Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller

Launchkey is an intuitive and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller designed to give you everything you need to create and perform music in Ableton Live and beyond. Whether you’re an aspiring musician or an experienced producer, Launchkey 49 MK3 provides powerful tools to inspire creativity and expand your musical possibilities. Scale and Chord Modes, a powerful arpeggiator, and deep DAW integration make it easy to bring ideas to life. Custom Modes and a full-size MIDI output transform Launchkey into the central hub of any music production or live performance setup.

Ableton Live Integration

Launchkey gives you unrivalled access to Ableton Live’s key functions, including Capture MIDI, track arm, quantise, click, and loop controls — all directly from the keyboard. Not using Ableton Live? No problem — Launchkey also integrates with Logic Pro and Reason, plus offers out-of-the-box compatibility with Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools via HUI protocol.

Expand Your Musical Vocabulary

Inspirational features include Scale Mode, Chord Modes, and a versatile arpeggiator that extend your musical capabilities and help you compose in new ways. Scale Mode automatically transposes keys and pads to fit your chosen scale. Three Chord Modes let you trigger complex harmonies with a single finger, while the built-in arpeggiator quickly generates melodic and rhythmic ideas to jump-start your creativity.

Custom Modes: Control Anything

With a full-size five-pin MIDI output, Launchkey 49 MK3 connects to any MIDI-compatible device. Use Novation Components to configure up to four Custom Modes, mapping knobs, faders, and pads to specific software or hardware parameters — making Launchkey the perfect controller for hybrid setups.

Standalone Operation

Launchkey 49 MK3 works seamlessly with or without a computer. Scale and Chord Modes, the arpeggiator, and Custom Modes can all be used in standalone mode to control your hardware synths, grooveboxes, or other MIDI-equipped devices directly.

Included Software

• Ableton Live 10 Lite: Industry-leading music creation software with seamless Launchkey integration.
• Serato Sample LE: Intuitive sample plugin for chopping, time-stretching, and re-pitching samples.
• Splice Sounds: Two-month membership offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free samples, loops, and presets.
• Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings: Professional-grade string samples created by expert sound designers.
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: Access one of four virtual pianos when you register your Novation hardware.
• Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette: High-quality reverb and tape deck emulation plugins for vintage and atmospheric sound design.
• AAS Session Bundle: Essential keys, guitar, and synth plugins for music makers.
• Novation Sound Collective: Frequent free plugin downloads and sound packs for Novation hardware owners.

More Powerful Creative Tools

Launchkey 49’s creative tools are built directly into the hardware, so they work seamlessly in your DAW, with your hardware synths, or on your mobile devices. Scale Modes allow you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes, or even map everything to just the white keys. Fixed Chord Mode triggers full chords from a single key, while new Chord Maps allow you to craft expressive progressions from Launchkey’s pads. The latest version of the arpeggiator makes it easy to twist, mutate, and reshape your sequences for endless inspiration.

Key Features

• Deep Ableton Live integration: Immediate access to all essential production and performance controls.
• Expressive playability: 49 velocity-sensitive keys and 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads for dynamic performance.
• Advanced chord functionality: Fixed, Scale, and User Chord Modes to trigger harmonies easily.
• Scale Mode: Ensures all notes fit within your chosen key or scale.
• Powerful arpeggiator: Generates dynamic rhythmic and melodic ideas quickly.
• Custom Modes: Configure controls to suit your setup using Novation Components.
• Full-size 5-pin MIDI output: Connect to hardware synths or external gear.
• Assignable controls: Eight rotary knobs and nine 45mm faders for real-time adjustments.
• Easy-to-read screen: 16x2 character display for quick visual feedback.
• Plug-and-play operation: Works immediately with most DAWs via HUI protocol.

Technical Specifications

• Keys: 49 semi-weighted keys/li>
• Pads: 16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads
• Knobs: Eight rotary encoders
• Faders: Nine 45mm sliders
• Display: 16x2 character screen
• Connectivity: USB-B, full-size 5-pin MIDI Out, sustain pedal input (1/4” jack)
• Compatibility: Ableton Live, Logic, Reason, Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools
• Dimensions: 789 mm (31.1") W x 258 mm (10.2") H x 77 mm (3.0") D
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Construction: Durable, lightweight plastic chassis

Enjoy Three Years of Warranty

Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Novation hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.