Novation Launchkey 88 MK3 88-Key MIDI Keyboard

The Premium 88-Note MIDI Keyboard for Expressive Music Creation

Launchkey 88 MK3 combines a premium semi-weighted keybed with deep DAW integration to deliver an expressive, hands-on music creation experience. Whether you’re producing, performing, or composing, Launchkey 88 expands your creative possibilities with powerful tools that make music feel intuitive and inspiring. Its premium keybed captures every nuance of your playing, while advanced modes like Scale, Chord, and Arpeggiator help you explore new harmonic and melodic ideas effortlessly.

Play Expressively

Launchkey 88’s premium semi-weighted keybed is optimised for a natural, dynamic playing experience. Designed for musicians who value feel and precision, it offers tactile feedback and expressive control, making it ideal for piano players and synthesists alike. Every note and nuance is captured with detail, ensuring your performances translate seamlessly to your music.

Intuitive DAW Integration

Launchkey 88 offers seamless, hands-on control of your favourite DAW. Enjoy intuitive access to key production and performance features in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Cubase, as well as mixer, transport, and navigation controls for Studio One, Pro Tools, and Reaper via HUI. Stay focused on creativity and expression without reaching for your mouse or trackpad.

Say More with Your Music

Creative tools like Scale and Chord Modes make playing and composing effortless. Three Chord Modes (Fixed, Scale, and User) let you trigger rich harmonies with one finger, while Scale Mode ensures you always hit the right note. Combine modes to explore new ideas, unlock melodies, and stay inspired during every session.

Standalone Operation

Launchkey 88 works standalone, so you can perform with or without a computer. The built-in Arpeggiator, Scale and Chord Modes, and four Custom Modes let you take control of MIDI-compatible hardware directly — perfect for DAWless setups or live performances.

Arpeggiator and Strum Mode

Explore melodies, harmonies, and rhythms with the powerful onboard arpeggiator. Use Strum Mode to perform expressive strumming gestures with the mod wheel, adding movement and feel to your arpeggios and chord progressions.

Hardware Integration

Connect the full-size five-pin MIDI output to your favourite synths and external instruments. With Novation Components, you can configure four Custom Modes to control any combination of hardware or software, making Launchkey 88 the central hub of your studio or stage rig.

Included Software

• Ableton Live Lite: The industry-standard music production software with seamless Launchkey integration.
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: Choose from Modern Upright, Studio Grand, Electric Grand, or Rhodes virtual instruments for authentic piano tones.
• AAS Session Bundle: Essential sounds for your tracks — including Lounge Lizard electric pianos, Strum Session guitars, and Ultra Analog synths.
• Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings: Exclusive expressive string samples with advanced modulation controls.
• Klevgrand R0Verb: A hybrid reverb/delay plugin for unique spatial design.
• Klevgrand DAW Cassette: Tape deck emulation plugin with realistic saturation, distortion, and wobble.

Key Features

• Premium 88-note semi-weighted keybed: Designed for expressive performance and natural feel.
• Deep DAW integration: Hands-on control for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, and more.
• Creative performance tools: Scale Mode, Chord Modes, and Arpeggiator with Strum Mode for idea generation.
• Polyphonic aftertouch pads: 16 velocity-sensitive pads for dynamic sample triggering and expressive play.
• Custom Modes: Configure up to four custom control setups via Novation Components.
• Full-size five-pin MIDI output: Connect to any MIDI-compatible device.
• Assignable controls: Eight rotary encoders and nine 45mm faders with pickup for precise control.
• Standalone operation: Perform without a computer using internal creative modes.
• USB bus-powered: Plug-and-play functionality with Mac, Windows, and major DAWs.

Technical Specifications

• Keybed: 88-note semi-weighted with adjustable velocity curves
• Pads: 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch
• Faders: Nine 45mm faders with pickup
• Knobs: Eight rotary encoders with pickup
• Buttons: Nine fader buttons and transport controls
• Display: 2 x 16 character LCD screen
• Connectivity: USB port, full-size MIDI DIN output, sustain pedal input, Kensington lock
• Dimensions: 1270 mm (50") W x 288 mm (11.3") D x 87 mm (3.4") H
• Compatibility: Windows 10/11, macOS (class compliant)
• Power: USB bus-powered (power supply not included)

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.