Novation Launchkey 49 Keyboard Controller

Launchkey 49 BE inspired by Launchkey 49 - A powerful all-in-one DAW controller with four octaves of semi-weighted keys and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, clip starting and more. You also get a bank of nine faders and eight encoders for mixing, controlling plug-ins and performing with built-in creative tools. In addition to redesigned hardware and a revamped minimalist design, the next-generation Launchkey gives you new ways to get creative with your DAW, hardware synthesiser or iPhone or iPad. Expanded chord, scale and arpeggio modes help you stay in key and play more expressively, all with detailed feedback from the crisp new OLED display. Enhanced DAW Integration Launchkey supports all major DAWs out of the box, and offers seamless custom integration for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio and Ardor. This gives you a hardware-assisted workflow, giving you full control over transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and EQ, clip starting, instrument and effect parameters. And if you're using Ableton Live's Session View or Logic's Live Loops, the 16 drum pads also double as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlighting that perfectly matches what's displayed on-screen. The Best-Ever Novation Keys and Pads Launchkey 49's improved keypad is sensitive enough to handle the most delicate passages, yet designed to be durable. With 49 semi-weighted waterfall-style keys, Launchkey gives you all the functionality of a software-based workflow with the feel of a premium hardware instrument. And for finger drummers, Launchkey now offers patented velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each pad features a unique radial sensor for increased sensitivity and greater consistency, allowing for more precise performance. More powerful Creative Tools Launchkey 49's creative tools are built into the hardware itself, so they work equally well in your DAW, hardware synth, or mobile device. Scale mode lets you set your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to avoid false notes, or you can map everything to white keys only. Fixed Chord mode lets you trigger full chords from a single key, and new Chord Maps let you go a step further and create emotive progressions from Launchkey's pads. And with the latest version of our popular Arpeggiator, it's easier than ever to tweak and manipulate your sequences to find endless inspiration. Want to control multiple instruments at the same time? You can now split the Launchkey 49's keyboard into two zones, one for each hand to play, or you can put two MIDI channels across all 49 keys and send the same notes to both. Play your way with Custom Modes Launchkey’s controls aren’t limited to their default assignments; just load up the free Components software in your browser, and configure them to behave exactly the way you want with your software or hardware. You can store up to four custom mappings each for Launchkey’s faders, pads, and encoders, and recall them instantly from the hardware to send your chosen notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes. Go Beyond the Computer Launchkey 49’s five-pin MIDI output makes it easy to hook up your hardware synthesizer – no DAW required. Together with Components and custom mappings, you can take control of all its most important functions directly from your keyboard. Launchkey is also USB-powered and class compliant, so it’s fully compatible with countless music-making apps for iPhone and iPad – including the free Novation Launchpad app. All You Need to Create Launchkey 49 comes with everything you need to plug in and start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite gives you the ability to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, as well as a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools – and it all works perfectly with Launchkey. You also get a selection of additional studio-grade effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite. Features In-depth DAW control Powerful control of Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and more, with no set-up required Tweak your software Eight encoders and nine faders deliver instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects; user mappings can also be created for customised control Perform with a high-quality keybed The 49-note keyboard is semi-weighted with waterfall keys; delivering superb playability and feel Play drums and instruments 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch for playing drums and instruments, as well launching clips and working with grids Powerful tools for creating chords and patterns Powerful built-in Arpeggiator and three Chord Modes to easily create musical progressions: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps Always stay in key Scale Mode locks notes on the keyboard into right key, and Chord Detector shows what chord is currently being played, with visual representation on the OLED display Split and Layer the keyboard Split enables you to divide the keyboard into two independent zones, and Layer means two MIDI channels can be played simultaneously from the same keys Connect to other instruments Launchkey 49 can be connected directly to synths and other MIDI hardware with its full-size MIDI out port; it also works with your iPhone or iPad Create your own control surfaces Launchkey is fully customisable; map MIDI parameters to pads and controls of your choice with Novation’s easy-to-use Components software Additional software Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments: The full list can be found below Specifications Product Hardware Specifications 49 keys OLED display 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads – with proprietary FSR technology 2 pad page buttons Scene Launch / Func buttons Pitch bend and modulation wheels 8 encoders 2 encoder page buttons 9 faders 9 faders buttons 5 pin MIDI out socket Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome buttons Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fixed Chord/Settings/Shift buttons Octave up/down buttons Play/stop/record/loop button Track navigation buttons USB C socket Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket Kensington security slot Power Requirements USB bus powered **Power supply not included Included Software - The Full Collection: Ableton Live 12 Lite GForce bundle: Oberheim SEM Oberheim OB-EZ GForce AXXESS Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools Delicate Piano Flautando Strings Percussion FX Shadowy Paradox Texture Woodwind Parallax Klevgrand bundle LUXE R0Verb Slammer Melodics curated lessons What's Included: Launchkey 49 USB A to C cable