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Description
Launchkey 49 is a powerful DAW controller with four octaves of semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys, eight continuous encoders, nine faders and 16 velocity sensitive pads for playing drums and instruments and launching clips. Creative Chord and Scale modes are built right in and work with the OLED display to make staying in key effortless.
Key Features
- Chord and Scale modes
- Powerful integration with all major DAWs
- Eight endless rotary encoders
- Nine faders and buttons
- 49 semi-weighted keys
- 16 velocity-sensitive pads
- Pro-grade software bundle included
The Creative Controller
Made for creative music makers, the new 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.
Play music. Get creative.
Control your software and unlock new musical ideas with the new Launchkey. Play instinctively with Scale, Fixed Chord, and Chord Map, shape evolving rhythms with the arpeggiator, and take hands-on control of your DAW to turn inspiration into tracks.
16 Launchpad-style pads
For finger-drummers, Launchkey 49 features our patented, velocity-sensitive FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Each pad uses a unique radial sensor for greater sensitivity and consistency, delivering tighter, more expressive performances. They can also be set to trigger chords or individual notes with polyphonic aftertouch.
49 semi-weighted keys
Launchkey's four octaves of semi-weighted, piano-style keys offer the power of a software-based workflow combined with the feel of a premium hardware instrument. Split the keyboard into two zones or Layer two MIDI channels across all keys.
Faders and encoders
Eight encoders and nine faders provide flexible, hands-on control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects. Store up to four Custom Modes for faders and encoders, and recall them instantly to shape sounds, balance tracks, or send notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.
Seamless DAW integration
Stay focused with hands-on DAW control. Instantly switch between plugin, mixer, sends, and transport modes to keep sessions moving. In Ableton Live, access built-in Sequencer, Drum Rack, and Clip modes, so you can build and launch ideas without reaching for the mouse.
Workflow and navigation
Workflow buttons provide instant access to key DAW functions, speeding up production. Capture MIDI records any performance, even if you missed the record button. Toggle the metronome, quantise clips, or undo/redo with ease. The transport buttons mirror your DAW’s controls for play, stop, record, and loop, keeping your workflow seamless.
Powerful creative tools.
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Always in key
Lock your keyboard to one of 30 scales with Scale Mode to avoid wrong notes. Chord Detector displays your chord visually on the OLED display. -
Move with the melody
Effortlessly create and mutate sequences with the latest generative arpeggiator. Use the 8-step editor with tie, accent, and ratchet controls for expression. -
Overcome creative blocks
Play chords from curated sets with Chord Map, save progressions in User Chord mode, and transpose them easily using Fixed Chord mode. -
NKS-ready hardware
We’ve partnered with Native Instruments to bring NKS compatibility to Launchkey, offering seamless integration between NI software and Novation hardware. -
Create your own control surfaces
Map MIDI parameters to any pad or encoder using Novation’s easy-to-use Components software.Find out more
Play it like an instrument.
From the semi-weighted keybed to the intuitive hardware controls and built-in creative tools, Launchkey 49 has been designed to remove the obstacles you face when writing music, helping you stay focused and inspired to bring new ideas to life.
Included software.
All you need to create
Launchkey includes a unique software bundle to get you creating straight away. Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE help you capture ideas, Novation Play gives Launchkey a voice with its meticulously sampled synths, and you also get additional instruments and effects from Klevgrand, GForce, Native Instruments, and Orchestral Tools — plus lessons from Melodics.
Find out more
Heritage synth emulations
GForce’s heritage synth VSTs beautifully emulate classic Novation and Oberheim synths, including the iconic Bass Station, SEM, OB-EZ, and AXXESS in one powerful bundle.
Instruments
Novation Play maps the authentic sounds of renowned Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synths directly to Launchkeys controls while Klevgrand Slammer and the Orchestral Tools Parallel Orchestra bundle offer pro-grade instruments to inspire your next track.
Effects
Add depth and dimension with Klevgrand R0verb and Luxe. These unique reverb and delay effects allow for creative control, helping to shape atmospheric soundscapes and evolving textures in your mix.
DAWs and tools
Create music with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, and Komplete 15 Select using intuitive tools and genre bundles, plus learn keys or finger drumming with Melodics, the app that teaches you to play.
Spark inspiration with Novation Play.
The voice of Launchkey: This exclusive collaboration with Klevgrand includes 80+ expertly designed basses, leads, pads, drums, and more — all sampled from classic synthesisers and seamlessly integrated with Launchkey for a hardware-like workflow.
Specifications
Keybed
- 49 semi-weighted piano-style keys
Creative tools
- Generative arpeggiator with step editor
- Scale Mode - with 30 built-in scales to choose from
- Zones: Parts A and B, Split, and Layer
- Chord modes: Chord Map/Fixed Chord/User Chord
- Custom Modes: pads/encoders/faders
Controls and pads
- 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
- 2 pad page buttons Scene Launch / Func buttons
- Octave up/down buttons
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- 8 endless rotary encoders
- 2 encoder page buttons
- 9 faders and buttons
- Play/stop/record/loop buttons
- Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome
- Track navigation buttons
Display
- 128 x 64 monochrome OLED display
DAW integration
- Custom DAW scripts: Ableton Live 11 or later, Logic X and 11, Cubase 11 and 12, Reason Studios, FL Studio, and Ardour
- Compatible with all other DAWs through HUI
Connectivity
- USB-C socket
- 5 pin MIDI out socket
- Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
- Kensington security slot
Dimensions
- Width730mm
- Depth263.5mm
- Height93mm
- Weight4.08kg
Power Requirements
- USB bus powered
- Power supply not included
What's in the box?
- Launchkey 49
- USB type C-to-A cable
