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Novation Launchkey 49 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live

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Style: 49 Keys


Pattern Name: Controller


Features

  • "Designed for Live Get hands on with Ableton Live An unrivalled integration to Ableton Live with your Launchkey gives you a seamless music making experience. Have all the tools at your disposal with deep and intuitive Ableton Live control including device macro control, track select, record, capture MIDI, clip and scene launch, stop/mute/solo, volume, pans and sends. Never lose an idea with Capture MIDI One touch access to Ableton Lives Capture MIDI ensures you will never lose an idea without taking you from the creative expe-rience.
  • Create and play with feeling Velocity-sensitive keyboard and 16 velocity-sensitive pads enable expressive and dynamic performance at your fingertips. Capture your playing in Ableton Live precisely as you intended.
  • Play chords with one finger Lay down chords for your track quick with three chord modes fixed, scale, and user. Play a chord with one finger by assigning a fixed shape to the keys and itll transpose as you move up and down the keyboard.
  • Get melodies moving with arpeggiator Easy to use but deeply controllable, Launchkey Minis creative arpeggiator allows you to change rhythm, beat, pattern, octave, gate and more to add a whole range of diversity to your ideas and melo-dies.
  • Never hit a wrong note Scale modes transpose keys and pads to notes in the se-lected scale, so that you can focus on being creative and remove music theory frus-tration.
  • DAW Integration In addition to Apple Logic and Ableton Live, Launchkey also has excellent integrations with Reason, as well as any HUI compatible DAW, such as Cubase, Pro Tools, and more.

Description

Launchkey is Novation’s intuitive and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller for making tracks in Ableton Live and with your external equipment. The Launchkey experience is designed for players of all types and abilities. With its various musical creation features, Launchkey removes barriers to creativity, and expands the musical vocabulary of even the most talented keyboardists. Eight Scale modes guide you into new musical territory, by transposing keys played to notes in the scale selected. Simply choose your root note and your preferred scale, then play. Three Chord modes transform the keys and pads into an interactive surface of musical exploration, where every note played is tonally and harmonically linked. The arpeggiator lets you explore new melodies and find ideas quickly, while the mutate function reconstructs your patterns into exciting new forms. Custom Modes simplify the relationship between controller and software, with more power than ever in your hands. Programmable using the Novation Components browser-based tool, Custom Modes let you design the behaviour of your Launchkey, with control over control assignments, MIDI routing, pad colour and much more. Launchkey 49 [MK3] is equipped with a full-size five-pin MIDI DIN output, enabling simple connection to the universe of MIDI devices — new and old. Larger, improved velocity-sensitive pads provide greater control over dynamics, and eight fixed rotary knobs bring your software to life at your fingertips. The integration with Ableton Live is truly seamless, with a dedicated button for activating the Capture MIDI function, plus track arm, quantise, click and loop controls, for flying around your Session faster than ever. Not an Ableton Live user? No problem, Launchkey also has full integration with Logic and Reason, plus out of the box functionality with other DAWs including Studio One, Cubase and Pro Tools, via HUI.


Item Weight: 6.6 pounds


Product Dimensions: 3.03 x 31.06 x 10.16 inches


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: NOVLKE49MK3


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 18, 2020


Connector Type: USB


Size: 49 Keys


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Wow. recommend getting an audio interface with this if you haven't already done so.
Style: 25 Keys Pattern Name: Controller
No brainer for Ableton users. I surveyed the land of midi controllers. I wanted something with decent pads and a usable keyboard. Not sure about the other controllers obviously because I didn't buy all of them, but this one's integration with Ableton is awesome. Don't really need to set anything up, pads sync to drum racks and you just press the record button on the midi controller to capture and play. Syncs with session view really well if you produce that way. Arp is fun and the buttons are laid out so that the most important functions are easy to see (octave, capture midi, scale, arp etc.). Knobs feel great and doing automation with them rather than drawing in curves makes it sound better. modwheel and pitchwheel feels good. First keyboard I have ever gotten, The keys feel great. I got full sized keys, and I think it is worth it. Keys dont feel too stiff or too loose. The drum pads are responsive enough for my needs. If you are looking for something to actually do serious full on finger drumming with, might not be what you need because its not a square 4X4 layout and the pads probably aren't as extreme touch responsive as like a push 2 or a Maschine, but they are what you need for getting timing, and measuing velocity enough so that your hits sound good and on point. They are not mushy which is what I want. I got a midi controller for timing and inspiration, and this really is so much better than producing with only a mouse and really fulfills all I'm looking for. arp is awesome. This thing is really easy to use. We will see if this holds up, (i've only had it for like 3 days) so hopefully, this controller is durable. and none of the keys or pads break in the near future. Do yourself a favor and if you haven't already done so, accompany this purchase with an audio interface like a Focusrite solo or 2i2, (if you are looking for best budget and interface with good drivers) the latency difference is astounding. I can actually play along with my track on time. what a difference. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022 by Kindle Customer
    • Versatile Controller
Style: 37 Keys Pattern Name: Controller
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I did my research when I first bought this controller but it was not my first choice. I previously returned the Arturia Mini since it was lacking a lot of features but I do say it looks good and the quality is also good. Ive considered buying Akai mini 25 keys and M-adio 32 keys but settled to Novation 37 keys. Its a little bit more expensive than those that Ive mentioned but its worth it. Ive tried this controller with Garage band (you need a camera connection kit) with my Ipad and Ableton Live in PC. It runs smoothly with those app/software. I have other free software but I havent tried it yet. Drumpads were really good and are pressure sensitive. It may look like a generic midi controller but it has a lot to offer. I would definitely recommend this product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022 by Loki_Loco
    • First one was defective. The replacement unit is working great.
Style: 25 Keys Mini Pattern Name: Controller
The media could not be loaded. I received my first unit a few days ago and i was getting frustrated because the velocity sensitive white keys would not register with Ableton Live or Logic unless you I pounded on them for certain keys. Also the keyboard was fairly noisy for most of the white keys. They would make a plastic "clacking" noise, however the first and last C keys were quiet. Yesterday I finally thought that my unit must be bad and was able to get a replacement unit in one day and this one is nice and quiet for all keys and registering properly with my DAWs. It's too soon to be100%, but hopefully I'll be getting to love this like some many other reviewers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022 by movin and groovin
    • Good quality - Nice and compact
Style: 25 Keys Mini Pattern Name: Controller
Good quality - Nice and compact - easy to use and good for when traveling, fits nicely in the computer bag.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022 by Gary Williams
    • Nice Compact Controller at a Great Price
Style: 25 Keys Mini Pattern Name: Controller
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I'm pretty new to using DAW's (I was a Recording Engineer in the 1970's and 80's, we used Tape Machines, LOL). I'm building a new Music Workstation in my home and wanted a small, simple Controller with enough features for Drums as well as ARP and Sequencing to use with a DAW. (I already own a Arturia KeyStep 37 for my Modular Synths). I looked at quite a few YouTube Reviews and this LaunchKey Mini MK3 always stood out. It was designed to really work with Ableton but also integrates fairly well with Logic Pro which is what I thought I would use it with. After having it for a few weeks now I can say that yes it works pretty well with Logic Pro but really integrates even better with Ableton, so much so I have decided to make Ableton my DAW of choice. The learning curve for me was pretty easy being new to all of this and there are lots of good online tutorials. Overall this little beast is packed with a full range of great features. The build quality is ok, not great but not bad, it’s plastic but the Knobs Buttons and Pads have a solid feel. Just treat it well and it will be just fine! The Keyboard is not meant for a “virtuoso” but for me who is a hunt and peck keyboardist (I am a drummer) it works and I like the small size. Hey, you can’t beat the price for this much technical power. Setup was very easy using the Novation WebSite. The only thing I’m still confused about is setting up my own Custom Mode but I’ll figure it out. As for the person that complained about the lack of a MIDI Cable being included and then buying the wrong ones, that is just “USER” error. All he had to do is contact Novation/Focusrite Customer Support like I did, within an hour they got back to me and sent a Link to where to buy the correct cable. That says a lot about Novation Support! Bottom line, if you want a nice, compact Controller that’s full of features at a great price…. THIS IS IT ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022 by FON

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