Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 49-key Keyboard Controller

Description

The Launchkey 49 MK4 is a 49‑key MIDI keyboard controller with semi‑weighted, waterfall-style keys. It offers deep DAW integration along with creative tools like Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and a generative arpeggiator. The controller includes 16 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 rotary encoders, and 9 faders for hands-on control. It’s USB‑C powered for convenience.

Key Features

• 49 Semi-Weighted Keys — A responsive and expressive keybed

• 16 RGB Drum Pads — Velocity-sensitive and great for launching or finger‑drumming

• 8 Rotary Encoders + 9 Faders — Flexible control over DAW mixer, instruments, or effects

• OLED Display — Shows scale, chord, and arpeggiator info

• Scale & Chord Modes — Includes 30 scales + Fixed, User, and Chord Map modes

• Arpeggiator — Built-in arpeggiator with step editor

• DAW Integration — Tight integration with Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, and others

• MIDI Controls — Transport (Play, Stop, Record, Loop), Undo/Quantize, Capture MIDI

• Connectivity:

  • USB‑C for data and power

  • 5‑pin MIDI Out

  • Sustain pedal input (¼″)

• Software Bundle — Includes Ableton Live Lite and other virtual instruments/effects