just the white keys. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords from a single key, and new Chord Maps take things further, allowing you to craft emotive progressions from Launchkey’s pads. And the latest iteration of our much-loved arpeggiator makes it easier than ever to twist and mutate your sequences for endless inspiration. Want to control more than one instrument at a time? You can now split Launchkey 61’s keyboard into two zones, and play one with each hand – or layer two MIDI channels across all 61 keys and send the same notes to both.

Our best-ever keys and pads. Launchkey 61’s upgraded keybed is sensitive enough for the most delicate passages, but it’s also built to last. Now with 61 semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys, Launchkey gives you all the power of a software-based workflow with the feel of a premium hardware instrument. And for finger-drummers, Launchkey now sports our patented, velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each one features a unique, radial sensor that increases sensitivity and improves consistency for even tighter performances.

More powerful creative tools. Launchkey 61’s creative tools are built into the hardware itself – so they work the same way in your DAW, with your hardware synths, or on your mobile devices. Scale Modes now allow you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes, or even map everything to just the white keys. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords from a single key, and new Chord Maps take things further, allowing you to craft emotive progressions from Launchkey’s pads. And the latest iteration of our much-loved arpeggiator makes it easier than ever to twist and mutate your sequences for endless inspiration.

Want to control more than one instrument at a time? You can now split Launchkey 61’s keyboard into two zones, and play one with each hand – or layer two MIDI channels across all 61 keys and send the same notes to both.

Play your way with Custom Modes. Launchkey’s controls aren’t limited to their default assignments; just load up the free Components software in your browser, and configure them to behave exactly the way you want with your software or hardware. You can store up to four custom mappings for both Launchkey’s pads and its encoders, then recall them instantly from the hardware to send your chosen notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.

Go beyond the computer. Using Launchkey 61’s 3.5 mm MIDI output, it’s easy to hook up your hardware synthesizer via a simple adapter – no DAW required. Together with Components and custom mappings, you can take control of all its most important functions directly from your keyboard. Launchkey is also class compliant, and fully compatible with countless music-making apps for iPhone and iPad – including the free Novation Launchpad app.

All you need to create. Launchkey 61 comes with everything you need to plug in and start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite gives you the ability to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, as well as a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools – and it all works perfectly with Launchkey. You also get a selection of additional studio-grade effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite.

Enjoy three years of warranty. Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Novation hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

INCLUDED SOFTWARE

The full collection:
Ableton Live 12 Lite
Cubase LE 14
GForce bundle:

Novation Bass Station
Oberheim SEM
Oberheim OB-EZ
GForce AXXESS

Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools

Delicate Piano
Flautando Strings
Percussion FX 
Shadowy
Paradox Texture
Woodwind Parallax

Klevgrand bundle

LUXE 
R0Verb
Slammer

Melodics curated lessons

SPECIFICATIONS

61 keys
OLED display
16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads – with proprietary FSR technology
2 pad page buttons
Scene Launch / Func buttons
Pitch bend and modulation wheels 
8 encoders
2 encoder page buttons
9 faders 
9 faders buttons 
5 pin MIDI out socket
Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome buttons
Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fixed Chord/Settings/Shift buttons
Octave up/down buttons
Play/stop/record/loop button
Track navigation buttons
USB C socket
Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
Kensington security slot 
USB-Bus Powerd (Power supply not included)

What's in the Box? LaunchKey 61 || USB A to C cable