MIDI Controllers
Take control of your music.
From the deep DAW integration of Launchkey, FLkey, and SL, to the hands-on precision of Launch Control and Launchpad’s iconic grid, our MIDI controllers are built to keep you creating. Whether you're in the studio or on the move, find the best MIDI controller for your setup, style, and sound.
Find the best MIDI controller for you
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Launchkey
Made for creative music makers, Launchkey puts deep DAW control, Ableton Live sequencing, and a generative arpeggiator at your fingertips — with chord and scale tools, a pro-grade software bundle, and a re-engineered design that feels like an instrument.Shop Launchkey -
FLkey
FLkey is the ultimate MIDI keyboard for making music in FL Studio. With controls for FL Studio’s Step Sequencer, Channel Rack and Mixer, and creative Scale and Chord modes, FLkey lets you play freely so you can make more of your music.Shop FLkey -
Impulse
Impulse is our ultra-responsive and expressive keyboard with loads of fully assignable controls. Designed for people who love to play keys, it's a pleasure to play and integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and other major music software.Shop Impulse -
SL
SL is far from your typical keyboard controller. It’s an all-sequencing, all-dancing hub for all of your music making tools. A centrepiece to connect, control, and create with your entire setup.Shop SL -
Launchpad
Launchpad was the birth of the grid system that fuelled an evolution in electronic music. Launchpad has powerful DAW integration with Ableton Live, and support for Logic Pro, Bitwig, Ardour, and more. Launch clips, play drums, and create expressively.Shop Launchpad -
Launch Control
Launch Control gives you hands-on control of all major DAWs, software synths, effects, and external hardware. Go deep with a single device or get to grips with your entire production, mixdown, or performance.Shop Launch Control
MIDI controller finder
Let us help you find your perfect MIDI controller
Our MIDI controller finder will take you through our range of MIDI controllers and help you find the perfect match for you.
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Frequently asked questions
A MIDI controller is a device that generates and transmits Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) data to control other electronic musical instruments, software, or synths. It enables music makers to adjust sound parameters, trigger notes, and create music through a physical interface, such as keys, pads, faders, and encoders.
The best MIDI controller will depend on how you make music. FLkey is built to work seamlessly with FL Studio, with creative features that help you start making straight away.
If you're into finger drumming, launching clips or loops, Launchpad gives you hands-on control of your grid.
Want deep DAW integration? Launchkey delivers, with full support for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour.
And if you want to get tactile with your mix and devices, Launch Control puts faders and knobs at your fingertips and integration with all major DAWs and MIDI I/O for all your hardware.
If you're into finger drumming, launching clips or loops, Launchpad gives you hands-on control of your grid.
Want deep DAW integration? Launchkey delivers, with full support for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour.
And if you want to get tactile with your mix and devices, Launch Control puts faders and knobs at your fingertips and integration with all major DAWs and MIDI I/O for all your hardware.
A MIDI controller sends signals to software or MIDI enabled devices to trigger sounds and adjust parameters. It doesn’t produce audio itself but controls virtual instruments using keys, pads, or encoders. Common in music production, it lets you play, record, and adjust sounds in a DAW, making it an essential tool to start making music straight away.
To use a MIDI controller, simply connect it to your computer via USB or to your interface using a MIDI cable. Open your DAW (like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, or FL Studio), select the MIDI controller as the input device, and load a virtual instrument. Press the keys or pads on your Novation controller to trigger sounds and use encoders and faders to control effects or parameters.
A MIDI keyboard controller is a device that piano keys but doesn’t make sound on its own. Instead, it sends MIDI data to a computer or synth and sends note data and CC information to control whatever you like.
Most DAWs allow you to use your computer keyboard to enter note data. A hardware controller such as the Novation Launchkey, FLkey, and Launchpad puts your virtual instruments right at your fingertips. All of our hardware devices include velocity-sensitive keyboards and pads, giving you the ability to play music expressively without the need for further editing.
Why choose Novation?
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Free delivery and free returns
Delivery on qualifying orders is completely free, worldwide*. But if one of our products isn't for you we have you covered, returns are always free.
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Award-winning customer support
If you need help at any point you can reach out to our award-winning global support team. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you can too – if you want.
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Three-year warranty
Music makers rely on Novation hardware every day to keep the inspiration flowing. Built to the highest standards for ultra-reliable performance, every Novation product comes with the peace of mind of a three-year warranty.
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Certified refurbished
Get an amazing bit of kit at a substantial discount. All our certified refurbished products are fully functional, include all bundled software, manuals and cables, and have a full three-year warranty.
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View your past orders, access your bundled software, manage your account, and see all your registered products in one place.
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