Novation Launchkey 61 MK4
Launchkey 61 is a powerful DAW controller featuring a premium
semi-weighted keybed, eight continuous encoders, nine faders, and
16 velocity-sensitive pads for playing drums, instruments, and
launching clips. Designed for artists, the 61-key offers powerful
DAW integration with a thoughtfully arranged control surface. Play
instruments and drums, launch clips and scenes, and gain instant
hands-on control over your DAW’s mixer, devices, and effects.
The Launchkey 61 includes sophisticated Chord and Scale modes,
perfectly synced with the OLED display to keep you in key. It also
features an editable Arpeggiator, three Chord Modes for quick
musical progressions, and a Chord Detector that displays the
current chord on the OLED screen.
Powerful DAW integration
Launchkey offers powerful, custom integration for: Ableton Live,
Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, FL Studio, and Ardour. With these,
you get a hardware-powered workflow that gives you full control of
transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and EQ, clip
launching, and instrument and effect parameters.
Our best-ever keys and pads
Launchkey 61’s upgraded keybed is sensitive enough for the most
delicate melodies while being robust enough to endure the rigours
of any performance. 61 semi-weighted, piano-style keys bring the
feel of a premium instrument to Launchkey. And for finger drummers,
Launchkey now sports our patented, velocity-sensitive drum pads
with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, Launchkey
features a unique radial sensor that enhances sensitivity and
improves consistency, enabling even tighter performances.
Get in the Zone
Want to control more than one instrument at a time? With
Launchkey 61, you can easily split the keyboard into two distinct
zones.
Play different sounds with each hand or layer two MIDI channels
across all 61 keys to send the same notes to both zones. This
powerful feature lets you maximise your creative possibilities and
control multiple instruments seamlessly.
Move with the melody
Groove with the tempo of your project using the latest version
of our generative arpeggiator.
Effortlessly create and mutate musical sequences with our new
eight-step editor, expressing your vibe through tie, accent, and
ratchet controls.
Overcome creative blocks
Explore a wide range of handcrafted chords with dynamic
performance modifiers through Chord Map, perfect for captivating
live performances.
Trigger chords from a single key using Fixed Chord mode, store
chord progressions with User Chord Mode, then play them back on the
16 velocity-sensitive drum pads.
All you need to create
The new Launchkey comes with a unique software bundle that
enables you to dive straight into music creation. Ableton Live 12
Lite empowers you to record and perform with up to eight tracks of
MIDI or audio, complemented by a selection of premium instruments,
effects, and creative tools — all seamlessly integrated with your
Launchkey.
Klevgrand - Renowned for intuitive and effective
production tools
Klevgrand, based in Stockholm, Sweden, offers Launchkey users
three premium plugins: LUXE for track enhancement, R0Verb for
multi-delay effects, and Slammer for comprehensive drum
customisation.
GForce
beautifully modelled heritage synth VSTs with emulations of
classic Oberheim synthesizers. The bundle includes Oberheim SEM,
Oberheim OB-EZ, and AXXESS.
Orchestral Tools
World-class orchestral and acoustic sounds, including the
Parallel Orchestra Bundle, exclusively for Launchkey customers.
This bundle features Delicate Piano, Flautando Strings, Percussion
FX, Shadowy, Paradox Texture, and Woodwind Parallax. It supports
creating a wide range of music, from cinematic to hip hop.
Ableton Live 12 Lite
The popular music creation software with seamless Launchkey
integration. It includes effects, instruments, sounds, and creative
features to make any kind of music with ease.
Melodics
A desktop and mobile app offering bespoke lessons for Novation
users. Learn to play keys or pads with guided lessons and popular
songs for both beginners and advanced users.
