Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 keyboard controller

Introducing the Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 keyboard controller

Launchkey is a powerful DAW controller packed with essential creation tools that are designed to streamline your creative process. The 61 key model offers a premium semi-weighted keybed for a more expressive and dynamic playing experience. It also has 16 velocity-sensitive pads for playing drums, instruments, and launching clips. Additionally, these controllers include an editable Arpeggiator, three Chord Modes for rapid musical progression, a Scale Mode to keep you in key, and a Chord Detector that visually displays the current chord on the OLED screen. Designed for artists, the Launchkey 61 includes eight continuous encoders, nine faders, and sophisticated Chord and Scale modes, perfectly synced with the OLED display to keep you in key.

Launchkey keyboards feature powerful integration with all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, Reason, FL Studio, Ardour, and more. Plus, they come with a software bundle with Ableton Live 12 Lite, GForce synths, Orchestral Tools, Klevgrand plugins, and Melodics lessons for complete music creation and learning.

Get hands-on

Launchkey 61’s upgraded keybed is sensitive enough for the most delicate melodies while being robust enough to endure the rigours of any performance, and for finger drummers, Launchkey 61 sports velocity-sensitive drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch and a unique radial sensor that enhances sensitivity and improves consistency.

Take control

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.

Focus on the melody

Effortlessly create and alter musical sequences with the eight-step editor, projecting expression 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.

Everything you need to sound your best

Launchkey comes with a unique software bundle that enables you to dive straight into music creation, empowering you to record and perform using 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.