Novation Launchkey 61 MK4

The Launchkey 61 MK4 from Novation is a powerful all-in-one DAW controller that features enhanced keys, pads, onboard controls, and improved DAW integration. Every element has been meticulously designed for expression and musicality, finely tuned to support your creative flow.

Novation’s best-ever 61-note semi-weighted waterfall-style keybed and 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch allow you to play instruments and drums, launch clips and scenes, and more. You also have access to a bank of nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders, giving you hands-on control of your DAW’s mixer, devices, and effects.

The Launchkey includes a range of performance controls and options: a powerful arpeggiator, three chord modes for creating chord progressions, a scale mode to keep you in key, and a chord detector that displays the current chord on a crisp OLED display.

The Launchkey 61 is directly connectable to external synths and other MIDI hardware via its full-size MIDI out port, allowing you to take control of the most important functions directly from the keyboard. Connect to countless music-making apps for iPhone and iPad thanks to USB compatibility, as well as explore the suite of included software, giving you endless music creation options!

Harness the power of the Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 today - available to order at Bop DJ!

• NEW Novation Play
• NEW Native Instruments NKS Integration
• NEW NI Komplete Select
• Powerful DAW control - compatible with all major DAWs
• 61-note semi-weighted waterfall-style keys
• 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
• 8 encoders and 9 faders
• Crisp OLED display
• Built-in arpeggiator
• 3 chord modes: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps
• Scale mode and chord detector
• Keyboard split and layer functions
• Full-size MIDI-out port
• Included software: Ableton Live 12 and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments

Novation Launchkey is compatible with all major DAWs straight out of the box, offering seamless, customised integration for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Ardour. This gives you a hardware-powered workflow with full control of transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and EQ, clip launching, and instrument and effect parameters. Additionally, when working with Ableton Live's Session View or Logic's Live Loops, the 16 drum pads transform into Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlighting that mirrors your on-screen display.

The Launchkey 61 features an enhanced keybed that is both highly responsive for delicate playing and durable for long-term use. Equipped with 61 semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys, it combines the convenience of a software-based workflow with the touch and quality of a high-end hardware instrument.

For finger-drummers, the Launchkey now includes 16 patented, velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Each pad is equipped with a unique radial sensor that boosts sensitivity and ensures greater consistency, allowing for tighter and more nuanced performances.

The creative tools on the Launchkey 61 are integrated directly into the hardware, ensuring consistent functionality whether you're using them with your DAW, hardware synths, or mobile devices. Scale Modes let you lock your keyboard to one of 30 scales to avoid incorrect notes, or even map everything to just the white keys. The Fixed Chord mode enables you to play full chords with a single key, while the new Chord Maps allow you to create emotive progressions using the pads. Additionally, the latest version of the arpeggiator makes it simpler to twist and evolve your sequences, providing endless inspiration.

Launchkey’s controls are fully customisable beyond their default settings. Simply open the free Components software in your browser to configure them precisely for your software or hardware needs. You can save up to four custom mappings for Launchkey’s faders, pads, and encoders, and switch between them instantly from the hardware to send your chosen notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.

With its five-pin MIDI output, the Launchkey 61 allows for straightforward connection to your hardware synthesiser without needing a DAW. Combined with Components and customisable mappings, you can manage all essential functions directly from your keyboard. Additionally, Launchkey is USB-powered and class-compliant, making it compatible with numerous music-making apps for iPhone and iPad, including the free Novation Launchpad app.

Launchkey 61 MK4 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.

• 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. Play works standalone or as a VST/AU plugin in your DAW of choice.
• Komplete Select - Whether you're making beats, writing songs, or experimenting with electronic sounds – find the Komplete bundle that’s perfect for you.
• 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.
• 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 Novation's 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. Novation's 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 with highly customizable with 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.

Novation and Native Instruments have partnered to bring NKS integration to the Launchkey Series USB MIDI controller keyboards. This powerful update provides seamless control of over 2,000+ NKS-compatible instruments and effects, allowing users to browse, load, tweak, and manage presets effortlessly using hands-on controls.

With NKS, creators can stay fully focused on their music - eliminating the hassle of manual parameter mapping and streamlining the creative process.

Experience the seamless connection between your Launchkey MIDI controller and Native Instruments' legendary sounds with NKS. Plus, get a free Komplete Select bundle, packed with synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects - ready to Kontrol with your Novation Launchkey keyboard.

Product Hardware Specifications

• 61 keys
• OLED display
• 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads – with proprietary FSR technology
• 2 pad page buttons
• Scene Launch / Function 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

Power Requirements

• USB bus powered
• Power supply not included

What's In The Box

• Launchkey 61
• USB A to C cable