Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

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. 

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. 

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

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 

Power Requirements 

• USB bus powered 
• Power supply not included 

What's in the box? 

• Launchkey 49 
• USB type C-to-A cable