Launchkey 61 is a powerful DAW controller with five 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
• 61 semi-weighted keys
• 16 velocity-sensitive pads
• Pro-grade software bundle included

16 Launchpad-style pads

For finger-drummers, Launchkey 61 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.

61 semi-weighted keys

Launchkey's five 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.

Specifications

• 61 semi-weighted piano-style keys
• 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
• 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