Launchkey 25 is a powerful DAW controller with two octaves of synth-style, full-size keys, eight continuous encoders and 16 velocity-sensitive pads for playing drums, 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
• 25 synth-action keys
• 16 velocity-sensitive pads
• Pro-grade software bundle included

16 Launchpad-style pads

For finger-drummers, Launchkey 25 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.

25 synth-style keys

25 full-size, synth-action keys combine the power of a software-based workflow with the feel of a premium hardware instrument. Velocity sensitivity allows you to add emotion to basslines, melodies, chords, and even drums.

Eight endless encoders

Launchkey's smooth-feeling encoders give you flexible, hands-on control with modes for plugins, mixer, sends, and transport, so you can shape sounds, balance tracks, and navigate your session with ease. Four custom encoder modes let you map controls to suit your setup, making your workflow seamless.

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

• 25 synth-style keys
• Generative arpeggiator with step editor
• Scale Mode - with 30 built-in scales to choose from
• Chord modes: Chord Map/Fixed Chord/User Chord
• Custom Modes: pads/encoders
• 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
• Play/stop/record/loop buttons
• Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome
• Track navigation buttons