Novation USA Launchkey 49 MK4 MIDI Controller (AMS-LAUNCHKEY-49-MK4)

Description
The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 is a powerful MIDI controller built for music production, composition, and live performance. Featuring a premium 49-key semi-weighted piano-style keybed, it delivers expressive and dynamic playing for musicians and producers. The controller includes 16 velocity-sensitive pads, eight continuous encoders, and nine faders, providing intuitive hands-on control for instruments, drums, clips, scenes, mixer channels, devices, and effects. With deep integration across major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, and Ardour, it seamlessly enhances creative workflow. Advanced creative tools including Scale Mode, Chord Modes, Chord Detector, a generative arpeggiator, and an eight-step sequencer allow users to explore and develop musical ideas with ease. The OLED display provides real-time feedback for chords, settings, and performance parameters.

Key Features

• 49-key semi-weighted piano-style keybed for expressive performance
• 16 velocity-sensitive pads for drums, instruments, and clip launching
• 8 continuous rotary encoders for parameter control
• 9 faders for mixer and channel adjustments
• Deep integration with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reason, FL Studio, and Ardour
• Scale Mode with 30 scales to keep performances in key
• Fixed and User Chord Modes for fast chord triggering
• Chord Detector displays active chords on the OLED screen
• Generative arpeggiator for melodic and rhythmic creativity
• Built-in 8-step sequencer for pattern creation
• Chord Map with handcrafted chords and performance modifiers
• Launch clips, scenes, instruments, and control mixer, effects, and devices
• OLED display for real-time visual feedback
• USB-C connectivity for modern workflow integration
• 5-pin MIDI output for external hardware connectivity
• 1/4-inch sustain pedal input for enhanced performance control