Master Keyboard

The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 is a keyboard controller designed to deliver a seamless and intuitive music creation experience. With 49 velocity-sensitive keys, this instrument gives you precise control over your DAW software. It also features 16 backlit RGB velocity-sensitive pads, perfect for playing beats or launching clips. The OLED display provides a clear view of parameters, while multiple dedicated controls and buttons make it easy to navigate your projects. Compatible with major DAW software, the Launchkey 49 MK4 is USB-powered and includes a MIDI output for connecting to other instruments.

ARTICLE N° 96917
  • Novation Launchkey 49 MK4
  • Master keyboard
  • Number of keys: 49
  • Keyboard: velocity-sensitive keys
  • Display: OLED screen
  • Controls:
  • Wheels: pitch bend & modulation
  • Backlit RGB velocity-sensitive pads: x16
  • Rotary encoders: x8
  • Track navigation buttons
  • Pad page keys: x2
  • Scene Launch / Func keys
  • Encoder page keys: x2
  • Capture MIDI / Undo / Quantise / Metronome keys
  • Scale / Chord Map / Arp / Fixed Chord / Settings / Shift keys
  • Octave Up / Down keys
  • Transport keys: Play / Stop / Record / Loop
  • Connections:
  • USB-C port
  • MIDI output: 5-pin DIN
  • Sustain pedal input: ∅6.35 mm jack
  • Kensington anti-theft security slot
  • Power supply: Via USB port (USB-A⭢USB-C cable supplied)
  • Dimensions: 730 x 264 x 93 mm
  • Weight: 4.08 kg
  • OS compatibility:
  • Windows 10
  • macOS 10.12 or later
  • DAW software compatibility:
  • Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio and Ardour
  • Software included: see below in the Information
With the Novation Launchkey 49 MK4, you have in your hands a master keyboard with 49 velocity-sensitive keys, designed for optimal interaction with your DAW software. Whether you are on Ableton Live, Logic Pro or any other DAW, the 8 rotary encoders and the numerous navigation buttons offer you a quick and efficient handling, without the need for prior configuration.

In addition, the OLED screen guarantees you an immediate and clear visualization of the essential parameters.

The 16 backlit RGB pads of the Launchkey 49 MK4, also velocity-sensitive, will allow you to play with remarkable expressiveness. These pads are perfect not only for programming rhythms, but also for launching clips or controlling pad matrices in your DAW. Their integration with the software is advanced, making each musical session more intuitive and creative.

For more advanced management of your sounds, Launchkey 49 MK4 offers features like Scale mode, which automatically adjusts notes to the chosen key, preventing any wrong notes. Chord modes and the included arpeggiator will help you create complex chord progressions effortlessly.
These features, combined with the Chord Detector, which displays the chord being played on the OLED display, will enrich your compositions.

Launchkey 49 MK4 is not limited to software: with its MIDI DIN output, you can connect it directly to other synthesizers or MIDI equipment, expanding your creative possibilities. It is also compatible with mobile devices such as iPhone or iPad, making it a versatile tool for both the stage and the studio.

Finally, integration with Novation's Components software allows you to fully customize the Launchkey 49 MK4's MIDI controls. This way you can adapt the instrument to your workflow, whether for live or studio production, ensuring maximum flexibility in your musical creations.
Number of keys
 49
Touch
 Semi-weighted Keys
Key size
 Standard
Rotating knobs
 8
Compatibility
 MacOS, Windows, Apple iOS, Android
Power supply
 Via USB bus
Pitch Bend / Modulation
 Yes
Pads
 Yes
Velocity-sensitive
 Yes
Transport functions
 Yes
Arpeggiator
 Yes
Software incl.
 Ableton Live Lite
Screen
 Yes
Control pedal input
 Sustain
MIDI port
 Yes
USB port
 Yes
Weight
 4,08 kg
A little detail on the software provided with the Launchkey 49 MK4:

-Ableton Live 12 Lite:
Live 12 Lite is a lightweight version of Ableton's famous music production software. It allows you to compose, record, and perform with essential tools to create and manipulate sounds, ideal for getting started in production.

-GForce:
This bundle brings together four legendary synthesizers, including a mono synth, two polyphonic synths, and a tape sampler. Perfect for composing basses, melodies, chords, and varied sequences with authentic vintage sounds.

-Orchestral Tools:
This bundle brings together orchestral instruments and effects from the Inspire 2 and Time Macro collections, ideal for adding a realistic orchestral dimension to your compositions, especially with Novation's Launchkey.

-Klevgrand :
-LUXE: This effects plug-in simplifies the integration of tracks into the mix, optimizing sonic cohesion, whether for drums, vocals or other instruments.
-R0Verb: Innovative reverb combined with a multiple delay system, offering precise control over every aspect of the sound for rich and complex effects.
-Slammer: Drum plug-in containing 30 separate instruments, offering total control over tone, effects, and dynamics, perfect for tailor-made rhythms.

-Melodics :
Educational application to learn to play on keyboard and pads, with courses specially designed for Novation users, allowing rapid progress in musical learning.

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