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Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

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USB MIDI Keyboard

  • With 49 lightly weighted keys
  • 16 Patented FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch
  • OLED display
  • 9 Faders and fader buttons
  • 8 Continuous rotary controls
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • Scale and chord modes
  • Arpeggiator
  • Capture MIDI function
  • MIDI mappings
  • Device lock
  • Buttons for octave up/down, arp/scale/fixed chord, play/stop/record/loop, track navigation, stop/solo/mute, capture MIDI/quantisation/click/undo, scene start as well as device selection and device lock functions
  • Split and Layer function
  • Input for sustain pedal: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI Out
  • USB
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 730 x 93 x 263.5 mm
  • Weight: 4.08 kg
  • Includes USB cable and software package with Ableton Live Lite
Available since October 2024
Item number 594594
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Aftertouch No
Split Zones 2
Layer function Yes
Pitch Bend / Modulation Yes
Rotary Encoder 8
Fader 9
Pads 16
Display Yes
MIDI Interface 1x Out
Sustain Pedal Connection Yes
USB-port Yes
Mains Operation No
Battery Operation No
Bus-Powered Yes
Dimensions 730 x 93 x 263.5 mm
Weight in kg 4,1 kg
Special Features incl. Software Bundle with Ableton Live Lite
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$225
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DAW controller for PC, iPhone, and iPad

With the MK4 series, Novation introduces the fourth generation of the Launchkey controller. Alongside 49 keys for playing melodies, this model also features 16 pads, nine faders, eight encoders for controlling plugin parameters, an arpeggiator, an input for connecting a sustain pedal, and pitchbend and modulation wheels as well as a display on which information about every parameter is shown with more than three characters. Additional functions that facilitate the workflow include note quantisation as well as Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio modes, which in this generation have been expanded to not only stay in the selected key but to also be able to play more expressively. This controller offers seamless integration into all common DAWs and allows extensive parameter control for modern music production.

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

Extensive DAW control

In addition to playing notes with the 49 keys, users can record drum patterns using the 16 pads, which are backlit in RGB colours and feature polyphonic aftertouch. Both inputs are velocity-sensitive, which means that velocity values are recorded. In Scale mode, users can choose one of 30 scales to compose songs without making any mistakes, while entire chords can be played with just a single key using the Fixed Chord mode. Users can also create chord mappings, which make emotional chord progressions possible via the 16 pads. The keyboard can also be split into two zones in order to play two sounds at the same time, and with the Launchkey 49 MK4‘s four custom modes, users can assign buttons, faders, and encoders to hardware or software parameters. The Novation Components software allows users to create their own templates for flexible settings, which are stored in the controller’s internal memory.

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4, Detail

Equipped for the modern producer

Thanks to its extensive possibilities, the Launchkey MK4 series offers not only a clearly arranged user interface for a fast workflow but also helpful Chord and Scale modes for successful productions. The Launchkey 49 MK4’s full range of functions can be used in any DAW that accepts MIDI commands, and beginners in music production will certainly appreciate the included software package, with which they can start producing right away. This includes Ableton Live 12 Lite and numerous virtual instruments, such as a 4-in-1 bundle from GForce with one monophonic and two polyphonic synthesizers, as well as an emulation of a tape sampler. Klevgrand LUXE in turn provides a linear reverb effect with the complexity of a multi-delay system. What is more, users can learn to play the controller more fluently using the included lessons from Melodics for Novation users.

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4, Logo on the backside

About Novation

The English company Novation has been producing affordable popular synthesizers as well as MIDI controllers and keyboards since its foundation in 1992. It was later acquired by the well-known British audio interface manufacturer Focusrite, but the brand still exists within the parent company. The outstanding design, high-quality workmanship and excellent price-performance ratio of the Novation Launchpads have continued to win them many new users. Novation synthesizers include the 8-voice Polyphone Peak, the analogue mono synthesizer Bass Station II, the MiniNova and the paraphonic analogue synthesizer Circuit Mono Station.

Practical tools for successful productions

As mentioned above, the Launchkey’s Scale mode provides predefined chords in a specific scale, while the User Chord mode makes it possible to assign up to six notes that make up a chord to each individual pad. These allocations are stored in the internal memory of the controller, which makes it possible to load them with ease after each system boot. The arpeggiator in turn offers different modes for designing varied patterns. Pressing Shift and Arp activates the Key Latching function, which holds all of the notes being played. When Arp is pressed again for a few seconds, Arp Control Lock is activated, and the user receives access to every parameter via the encoders. With Mutate, the pitch of the original chord can be changed – and with Deviate, the rhythm of the pattern can be modified. In addition to these functions, the Device Control mode can be used to intuitively control up to eight plugin parameters simultaneously in Ableton.

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NOVATION Launchkey 49 Mk4 - Mein Einstieg
Mat_1706 11.11.2024
Die Lieferung von Thomann war wie immer schnell, die Verpackung sehr gut und das Paket ist ohne Beschädigungen angekommen.

Der Midi-Controller wurde nach dem Auspacken angeschlossen, das Betriebssystem hat ein Update erhalten und nach Installation der Novation Treiber (für Windows 10) sauber erkannt. Die Nutzung erfolgt über Cubase (Pro), aktuell Version 13. Keine Probleme gab es mit dem Integrationssketch von NOVATION für Cubase.

Das Keyboard hat eine angenehme Tastatur, nichts klappert. Die Tasten sind weich mit klarem Druckpunkt zu spielen. Wertige Oberfläche und Bedienelemente (Fader, Drehregler etc.) und eine gute Standsicherheit runden das Bild ab. Die mögliche Aufteilung der Tastatur in Zonen kommt mir sehr entgegen.

Das Softwarepaket (Ableton Live 12 Lite etc.) benötige ich voraussichtlich nicht, vielleicht teste ich das aber demnächst noch.

Aus Zeitgründen bin ich bisher noch nicht weiter in die Tiefe eingestiegen, das folgt sicher bald.

Aktuell bin ich sehr zufrieden und kann das NOVATION Launchkey 49 Mk4 weiterempfehlen.
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Mon premier clavier maitre
Erouan37 24.11.2024
Novice dans le domaine des DAW et des claviers maitre, et guitariste avant tout, je découvre donc beaucoup de choses avec ce Launchkey MK4!
La qualité perçue est excellente au premier contact: pads, potards, triggers, touches et molettes, tout est parfait à mes yeux.
La mise en route est simple, une mise à jour à réaliser sans problème.
L'intégration dans ABLETON est excellente, à la condition toutefois que la version utilisée soit très récente (Live 11.3.26 et ultérieure, Live 12.0.25 et ultérieure).
Le pack logiciel associé parait riche, je n'ai pour l'heure pas encore tout récupéré et installé.
J'ai maintenant de longues heures à passer pour faire le tour et maitriser les très nombreuses fonctionnalités de ce clavier!
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