Novation Launchkey 61 MK4

Launchkey 61 is a powerful DAW controller with a range of built-in tools for creative use. Every element has been designed to be musically and expressively focused on creativity - from the lightly weighted keyboard to the 16 pads with polyphonic Aftertouch to the carefully designed user interface for deep DAW control. Play instruments and drums, launch clips and scenes, and get instant access to controls for your DAW's mixer, devices, and effects . Launchkey also features a unique, editable arpeggiator, three chord modes for quickly creating musical progressions, a scale mode to keep you in key, and chord detection that shows which chord is currently being played on the OLED display. Launchkey 61 Be inspired by Launchkey 61 – a powerful controller with a lightly weighted five-octave keyboard and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, clip launches and more. You still get nine faders and eight encoders for mixing, plug-in control and performance with the onboard creative tools. In addition to redesigned hardware and a fresh, minimalist design, the next generation of Launchkey also gives you new ways to get creative in your DAW, with hardware synths or on iPhone and iPad. Chord, scale and arpeggio modes have each been expanded to keep you in your chosen key and play even more expressively – all with detailed feedback via the new, crisp OLED display. Improved DAW integration Launchkey supports all relevant DAWs, with seamless custom integration for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio and Ardour. This gives you hardware-driven workflows that give you full control over transport, timeline navigation, mixing, EQ, clip launching, and instrument and effect parameters. And when you use Ableton Live's Session View or Live Loops in Logic, the 16 drum pads also perform Launchpad-style clip launching, with RGB backlighting that matches what you see on your screen. Our best keyboard, our best pads Launchkey 61's improved keyboard is sensitive enough for the most delicate passages, but built to last. With 61 lightly weighted waterfall keys , Launchkey now gives you the full power of software, coupled with the feel of a premium hardware instrument. And for finger drumming, Launchkey now offers our patented velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic Aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each pad has a unique radial sensor that increases sensitivity and optimizes consistency for an even tighter performance. More powerful creative tools Launchkey 61's creative tools are built into the hardware itself - so they work the same in your DAW, with your hardware synths, or on your mobile devices. Scale mode now lets you lock your keyboard in one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes, or even map all notes to the white keys only. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords with a single Key , and new chord mappings take things to the next level, letting you create emotional progressions using Launchkey's pads. Plus, the latest version of our popular arpeggiators makes it easier than ever to tweak your sequences for endless inspiration. Want to control more than one instrument at once? You can now split Launchkey 61's keyboard into two zones, allowing each hand to play a separate section. You can also assign two MIDI channels to all 61 keys , sending the same notes on both channels at the same time. Play your own way with custom modes Launchkey's controls aren't limited to their default assignments. Simply download the free Components software into your browser and configure it to make the controls behave exactly how you want them to in your software or hardware. You can save up to four custom assignments for each of Launchkey's faders, pads and encoders, and recall them directly from the hardware to send the notes, MIDI CCs or program change messages you want. Beyond the computer Launchkey 61's five-pin MIDI output makes it easy to connect your hardware synth - no DAW required. Combined with Components and the custom mappings, you can access key functions straight from your keyboard. Launchkey is USB powered and class compliant, making it fully compatible with countless music apps for iPhone and iPad - including Novation 's free Launchpad app. Everything you need to get creative Launchkey 61 comes with everything you need to start making music straight away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite gives you the ability to record and perform music with up to eight MIDI or audio tracks, plus a range of instruments, effects and creative tools - all designed to work perfectly with Launchkey. You also get a selection of additional studio-quality effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite.