Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
Create and play your music like never before with the Novation Launchkey 61 MK4, the centrepiece of your live/studio rig. Hands-on control of all major DAWs, this  re-engineered model features 61 semi-weighted keys, and deep DAW integration.

MK4 Launchkey Series
The Launchkey has been re-engineered to look, feel, and play like an instrument — from the high-quality keybed and unique patented Launchpad-style FSR pads, to the continuous encoders and crisp, bright OLED display. Launchkey combines these elements with onboard creative tools that allow you to produce chord progressions, bass lines, melodies, and sequences with expression and speed.

Control Your Software
Now in its fourth generation, the new Launchkey features a redesigned interface that feels and plays as a musical instrument. 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 a 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. Adjust DAW and plugin settings with precision using the continuous encoders and buttons for accurate control of your session. Launch clips and scenes, play drums and chords with our newly patented Launchpad-style pads and sequence drum racks, melodies, and chords in Ableton Live. Launchkey comes with everything you need to plug in and start making music straight away. Access to Ableton Live 12 Lite, along with a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools — all seamlessly integrated to take you beyond just controlling your DAW.

Re-Imagine Your Creativity
Create pitch-perfect musical harmony and melody with Scale Mode, even without prior musical training. Choose from 30 different scales to inspire your creativity in new directions. Instantly capture and play fixed interval chords with Fixed Chord, and save your favourite chord sets or progressions with User Chord. Get your ideas flowing quickly with Chord Map, featuring 40 banks of eight well-voiced chords, all playable from Launchkey's pads. Find your rhythm with the enhanced Launchkey generative arpeggiator, enabling you to express and shape your sequence using the new eight-step editor.

Work Intuitively
Launchkey is crafted for music makers. The layout and workflow have been redesigned from the ground up to ensure hands-on control and compatibility with all major DAWs. Navigate through music sessions with precision. Rapidly access transport, mixer, and plugin controls without taking your hands off Launchkey, to stay in your creative flow. The bright OLED display ensures easy navigation and feedback of adjusted parameters and controls.

Unique Software Bundle
The new Launchkey comes with a unique software bundle that enables you to dive straight into music creation. Ableton Live 12 Lite empowers you to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, complemented by a selection of premium instruments, effects, and creative tools — all seamlessly integrated with your Launchkey.
Klevgrand - Renowned for intuitive and effective production tools, Klevgrand, based in Stockholm, Sweden, offers Launchkey users three premium plugins: LUXE for track enhancement, R0Verb for multi-delay effects, and Slammer for comprehensive drum customisation.
GForce – Beautifully modelled heritage synth VSTs with emulations of classic Oberheim synthesizers. The bundle includes Oberheim SEM, Oberheim OB-EZ, and AXXESS.
Orchestral Tools – World-class orchestral and acoustic sounds, including the Parallel Orchestra Bundle, exclusively for Launchkey customers. This bundle features Delicate Piano, Flautando Strings, Percussion FX, Shadowy, Paradox Texture, and Woodwind Parallax. It supports creating a wide range of music, from cinematic to hip hop.
Ableton Live 12 Lite - The popular music creation software with seamless Launchkey integration. It includes effects, instruments, sounds, and creative features to make any kind of music with ease.
Melodics - A desktop and mobile app offering bespoke lessons for Novation users. Learn to play keys or pads with guided lessons and popular songs for both beginners and advanced users.

Features:

• The Launchkey 61 features a semi-weighted piano-style keybed, designed for expressive and dynamic playing.
• Powerful integration with all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reason, FL Studio, Ardour, and more.
• Fixed/User Chord Modes on 16 pads, a Scale Mode with 30 scales, a Chord Detector, a generative arpeggiator, an eight-step sequencer, and a Chord Map with a wide range of handcrafted chords with dynamic performance modifiers.
• Includes a software bundle with Ableton Live 12 Lite, GForce synths, Orchestral Tools, Klevgrand plugins, and Melodics lessons for complete music creation and learning.
• Includes a USB-C socket, 5 pin MIDI out socket, and a 1/4” jack sustain pedal socket.
• 61 semi-weighted piano-style keys
• Generative arpeggiator with step editor
• Scale Mode - with 30 built-in scales to choose from
• Zones: Parts A and B, Split, and Layer
• Chord modes: Chord Map/Fixed Chord/User Chord
• Custom Modes
• Octave up/down buttons
• 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
• 2 pad page buttons Scene Launch / Func buttons
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels
• 8 continuous encoders
• 2 encoder page buttons
• 9 faders and buttons
• Play/stop/record/loop buttons
• Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome
• Track navigation buttons
• USB-C socket
• 5 pin MIDI out socket
• Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
• Kensington security slot
• USB bus powered
• Power supply not included
• Width: 895mm
• Depth: 263.5mm
• Height: 93mm
• Weight: 4.78kg
• 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