The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 49-Key DAW Keyboard Controller inspires you to reach the zenith of your musical capabilities. Compact yet powerful, this all-in-one DAW controller features four octaves of semi-weighted keys and 16 patented FSR pads. It features nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders for mixing, controlling plugins, and for creating music with the built-in tools. With the availability of Ableton Live and a host of other effects, there's no limit to what you can create with your musical expertise.

Integrated DAW

The Novation Launchkey 49 can be used with all major DAWs, be it Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, or Ardour. It offers insights into transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and EQ, clip launching, and instrument and effect parameters, thanks to the hardware-powered workflow. When used with Ableton Live’s Session View or Logic’s Live Loops, the 16 drum pads double up as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlights to match what is visible on the screen.

Built-In Creative Tools

A number of tools are built into the Novation Launchkey 49. Lock your keyboard to one of the 30 different scales in order to remove wrong notes or simply to map everything to the white keys, using the Scale Modes. With the Fixed Chord mode, trigger full chords from just one key. Make emotive progression using the keypads with the assistance of the Chord Maps feature. The Novation Launchkey 49 features the latest version of the popular arpeggiator, so you can play with your creations for never-ending inspiration.

Upgraded Keybed

Launchkey 49’s keybed has been updated to make it sensitive enough for the most delicate passages. With 49 semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys, this keyboard controller brings to you the power of a technologically-savvy workflow with the feel of a high-quality hardware instrument.

For those looking to emulate the sound and feel of finger-drumming, Launchkey offers Novation’s patented, velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. What sets them apart from general pads is that these unique FSR pads feature a radial sensor that builds sensitivity and develops consistency for unbeatable performances. Trigger chords or individual notes with the FSR pads for seamless drum sound production.

Customize Your Way

With a host of customizable options, the Novation Launchkey 49 is a true winner. The controls on this keyboard controller aren’t limited to their default assignments. They play a furthermore crucial role by way of customization. Load up the free components software in your browser, and configure them to act like you need them to. Store up to four custom mappings for both Launchkey’s pads and its encoders, and easily recall them from hardware. With Launchkey 49’s keyboard's innovative feature allowing you to split the keyboard into two zones, you can now play each zone with one hand, or even layer two MIDI channels across all 49 keys and then send the same notes to both.

Freedom of Versatile Connectivity Above All

The Launchkey 49’s 5-pin MIDI output lets you connect your hardware synthesizer, eliminating the need for any DAW. Take control of its functioning mechanism directly from your keyboard by way of components and custom mappings. A USB-powered class-compliant device, the Launchkey 49 works well with innumerable music-making apps built for iPhone and iPad, the complimentary Novation Launchpad app being one of them.

GForce

We’ve also partnered with GForce to bring a comprehensive, 4-in-1 bundle of some of the most renowned synths in history. This bundle includes an enhanced emulation of our iconic Novation Bass Station, as well as the Oberheim SEM, Oberheim OB-EZ, and GForce AXXESS synthesisers