Novation Launchkey 25-Key Mini Compact Instrument and USB MIDI Controller Keyboard, 16x Velocity-Sensitive Backlit Pads, 8x Rotary Controls, 7x Function Button

Launchkey Mini is an exciting new compact mini-key instrument/controller featuring 16 velocity sensitive, three color illuminated launch pads - use them to launch loops, sounds, effects, transport controls and more. Launchkey Mini also features eight assignable rotary controls, seven function buttons and two performance buttons. Compact and portable, the Launchkey Mini is great for producing and performing at home or on stage.

Launchkey Mini works out-of-the-box with major music software including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro-Tools, Cubase, Reason, Logic and any software which receives MIDI, as well as with the new free-to-download Novation Launchpad and Launchkey iPad apps. Find out more and download the app.

The Controller for Electronic Musicians
Launchkey Mini is an instantly-accessible mini keyboard and launch pad controller for a wide range of software apps on your computer or iPad. It's a keyboard/DAW controller with 26 assignable controls, offering hands-on control of major music software via Novation's intuitive InControl technology. Use the 16 velocity-sensitive three-color launch pads to play drum sounds and samples expressively and launch clips and scenes in Ableton Live. Launchkey Mini includes a copy of Ableton Live Lite 9, along with an extensive Loopmasters sample pack and Novation's classic analogue synths: the Bass Station and the V-Station. You can use these plug-ins and samples with Ableton, FL Studio or your DAW of choice. Get started right away with over one gigabyte of loops including drums, FX and artist content. Launchkey Mini converts your computer or iPad into a keyboard controlled music system with no additional power supply required. Just plug in and play.

Powerful iPad Apps
Launchkey Mini comes with a duo of powerful apps for iPad, which transform it into a true production and performance instrument. Use the Launchpad app with Launchkey Mini on your iPad to launch the included professional sample library and control effects, letting you produce and perform music right away. Load in new sound packs and import your own samples for an even more unique performance, then share your creation with your fan-base by uploading directly to Soundcloud and Dropbox. Launchkey app for iPad is a synth filled with Novation technology, allowing you to control notes with the Launchkey Mini's keyboard while warping the sound with the knobs or via intuitive multi touch control on the iPad's screen. Launchkey and Launchpad apps sync together perfectly for simultaneous use - set an arpeggiator on the Launchkey app and switch to the Launchpad app to build the beats behind it, for example - and both apps are fully Audiobus compatible.

Go anywhere, play anywhere
Launchkey Mini is fully bus-powered - no need for power sockets or batteries - and it's ultra-lightweight and easy to carry

25-note mini keyboard
Fast action synth-style mini keys ideal for modern playing techniques

16 velocity-sensitive, three-color launch pads
Launch loops, samples, effects and more and get direct visual feedback

Knobs and buttons for total control
Eight knobs, seven function buttons and two performance buttons to enhance and control your sounds in real time

Free software for PC, Mac and iPad
Launchkey Mini includes Ableton Live Lite 9, two award winning software synths and over a gigabyte of samples and loops to get you started and is a fully-integrated instrument with the Novation apps for iPad.