Description
Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 – Professional 88-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard The Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 is a powerful USB MIDI controller keyboard designed for music producers, composers, pianists, and live performers who demand expressive playability and seamless DAW control. Combining a premium 88-note semi-weighted keybed with intuitive software integration and innovative creative tools, it allows you to compose, record, arrange, and perform without interrupting your workflow. Whether you're producing in the studio or performing on stage, Launchkey 88 MK4 provides the perfect balance between the feel of a traditional instrument and the flexibility of modern music production.
Key Features 88 semi-weighted piano-style keys – deliver expressive performance with a natural playing feel. 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch – ideal for finger drumming, clip launching, triggering chords, and expressive performances. 8 endless rotary encoders – provide precise hands-on control of plugins, virtual instruments, effects, and mixer parameters. 9 faders with dedicated buttons – perfect for adjusting channel levels, automation, and DAW controls.
Generative Arpeggiator – helps create inspiring melodic and rhythmic patterns instantly.
Scale and Chord Modes – make composing and improvising easier while keeping every performance in key.
Split and Layer functions – divide the keyboard into independent zones or control multiple MIDI channels simultaneously. 128 × 64 OLED display – provides clear visual feedback for settings, parameters, and controller modes.
Deep integration with major DAWs – offers intuitive control over software without relying on a mouse.
USB bus powered – no external power supply required.
Take Complete Control of Your Music Production Launchkey 88 MK4 is designed to work seamlessly with today's leading digital audio workstations. Dedicated integration gives you instant access to transport controls, mixer channels, plugins, virtual instruments, sends, and automation, allowing you to stay focused on creativity rather than navigating software menus.
Ableton Live 11 or later – direct access to Clip Launch, Drum Rack, Sequencer, and Scene controls.
Logic Pro – intuitive mixer, instrument, and transport control.
Cubase – fast access to essential production and mixing functions.
FL Studio – streamlined workflow for beat making and arrangement.
Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour – optimized integration using dedicated control scripts.
HUI compatibility – works with many additional DAWs supporting the HUI protocol.
Creative Tools That Inspire New Ideas Built-in creative features help transform ideas into finished compositions faster. Whether you're experimenting with melodies, creating chord progressions, or building rhythmic patterns, Launchkey provides powerful tools that encourage creativity while keeping your workflow intuitive and efficient.
Generative Arpeggiator with Step Editor – creates evolving melodic and rhythmic sequences.
Scale Mode – includes 30 built-in scales to ensure every note stays in key.
Chord Map – helps discover new harmonic progressions and musical ideas.
Fixed Chord Mode – assign a chord once and play it anywhere on the keyboard.
User Chord Mode – save and trigger your own custom chord voicings.
Split Mode – divide the keyboard into two independent performance zones.
Layer Mode – control two virtual instruments or MIDI channels simultaneously.
Expressive Performance with a Premium 88-Key Keybed The custom-designed semi-weighted waterfall-style keyboard provides an excellent balance between responsiveness and control. It delivers enough sensitivity for expressive piano performances while remaining fast and comfortable for synthesizer parts, orchestral libraries, and virtual instruments. The full 88-note range gives performers complete freedom without constantly switching octaves. 88 full-size piano-style keys – ideal for pianists, composers, and professional producers.
Semi-weighted action – combines authentic feel with fast response for every playing style.
Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels – add expressive control to every performance.
Dedicated octave buttons – quickly shift keyboard range whenever needed.
Hands-On Control with Pads, Faders, and Encoders Launchkey 88 MK4 gives you direct access to your entire production environment. High-quality FSR pads provide exceptional sensitivity and consistency, while faders and endless encoders make adjusting instruments, effects, and mixer settings quick and intuitive. 16 Launchpad-style RGB pads – perfect for finger drumming, clip launching, and chord performance.
Polyphonic aftertouch – adds expressive control to every individual pad. 8 endless rotary encoders – adjust plugins, virtual instruments, and effects with precision. 9 faders – control mixer channels, automation, and MIDI CC parameters.
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