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49 Full-Size Keys, Synth Action with Velocity
1 x Wheel (Pitch-Bend)
1 x Wheel (Modulation)
8 x Rotary Encoders
16 x Pads (Velocity-Sensitive)
9 x Fader Encoders (Assignable)
Arpeggiator, Octave Shift, Transport Controls, Transpose
1 x USB Type-B Bus-Power/MIDI Output
1 x 1/4" Sustain Input
1 x MIDI 5-Pin MIDI Output
macOS 10.7 or Later
Windows 7 or Later
iOS
None
USB Bus Power
LED
Kensington Security Slot
31 x 10 x 3" (78.7 x 25.4 x 7.6cm)
6.68lbs (3.03kg)
815301001270
While compact and stylish, the LaunchKey 49 MK3 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller is a durable and versatile tool designed for music creators of all skill levels. This high-quality MIDI keyboard controller from the reputable brand, Novation, is fully integrated for creating tracks in Ableton Live. It offers an intuitive platform that inspires and expands your musical vocabulary.
The LaunchKey 49 MK3 is equipped with Scale and Chord modes and a powerful arpeggiator, all designed to stimulate your musical creativity and ignite fresh ideas. With its Custom Modes and full-size MIDI output, this keyboard controller can transform into a powerful centerpiece for any music-making setup.
Unparalleled Ableton Live integration gives you seamless access to functions like Capture MIDI, track arm, quantise, click, and loop controls. If you're not an Ableton Live user, the LaunchKey 49 MK3 also offers full integration with Logic and Reason, and out-of-the-box functionality with other DAWs including Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools, via HUI.
Inspirational features such as Scale Mode, Chord Modes, and a powerful arpeggiator extend your musical capabilities and allow you to create in new ways. Scale Mode transposes keys and pads played to notes in the selected scale, while three chord modes let you trigger complex chords with one finger. The powerful arpeggiator gets melodies moving quickly.
The full-size five-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible device. Use Novation Components to configure four Custom Modes, which map LaunchKey's knobs, faders, and pads to software and hardware features. The LaunchKey 49 MK3 operates standalone, making it the perfect controller for any music-making setup, with or without a computer.
The included software package features Ableton Live 10 Lite, Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette, AAS Session Bundle, and Novation Sound Collective. This comprehensive suite of software provides you with industry-leading music creation tools and exceptional samples, allowing you to start creating immediately.
The LaunchKey 49 MK3 offers the deepest Ableton Live integration in its category, providing immediate access to all the controls you need. The velocity-sensitive keyboard and 16 velocity-sensitive pads enable expressive and dynamic performance. With three chord modes, you can trigger chords with one finger, and scale modes transpose keys and pads to notes in the selected scale. The powerful arpeggiator takes your melodies to new melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic places.
Customize the LaunchKey 49 MK3 to your unique needs with four Custom Modes, enabling you to create unique control setups for any performance or studio rig, using Novation Components. The easy-to-read 16x2 character screen lets you easily see the state of what you're controlling or selecting. With free software, including Ableton Live 10 Lite, virtual instruments, plugins, and sample packs, you can start creating straight away.