Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

Unlock your musical potential with the Launchkey 49 MK4, the ultimate all-in-one DAW controller designed to enhance your creativity. The Launchkey 49 MK4 is a versatile MIDI keyboard that features 49 semi-weighted keys and 16 innovative FSR pads tailored for finger drumming and clip launching, offering a seamless interface for both novice and experienced musicians. 

Cutting-edge Hardware

With its sleek, minimalist design and cutting-edge hardware, the Launchkey 49 MK4 integrates effortlessly with major DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio. Enjoy enhanced control with nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders, ensuring you have everything you need for mixing, plugin manipulation, and live performances right at your fingertips.

Expanded Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio Modes

Experience the next generation of musical expression with expanded Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio Modes, designed to keep you in tune and inspire creativity. The bright OLED display provides clear feedback for an intuitive workflow, whether you're working in your studio or on the go.

High-quality Keybed

Crafted for durability and sensitivity, the high-quality keybed replicates the feel of a premium instrument, while the velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads respond to your touch with exceptional accuracy. With the ability to split the keyboard into zones or layer MIDI channels, your creative possibilities are limitless.

Customise your experience

Customise your experience through the free Components software, allowing for personalized control over faders, pads, and encoders. Store up to four custom mappings for instant access, making your workflow more efficient than ever.

Direct connection to hardware synthesizers

The Launchkey 49 MK4 also features five-pin MIDI output, enabling direct connection to hardware synthesizers, and is USB-powered for compatibility with iOS music-making apps, including the free Novation Launchpad app. 

Ableton Live 12 Lite Included

Included with your purchase is Ableton Live 12 Lite DAW software, providing essential recording and performance capabilities, along with a suite of professional instruments, effects, and creative tools from Novation and Focusrite. Step into the world of music creation with the complete creative package that is Novation Launchkey 49 MK4.

• In-depth DAW control - Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason and more, with no set-up required
• Modify your software - Eight encoders deliver instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects; user mappings can also be created for customised control
• Perform with a high-quality keybed - 49-note synth-style keyboard
• Play drums and instruments - 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch for playing drums and instruments, as well launching clips and working with grids
• Powerful tools for creating chords and patterns - powerful built-in Arpeggiator and three Chord Modes to easily create musical progressions: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps
• Stay in key - Scale Mode locks notes on the keyboard into right key, and Chord
• Detector shows what chord is currently being played, with visual representation on the OLED display
• Split and Layer the keyboard - Split allows you to divide the keyboard into two independent zones, while Layer enables two MIDI channels to be played simultaneously using the same keys.
• Connect other instruments - connect directly to synths and other MIDI hardware with its full-size MIDI out port; it also works with your iPhone or iPad
• Create your own control surfaces - Launchkey is fully customisable; map MIDI parameters to pads and controls of your choice with Novation’s easy-to-use
• Components software
• Additional software - Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments
• Three years Manufacturer Warranty

Software Included

• Ableton Live 12 Lite
• GForce bundle:
  
  • Oberheim SEM
  • Oberheim OB-EZ
  • GForce AXXESS
  • GForce Bass Station
• Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools:
  
  • Delicate Piano
  • Flautando Strings
  • Percussion FX 
  • Shadowy
  • Paradox Texture
  • Woodwind Parallax
• Klevgrand bundle:
  
  • LUXE
  • R0Verb
  • Slammer
• Melodics curated lessons

Product Hardware Specifications

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

Other

• Weight (without accessories): 4.08kg/9.00lbs  
• Weight (with accessories): 4.12kg/9.08lbs 
• Height: 93mm/3.66" 
• Width: 730mm/28.74" 
• Depth: 263.5mm/10.37"