Novation Launchkey 49 Key MK4 MIDI Controller Keyboard

The Novation Launchkey 49 is a dynamic and versatile all-in-one DAW controller designed for musicians, producers, and performers seeking a powerful tool for their creative workflow. Featuring four octaves of semi-weighted keys, 16 velocity-sensitive FSR pads, and a full complement of faders and encoders, this controller provides a premium music-making experience whether you're in the studio or on the go. With seamless DAW integration and enhanced creative tools, Launchkey 49 is built to inspire and empower your music production.

Unleash Your Creativity—Master Your Music with Launchkey 49

Elevate your music production with the Launchkey 49, the ultimate DAW controller that combines robust functionality with a sleek, minimalist design. Offering 49 semi-weighted keys, 16 patented FSR pads, and a bank of faders and encoders, this next-generation controller gives you the tools to craft, control, and perform your music with ease. Whether you're working within your DAW, controlling hardware synths, or creating on your iPhone or iPad, Launchkey 49 offers seamless integration, intuitive controls, and a suite of powerful creative features to bring your musical ideas to life.

Now Includes GForce Bass Station Plugin

Elevate your creativity with the iconic sounds of the '90s! The Novation Launchkey MK4, SL MkIII, and FLkey now come bundled with the GForce Bass Station plugin—a definitive virtual recreation of Novation’s classic mono-synth. Featuring 16 voices, over 300 presets, a built-in arpeggiator and sequencer, and versatile effects, this plugin adds immense sonic potential to your MIDI controller. Seamlessly integrate it with Mac or PC in AU, AAX, VST, or VST3 formats and explore a world of analogue-inspired synthesis.

Key Features

• Premium Keybed and Pads: Launchkey 49 features a responsive, semi-weighted keybed designed for expressive playability. The 49 full-size, waterfall-style keys are sensitive enough for delicate passages yet durable for rigorous use. The 16 velocity-sensitive FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch provide unparalleled sensitivity and consistency for finger drumming, clip launching, and more.
• Comprehensive DAW Integration: Effortlessly control all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour. Enjoy hands-on control over transport, mixing, EQ, clip launching, and instrument/effect parameters. The 16 RGB pads double as Launchpad-style clip launchers, perfectly mirroring your on-screen workflow.
• Expanded Creative Tools: Unlock new levels of creativity with enhanced Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio Modes. Scale Modes help you stay in key, while Fixed Chord mode and Chord Maps enable rich, emotive chord progressions. The advanced arpeggiator allows you to transform and evolve sequences effortlessly. You can also split the keyboard into two zones or layer two MIDI channels for versatile control.
• Customizable Controls: Use the free Components software to personalize the Launchkey 49’s faders, pads, and encoders, storing up to four custom mappings. Instantly recall these mappings to suit your workflow, whether you're controlling software or hardware.
• Versatile Connectivity: The five-pin MIDI output allows you to control hardware synthesizers directly, without needing a DAW. The USB-C connection ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices, including iPhones and iPads, and the controller is USB bus-powered for ultimate portability.
• All-in-One Software Bundle: Launchkey 49 comes equipped with Ableton Live 12 Lite, a collection of iconic synths from GForce, orchestral instruments from Orchestral Tools, innovative effects from Klevgrand, and curated lessons from Melodics. This comprehensive bundle gives you everything you need to start creating music immediately.

Technical Specifications

Hardware Specifications:

• 49 semi-weighted keys
• OLED display for real-time feedback
• 16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads with proprietary FSR technology
• 8 rotary encoders with 2 page buttons
• 9 faders with corresponding buttons
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels
• 5-pin MIDI out socket
• USB-C socket for connectivity
• Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
• Kensington security slot

Power Requirements:

• USB bus powered (Power supply not included)

What's in the Box

• Launchkey 49 controller
• USB A to C cable
• Ableton Live 12 Lite software
• Comprehensive software bundle including GForce synths, Orchestral Tools instruments, Klevgrand effects, and Melodics lessons