Launchkey 61 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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If your current workflow involves staring at a screen and mindlessly clicking a mouse, it’s time for an upgrade. The Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 is here to free you from the limitations of a trackpad. More than just a MIDI keyboard controller, it’s a tool designed to bring your musical ideas to life before distractions take over.
With seamless integration for major software like Ableton Live and Logic Pro, the Launchkey gives you full, hands-on control of your music. Combining smart functionality with expressive playability, it’s the ideal centerpiece for any setup — even if your studio doubles as your dining table.
Keys That Feel Real
Let's be honest: some MIDI controllers feel like they were made from recycled yogurt cups. Not this one. The Launchkey 61 MK4 features a premium semi-weighted keybed that respects your playing style, whether you’re hammering out aggressive synth leads or gently playing a somber ballad.
Waterfall Keys: The 61 semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys are a joy to play, offering enough resistance to feel substantial without tiring out your fingers during marathon sessions.
FSR Pads with Polyphonic Aftertouch: These aren't just buttons; they're expressive instruments. The 16 patented FSR drum pads use radial sensors for consistent response, and with polyphonic aftertouch, you can add nuance to individual notes in a chord without affecting the others — fancy, right?
Visual Feedback: The crisp OLED display is like a tiny, helpful robot that tells you exactly what you’re doing, so you never have to guess which parameter you’re tweaking, or which chord you’re butchering.
A Shortcut to Creativity
We all hit walls. Sometimes the musical juices just aren't flowing. The Launchkey MK4 has built-in tools that act like a shot of espresso for your creativity, helping you sound like a theory genius even if you failed music class.
Never Play a Wrong Note: Scale Mode locks your keys to the selected scale, ensuring every note fits perfectly. It’s like having bumpers in bowling — no missteps, just perfect strikes.
Effortless Harmony: With Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Map modes, you can trigger rich, complex progressions with a single finger, ideal for creating impressive jazz chords — no music theory required.
Dynamic Arpeggiator: The built-in arpeggiator goes beyond basic patterns. Twist, evolve, and transform simple chords into intricate, rhythmic sequences in real-time.
Your Studio's Best Friend
Whether you’re strictly "in the box" or have a room full of expensive hardware synths collecting dust, the Launchkey fits right in. It’s designed to be the diplomat of your studio, bridging the gap between your computer, your outboard gear, and your desire to actually finish a track.
Deep DAW Integration: It works seamlessly right out of the box with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and more. You get instant control over mixers, transport, and plugins, so you can spend less time mapping controls and more time mixing.
Standalone Power: Got a vintage synth? The 5-pin MIDI DIN output lets you control hardware directly, no computer required. It’s perfect for dawless jams or just proving to yourself that you can make music without looking at a monitor.
Software Buffet: It comes with a massive software bundle, including Ableton Live 12 Lite and pro-grade virtual instruments from GForce, Orchestral Tools, and Klevgrand. Think of it as a "studio starter pack" that just saved you a small fortune.
The Ultimate Studio Centerpiece
The Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 encourages you to touch, tweak, and play your way to a finished song. Whether you're a seasoned pro in search of a master keyboard or a beginner trying to make a beat that doesn't sound like a cellphone ringtone, this controller has you covered.
Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 Features:
61-note semi-weighted keybed with waterfall keys for premium playability
16 velocity-sensitive FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch for expressive drumming and clip launching
Deep, custom integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, and Reason
Built-in Arpeggiator with generative controls to mutate sequences
Three Chord Modes (Fixed, User, and Chord Maps) to easily create complex progressions
Scale Mode locks the keyboard to a selected key to eliminate wrong notes
Crisp OLED display for instant visual feedback on parameters and chords
8 endless rotary encoders and 9 faders for hands-on mixing and plugin control
5-pin MIDI DIN output for controlling hardware synths without a computer
USB-C powered and class-compliant for use with Mac, PC, and iOS devices
Includes software bundle: Ableton Live 12 Lite, GForce synths, Orchestral Tools, Klevgrand effects, and Melodics lessons
Page Buttons: 2 pad page buttons, Scene Launch / Func buttons
Encoders: 8 encoders, 2 encoder page buttons
Faders: 9 faders, 9 faders buttons
MIDI: 5 pin MIDI out socket
USB: USB C socket
Power Requirements: USB bus powered, Power supply sold separately
What's in the Box: Launchkey 61, 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.)
The full collection: Ableton Live 12 Lite
GForce bundle:
Oberheim SEM,
Oberheim OB-EZ,
GForce AXXESS
Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools
Delicate Piano
Flautando Strings
Percussion FX
Shadowy
Paradox Texture
Woodwind Parallax
Klevgrand bundle
LUXE
R0Verb
Slammer
Melodics curated lessons
Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 USB Keyboard Controller Specifications
Product Specifications
Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 USB Keyboard Controller Specifications
Page Buttons: 2 pad page buttons, Scene Launch / Func buttons
Encoders: 8 encoders, 2 encoder page buttons
Faders: 9 faders, 9 faders buttons
MIDI: 5 pin MIDI out socket
USB: USB C socket
Power Requirements: USB bus powered, Power supply sold separately
What's in the Box: Launchkey 61, 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.)
The full collection: Ableton Live 12 Lite
GForce bundle:
Oberheim SEM,
Oberheim OB-EZ,
GForce AXXESS
Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools
Delicate Piano
Flautando Strings
Percussion FX
Shadowy
Paradox Texture
Woodwind Parallax
Klevgrand bundle
LUXE
R0Verb
Slammer
Melodics curated lessons
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Waldemir A. 🇺🇸
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New Novation Launchkey MK4
my favorite controller - I had the Novation Launchkey 61 mk3 sensational - now this new update of the Novation Launchkey 61 MK 4 - it was really cool, no words - the best controller ever...
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Great Controller
This is a really good product. Good keybed and works great with most DAW's.
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