Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 Midi Keybord Overview:

Launchkey 49 White brings a sleek, modern look to a powerful DAW controller. It features 49 semi-weighted white and grey mini-keys, eight encoders, nine faders, and 16 velocity-sensitive pads for drums, instruments, and clip launching. Plus, Chord and Scale modes work with the OLED display to keep you in key.

Key Features

• Chord and Scale modes
  
• Powerful integration with all major DAWs
  
• Eight endless rotary encoders
  
• Nine faders and buttons
  
• Semi-weighted keybed
  
• 16 velocity-sensitive pads
  
• Pro-grade software bundle

The Creative Controller

Made for creative music makers, the new Launchkey puts deep DAW control, Ableton Live sequencing, and a generative arpeggiator at your fingertips — with chord and scale tools, a pro-grade software bundle, and a re-engineered design that feels like an instrument.

Play music. Get creative.
Control your software and unlock new musical ideas with the new Launchkey. Play instinctively with Scale, Fixed Chord, and Chord Map, shape evolving rhythms with the arpeggiator, and take hands-on control of your DAW to turn inspiration into tracks.

1. Powerful DAW integration
Launchkey offers custom integration with Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour.

2. Built-in creative tools
Powerful built-in Arpeggiator and three Chord Modes make it easy to create musical progressions, ensuring you're never waiting for inspiration.

3. Our best ever pads
Take control with 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, perfect for launching clips, playing chords, and expressive drumming.

16 Launchpad-style pads
For finger-drummers, Launchkey 49 White features our patented, velocity-sensitive FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Each pad uses a unique radial sensor for greater sensitivity and consistency, delivering tighter, more expressive performances. They can also be set to trigger chords or individual notes with polyphonic aftertouch.

Play it like an instrument.
From the semi-weighted keybed to the intuitive hardware controls and built-in creative tools, Launchkey 49 White has been designed to remove the obstacles you face when writing music, helping you stay focused and inspired to bring new ideas to life.

Specifications:

Keybord

• 49 semi-weighted piano-style keys

Creative tools

• 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: pads/encoders/faders

Controls and pads

• 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
  
• 2 pad page buttons Scene Launch / Func buttons
  
• Octave up/down buttons
  
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  
• 8 endless rotary encoders
  
• 2 encoder page buttons
  
• 9 faders and buttons
  
• Play/stop/record/loop buttons
  
• Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome
  
• Track navigation buttons

Display

• 128 x 64 monochrome OLED display

DAW integration

• Custom DAW scripts: Ableton Live 11 or later, Logic X & 11, Cubase 11 & 12, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour
  
• Compatible with all other DAWs through HUI

Connectivity

• USB-C socket
  
• 5-pin MIDI out socket
  
• Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
  
• Kensington security slot

Dimensions

• Width: 730mm
  
• Depth: 263.5mm
  
• Height: 93mm
  
• Weight: 4.08kg

Power requirements

• USB bus powered
  
• Power supply not included