Novation Launchkey 25 Mk4
UPC/EAN #815301001652
MPN #LAUNCHKEY-25-MK4
$259.00
Save 19.1%, MSRP $320.00
Powerful 25-note mini-controller keyboard for all major DAWs
Find inspiration anywhere with Launchkey Mini 25 " a portable, all-in-one DAW controller with two octaves of synth-action minikeys and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, clip launching, and more. The next generation of Launchkey also gives you new ways to get creative in your DAW, with hardware synths, or on iPhone and iPad. Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio Modes have each been expanded to help you stay in key and perform in even more expressive ways " all with detailed feedback from the crisp, new OLED display.
Enhanced DAW integration
Launchkey supports all major DAWs right out the box, with seamless, custom integration for: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, 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. And when using Ableton Live's Session View or Logic's Live Loops, the 16 drum pads double as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlights that perfectly match what you see on screen.
More powerful creative tools
Launchkey Mini 25's creative tools are built into the hardware itself " so they work the same way in your DAW, with your hardware synths, or on your mobile devices. Scale Modes now allow you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes, or even map everything to just the white keys. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords from a single key, and new Chord Maps take things further, allowing you to craft emotive progressions from Launchkey's pads. And the latest iteration of our much-loved arpeggiator makes it easier than ever to twist and mutate your sequences for endless inspiration.
Super-responsive FSR pads
For finger-drummers, Launchkey now sports our patented, velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each one features a unique, radial sensor that increases sensitivity and improves consistency for even tighter performances. They can also be set to trigger chords or individual notes with polyphonic aftertouch.
Play your way with Custom Modes
Launchkey's controls aren't limited to their default assignments; just load up the free Components software in your browser, and configure them to behave exactly the way you want with your software or hardware. You can store up to four custom mappings for both Launchkey's pads and its encoders, then recall them instantly from the hardware to send your chosen notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.
Go beyond the computer
Using Launchkey Mini 2's 3.5 mm MIDI output, it's easy to hook up your hardware synthesizer via a simple adapter " no DAW required. Together with Components and custom mappings, you can take control of all its most important functions directly from your keyboard. Launchkey is also class compliant, and fully compatible with countless music-making apps for iPhone and iPad " including the free Novation Launchpad app.
All you need to create
Launchkey Mini 25 comes with everything you need to plug in and start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite gives you the ability to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, as well as a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools " and it all works perfectly with Launchkey. You also get a selection of additional studio-grade effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite.
Features
In-depth DAW control
Powerful control of Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and more, with no set-up required
Tweak your software
Eight encoders deliver instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects; user mappings can also be created for customised control
Expressive mini-keybed
The 25-note synth-style mini keyboard is responsive and sensitive
Play drums and instruments
16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch for playing drums and instruments, as well launching clips and working with grids
Powerful tools for creating chords and patterns
Powerful built-in Arpeggiator and three Chord Modes to easily create musical progressions: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps
Always stay in key
Scale Mode locks notes on the keyboard into right key, and Chord Detector shows what chord is currently being played, with visual representation on the OLED display
Connect to other instruments
Launchkey Mini 25 can be connected directly to synths and other MIDI hardware with its mini-jack MIDI out port; it also works with your iPhone or iPad
Create your own control surfaces
Launchkey is fully customisable; map MIDI parameters to pads and controls of your choice with Novation's easy-to-use Components software
Additional software
Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments: The full list can be found below
Specifications
25 mini keys
OLED display
16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads " with proprietary FSR technology
2 pad page buttons
Scene Launch / Func buttons
Pitch bend and modulation touchstrips
8 encoders
2 encoder page buttons
3.5mm jack MIDI out socket
Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome buttons
Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fixed Chord/Settings/Shift buttons
Octave up/down buttons
Play/stop/record/loop button
Track navigation buttons
USB C socket
Sustain pedal 1/4" jack socket
Kensington security slot
Power Requirements
USB bus powered
Power supply not included
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