Launchkey 49 is a powerful DAW controller with a suite of onboard creation tools. Every element has been designed to feel musical, expressive, and razor focused on creative flow.
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The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 USB Keyboard Controller is the extra pair of hands you desperately need in the studio. This powerhouse controller bridges the gap between your brain and your DAW, turning sterile software into a tangible, deeply musical instrument.
You don't need to stare at a glowing screen to build a beat; this intuitive board puts complete creative control right at your fingertips. From crafting lush chord progressions to laying down heavy drum grooves, it’s a dedicated workflow weapon built for the modern music maker.
Hardware With a Human Touch
Clicking a mouse is for spreadsheets, not symphonies. The Launchkey 49 MK4 brings the physical joy back to production with a premium, semi-weighted keybed and drum pads that actually respond to human touch. It bridges the divide between software convenience and hardware satisfaction, letting you express every ounce of emotion in your playing without hitting a glass ceiling of stiff, unresponsive plastic.
Waterfall-Style Semi-Weighted Keys: Play delicate melodies or hammer out aggressive synth bass on a 49-note keybed that feels like a true instrument, giving you superb playability and dynamic response.
Expressive FSR Drum Pads: Lay down tight, human-sounding grooves using 16 patented, velocity-sensitive pads. Armed with polyphonic aftertouch, they catch every subtle nuance of your finger-drumming performance.
Crisp OLED Feedback: Keep your eyes on the board and off the monitor. A brilliantly clear OLED screen provides instant visual confirmation of chords, scales, and parameter tweaks.
Deep, Distraction-Free DAW Integration
Inspiration strikes, but a clumsy software interface kills the vibe. We've all been there. Launchkey smashes through those digital roadblocks with deep, immediate integration for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and more. It puts a mixing console on your desktop, letting you ride faders, adjust EQ, and launch clips with total control and zero setup headaches.
Instant Software Synergy: Plug in and play immediately. Launchkey automatically maps to your favorite DAW, granting full command over transport controls, timeline navigation, and mixer channels.
Hands-On Mixing: Sculpt your sound using nine smooth faders and eight endless rotary encoders. Ride the volume of a vocal track or dial in the perfect filter sweep without ever touching a trackpad.
Custom Control Mappings: Don't like the default layout? Redefine the rules. Store up to four custom setups via the free Components software to tailor every knob and pad to your exact workflow needs.
Your Personal Muse, Built Right In
Writer's block is a brutal beast, but this controller brings a whole arsenal of creative tools to the fight. By moving chord generation, scale mapping, and arpeggiation directly into the hardware, you can generate fresh, unexpected musical ideas instantly. Hook it up to a computer, an iPad, or even a vintage hardware synth — this board thrives in any environment, feeding your creativity wherever you go.
Smart Scale & Chord Modes: Never hit a wrong note again. Lock the keyboard to one of 30 scales, or trigger massive, emotive progressions from a single key using Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps.
Mutating Arpeggiator: Twist simple chords into complex, rhythmic sequences. The highly editable arpeggiator lets you mangle, mutate, and manipulate your patterns for endless melodic variations.
Standalone Synthesizer Control: Leave the laptop behind. A dedicated 5-pin MIDI output lets you connect directly to your favorite hardware synths, giving you deep, tactile control over external gear.
The Complete Producer's Package
The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 isn’t just a MIDI controller; it’s an all-access pass to a fully stocked digital studio. Bundled with a massive software suite — including Ableton Live 12 Lite, vintage synth emulations from GForce, lush strings from Orchestral Tools, and elite mixing plugins from Klevgrand — it hands you every tool required to build a track from a blank slate to a finished master. Stop clicking and start creating.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Novation Launchkey 49
Does the Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 work with FL Studio and Logic Pro?
Yes. The MK4 offers deep, seamless integration with major DAWs right out of the box, including FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Reaper, and Reason.
Do I need a computer to use the Launchkey 49?
No. While it excels as a software controller, the Launchkey features a 5-pin MIDI output and built-in standalone creative modes, allowing you to control hardware synthesizers directly without a computer.
Are the keys on the Launchkey 49 MK4 weighted?
The Launchkey 49 features semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys. They provide a highly responsive, premium feel that is perfect for playing everything from rapid synth lines to dynamic piano parts.
What software comes included with the Novation Launchkey?
It comes bundled with a massive suite of production software, including Ableton Live 12 Lite, GForce virtual synths, Orchestral Tools sample libraries, Klevgrand effects plugins, and Melodics lessons to level up your playing.
What is the difference between standard pads and the FSR pads on the MK4?
The patented FSR (Force-Sensing Resistor) pads feature a unique radial sensor that significantly increases sensitivity and consistency. Combined with polyphonic aftertouch, they offer vastly superior, expressive control for finger drumming and instrument playing.
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 Features:
In-depth, out-of-the-box DAW integration for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and more
49-note semi-weighted, waterfall-style keybed for premium playability
16 velocity-sensitive FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch for dynamic finger-drumming
Nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders for tactile mixing and plugin control
Powerful onboard Arpeggiator with deep mutation and sequence twisting capabilities
Three intelligent Chord Modes (Fixed, User, Chord Maps) and 30 Scale Modes to stay in key
Dedicated Capture MIDI, Undo, Quantise, and Metronome buttons for rapid workflow
OLED display with a built-in Chord Detector for instant visual feedback
5-pin MIDI output for standalone control of external hardware synthesizers
Comprehensive software bundle including Ableton Live 12 Lite, GForce synths, Orchestral Tools, and Klevgrand effects
Buttons: 2 pad page buttons , Scene Launch / Func buttons
Wheels: Pitch bend and modulation wheels
Encoders: 8 encoders, 2 encoder page buttons
Faders: 9 faders , 9 faders buttons
Midi Out: 5 pin MIDI out socket
USB: USB C socket
Pedal: Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
Security: Kensington security slot
Power Requirements: USB bus powered, Power supply not included
What's in the Box: Launchkey 49, USB A to C cable
Software Included:
Ableton Live 12 Lite (Live 12 Lite is the latest version of Ableton's innovative software for recording, producing, and performing music. It includes essential workflows, instruments, and effects for creating new sounds, recording ideas, performing on stage, and much more.)
