Name: Novation Launchkey 49 MK2 49-Key Controller
Brand: Novation
SKU: NOLK49MK2
Price: 199.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)

Novation Launchkey 49 MK2 49-Key Controller

Novation Launchkey 49

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Novation Launchkey 49 

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I recently bought this Novation Launchkey Controller as a means of exploring/learning about music creation. I'm no way experienced with playing musical instruments and figured this would be a great starting point. Although it took a bit to setup, the overall program is easy to use and produced some really cool noises. It's a great device if you're looking for something simple, easy to transport, functions well, and gives you enough options to create music.

Despite this, I do wish the device had speakers (you hear the notes through your computer) and could have acted more like a keyboard without needing a computer to function.

Excellent Beginner's Device

I use Logic for my music creations. This MIDI controller connected seamlessly with my iMac and software. I like the size of the keyboard, it stows away easily in my room when not in use. I don't really use the pads, but maybe will in the future. Overall I was looking for something simple to use with my software and I found what I was looking for!

Functional, Simple, and Fun

Probably b/c I'm a noob at all this, I did not find the use of this machine as easy as the videos and description tell you.  I'm trying to use it with Abelton Lite after I gave up on connecting it to Reaper.  However the controls are sturdier than I expected given a lot of the comments I found online.  It seems like it will be easy to operate, but there is just a huge learning curve to Abelton.  I like the size, and the number of controls.  The machine is surprisingly light,  and I could imagine a nice carrying case would make this an easily transportable controller.

Nicely built, but not as easy as claimed

Happy with my order

The keyboard is awesome. Only "flaw" would be that I think the touch pads aren't as sensitive as I would like but really good keyboard

Novation Launchkey 49 MK2 49-Key Controller

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