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Novation LaunchKey 61 Keyboard Controller MK4
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The Creative Controller. 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 semi-weighted 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.
Launchkey 61. Find inspiration with Launchkey 61 - a powerful, all-in-one DAW controller with five 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.
In-depth DAW control. Powerful control of Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour, 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 synth-style keyboard is sensitive and expressive.
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.
NKS-ready hardware. Native Kontrol Standard provides you with a seamless connection between Native Instruments software and the controls on your Novation hardware.
Additional software. Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments: The full list can be found below.
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, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, 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.
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 each for Launchkey's faders, pads, and encoders, and recall them instantly from the hardware to send your chosen notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.
Go beyond the computer. Launchkey 61's five-pin MIDI output makes it easy to hook up your hardware synthesizer - 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 USB-powered and class compliant, so it's 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.
Spark inspiration with Novation Play. Novation Play turns your controller into an inspiring instrument. This exclusive collaboration with Klevgrand features 80+ expertly designed basses, leads, pads, drum kits and more - all sampled from vintage Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synthesisers. Step away from the screen and stay in the flow with pre-mapped encoders for sculpting each sound, four included Pad FX toggled via dedicated pads, and rapid preset switching from the encoder bank buttons. Play works standalone or as a VST/AU plugin in your DAW of choice.
Warranty. 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.
What's in the Box? LaunchKey 61 || USB A to C cable
Includes Ableton Live 12 Lite and a huge collection of instruments and effects
Ableton Live 12 Lite. Live 12 Lite is the latest version of Ableton's innovative software for recording, producing, and performing music. It includes essential workflows, instruments and effects for creating new sounds, recording ideas, performing on stage, and much more.
Cubase LE 14. Cubase LE 14 is ready to meet the demands of high-quality songwriting and production projects. Offering up to sixteen audio tracks, up to twenty-four MIDI tracks for external instruments and up to eight instrument tracks for virtual instruments, Cubase LE 14 has enough power to record as many as eight audio channels simultaneously.
Novation Play. The voice of Launchkey: This exclusive collaboration with Klevgrand includes 80+ expertly designed basses, leads, pads, drum kits and more — all integrated seamlessly with Launchkey's controls for an immediate, hardware-like workflow.
Komplete 15 Select. Whether you're making beats, writing songs, or experimenting with electronic sounds - find the Komplete bundle that's perfect for you.
GForce. We've also partnered with GForce to bring a comprehensive, 4-in-1 bundle of some of the most renowned synths in history. This bundle includes an enhanced emulation of our iconic Bass Station, as well as the Oberheim SEM, Oberheim OB-EZ, and GForce AXXESS synthesisers.
Orchestral Tools. Discover the perfect blend of orchestral instruments and effects tailored for Novation Launchkey. Our curated bundle combines selections from two Orchestral Tools collections; Inspire 2 and Time Macro, offering you a versatile suite of sounds. These samples, recorded to the highest standards, bring the essence of a full orchestra to your fingertips.
Klevgrand. Klevgrand's LUXE is an easy-to-use effect plugin designed for enhancing tracks to fit seamlessly within a mix, whether on drum buses, vocal tracks, or anything in between. Klevgrand's R0Verb is a unique audio effect that merges the simplicity of reverb with the complexity of a multi-delay system. With up to 50 individual delay lines at your command, you can precisely control volume, pre-delay, feedback, and high shelf for each one. Slammer is a multi-sampled drum plugin that contains 30 different instruments made from a large number of carefully recorded and edited samples each with highly customisable settings for pitch, filtering, effect sends, decay time, velocity mapping, and more.
Melodics. Melodics is a unique desktop and mobile app the helps you learn to play the music that you love; whether on keys or pads. They have created a bundle of bespoke lessons for Novation users which are included free with Launchkey.