Novation Launchkey 25 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Novation Launchkey 25 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Novation
SKU:
LAUNCHKEY-25-MK4
$189.99
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Description

Novation LaunchKey 25 MK4

Launchkey 25 is a powerful DAW controller with two octaves of synth-style, full-size keys, eight continuous encoders and 16 velocity-sensitive pads for playing drums, instruments and launching clips. Creative Chord and Scale modes are built right in and work with the OLED display to make staying in key effortless.

Features

  • Chord and Scale modes
  • Powerful integration with all major DAWs
  • Eight endless rotary encoders
  • 25 synth-action keys
  • 16 velocity-sensitive pads
  • Pro-grade software bundle included

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.

Custom Modes: Control Anything

The full-size five-pin MIDI output, works with any MIDI-compatible device. Use Novation Components to configure four Custom Modes, which map Launchkey’s knobs, faders, and pads to software and hardware features.

Powerful DAW integration

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

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.

Our best ever pads

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

Workflow and navigation

Workflow buttons provide instant access to key DAW functions, speeding up production. Capture MIDI records any performance, even if you missed the record button. Toggle the metronome, quantise clips, or undo/redo with ease. The transport buttons mirror your DAW’s controls for play, stop, record, and loop, keeping your workflow seamless.
 

All you need to create

Launchkey includes a unique software bundle to get you creating straight away. Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE help you capture ideas, Novation Play gives Launchkey a voice with its meticulously sampled synths, and you also get additional instruments and effects from Klevgrand, GForce, Native Instruments, and Orchestral Tools — plus lessons from Melodics.

Spark inspiration with Novation Play

The voice of Launchkey: This exclusive collaboration with Klevgrand includes 80+ expertly designed sounds — from basses to leads, pads, drums, and more — all sampled from renowned electronic and acoustic instruments and seamlessly integrated with Launchkey for a hardware-like workflow.
 

Specifications

Keybed

  • 25 synth-style keys

Creative tools

  • Generative arpeggiator with step editor
  • Scale Mode - with 30 built-in scales to choose from
  • Chord modes: Chord Map/Fixed Chord/User Chord
  • Custom Modes: pads/encoders

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
  • 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 and 11, Cubase 11 and 12, Reason Studios, 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

  • Width461mm
  • Depth251mm
  • Height79mm
  • Weight1.8kg

Power Requirements

  • USB bus powered
  • Power supply not included

What's in the box?

  • Launchkey 25
  • USB type C-to-A cable