Package Includes:
- (1) Novation LAUNCHKEY 49 MK4 49-Key USB MIDI Ableton Live Keyboard Controller
- (1) Rockville BEST BAG 49 Key Padded Rigid Durable Keyboard Gig Bag Case+Foam Insert
Includes:
- Launchkey 49
- USB A to C cable
Description:
Launchkey 49 is a powerful DAW controller with a suite of onboard creation tools. Every element has been designed to feel musical, expressive, and razor focused on creative flow; from the semi-weighted keybed and 16 pads with polyphonic aftertouch, to the carefully laid out control surface with in-depth DAW integration. Play instruments and drums, launch clips and scenes, and get instant hands-on control of your DAW’s mixer, devices, and effects. Launchkey also has a unique, editable Arpeggiator, three Chord Modes to quickly create musical progressions, a Scale Mode that keep you in the right key, and a Chord Detector that shows what chord is currently being played on the OLED display.
Launchkey 49
Find inspiration with Launchkey 49 – a powerful, all-in-one DAW controller with four octaves of semi-weighted keys and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, clip launching, and more. You also get a bank of nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders for mixing, controlling plugins, and performing with built-in creative tools.
Beyond overhauled hardware and a refreshed, minimalist design, the next generation of Launchkey gives you new ways to get creative in your DAW, with hardware synths, or on iPhone and iPad. Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio Modes have each been expanded to help you stay in key and perform in even more expressive ways.
Enhanced DAW integration
Launchkey supports all major DAWs right out the box, with seamless, custom integration for: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour. With these, you get a hardware-powered workflow that gives you full control of transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and EQ, clip launching, and instrument and effect parameters. And when using Ableton Live’s Session View or Logic’s Live Loops, the 16 drum pads double as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlights that perfectly match what you see on screen.
Our best-ever keys and pads
Launchkey 49’s upgraded keybed is sensitive enough for the most delicate passages, but it’s also built to last. Now with 49 semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys, Launchkey gives you all the power of a software-based workflow with the feel of a premium hardware instrument. And for finger-drummers, Launchkey now sports our patented, velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each one features a unique, radial sensor that increases sensitivity and improves consistency for even tighter performances.
More powerful creative tools
Launchkey 49’s creative tools are built into the hardware itself – so they work the same way in your DAW, with your hardware synths, or on your mobile devices. Scale Modes now allow you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes, or even map everything to just the white keys. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords from a single key, and new Chord Maps take things further, allowing you to craft emotive progressions from Launchkey’s pads. And the latest iteration of our much-loved arpeggiator makes it easier than ever to twist and mutate your sequences for endless inspiration.
Want to control more than one instrument at a time? You can now split Launchkey 49’s keyboard into two zones, and play one with each hand – or layer two MIDI channels across all 49 keys and send the same notes to both.
Play your way with Custom Modes
Launchkey’s controls aren’t limited to their default assignments; just load up the free Components software in your browser, and configure them to behave exactly the way you want with your software or hardware. You can store up to four custom mappings each for Launchkey’s faders, pads, and encoders, and recall them instantly from the hardware to send your chosen notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.
Go beyond the computer
Launchkey 49’s five-pin MIDI output makes it easy to hook up your hardware synthesizer – no DAW required. Together with Components and custom mappings, you can take control of all its most important functions directly from your keyboard. Launchkey is also USB-powered and class compliant, so it’s fully compatible with countless music-making apps for iPhone and iPad – including the free Novation Launchpad app.
All you need to create
Launchkey 49 comes with everything you need to plug in and start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite gives you the ability to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, as well as a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools – and it all works perfectly with Launchkey. You also get a selection of additional studio-grade effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite.
Features:
- In-depth DAW control: Powerful control of Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and more, with no set-up required
- Tweak your software: Eight encoders and nine faders deliver instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects; user mappings can also be created for customised control
- Perform with a high-quality keybed: The 49-note keyboard is semi-weighted with waterfall keys; delivering superb playability and feel
- Play drums and instruments: 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch for playing drums and instruments, as well launching clips and working with grids
- Powerful tools for creating chords and patterns: Powerful built-in Arpeggiator and three Chord Modes to easily create musical progressions: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps
- Always stay in key: Scale Mode locks notes on the keyboard into right key, and Chord Detector shows what chord is currently being played, with visual representation on the OLED display
- Split and Layer the keyboard: Split enables you to divide the keyboard into two independent zones, and Layer means two MIDI channels can be played simultaneously from the same keys
- Connect to other instruments: Launchkey 49 can be connected directly to synths and other MIDI hardware with its full-size MIDI out port; it also works with your iPhone or iPad
- Create your own control surfaces: Launchkey is fully customisable; map MIDI parameters to pads and controls of your choice with Novation’s easy-to-use Components software
- Additional software: Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments: The full list can be found below
Specifications:
- Keys: 49
- Display: OLED
- Pads: 16 RGB backlit, velocity sensitive (with proprietary FSR technology)
- Pad Page Buttons: 2
- Scene/Function Buttons: Scene Launch, Function
- Wheels: Pitch bend, modulation
- Encoders: 8
- Encoder Page Buttons: 2
- Faders: 2
- Faders Button: 9
- MIDI Out Socket: 5 pin
- Control Buttons: Capture MIDI, Undo, Quantise, Metronome
- Scale/Chord/Arp/Settings Buttons: Scale, Chord Map, Arp, Fixed Chord, Settings, Shift
- Octave Buttons: Up/Down
- Transport Buttons: Play, stop, record, loop
- Navigation Buttons: Track navigation
- USB Socket: USB C
- Pedal Socket: Sustain pedal 1/4” jack
- Security Slot: Kensington security slot
- Prop 65 warning required for CA residents: Yes
Power Requirements:
- USB bus powered
- Power supply not included
System Requirements:
Please go to https://downloads.novationmusic.com/novation for information on supported Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems.
Included Software:
Includes Ableton Live 12 Lite and a huge collection of instruments and effects
Ableton Live 12 Lite
Live 12 Lite is the latest version of Ableton's innovative software for recording, producing, and performing music. It includes essential workflows, instruments and effects for creating new sounds, recording ideas, performing on stage, and much more.
GForce
We’ve also partnered with GForce to bring a comprehensive, 4-in-1 bundle of some of the most iconic synths in history. This bundle includes one mono synth, two poly synths, and a tape sampler emulation. Craft powerful basslines, airy melodies, lush chords, and intricate sequences effortlessly.
Orchestral Tools
Discover the perfect blend of orchestral instruments and effects tailored for Novation Launchkey. Our curated bundle combines selections from two Orchestral Tools collections; Inspire 2 and Time Macro, offering you a versatile suite of sounds. These samples, recorded to the highest standards, bring the essence of a full orchestra to your fingertips.
Klevgrand
Klevgrand's LUXE is an easy-to-use effect plugin designed for enhancing tracks to fit seamlessly within a mix, whether on drum buses, vocal tracks, or anything in between. Klevgrand's R0Verb is a unique audio effect that merges the simplicity of reverb with the complexity of a multi- delay system. With up to 50 individual delay lines at your command, you can precisely control volume, pre- delay, feedback, and high shelf for each one. Slammer is a multi-sampled drum plugin that contains 30 different instruments made from a large number of carefully recorded and edited samples with highly customizable with settings for pitch, filtering, effect sends, decay time, velocity mapping, and more.
Melodics
Melodics is a unique desktop and mobile app the helps you learn to play the music that you love; whether on keys or pads. They have created a bundle of bespoke lessons for Novation users which are included free with Launchkey.
The full collection:
• Ableton Live 12 Lite
GForce bundle:
- Oberheim SEM
- Oberheim OB-EZ
- GForce AXXESS
Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools
- Delicate Piano
- Flautando Strings
- Percussion FX
- Shadowy
- Paradox Texture
- Woodwind Parallax
Klevgrand bundle
- Luxe
- R0Verb
- Slammer
Melodics curated lessons
Proposition 65 Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Video of BEST BAG SERIES:
Features:
- Rockville BEST BAG 49 Padded Rigid 49-Key Keyboard Gig Bag Case with Removable Foam
- Fits most 49-key keyboards (Fits Keyboards up to 36.5” *13.75” *4.5” (L x W x H)
- Hybrid bag is soft/slightly hard
- The sides and corners have foam as well as they are reinforced with a flexible and hard material to protect your keyboard and maintain the shape of the bag
- Heavy-duty rugged nylon outer construction
- Adjustable padded secure straps to hold keyboard in place during transport
- Removable foam allows you to use the case even with keyboards that are smaller
- Keyboard is protected by top foam, bottom foam, side foam, foam straps, thick nylon covering, foam inserts, and hard edges
- We are confident that this case is the best protective soft case on the market
- Reinforced riveted double carry handle with Velcro
- Reinforced additional vertical handle on rear of bag
- Business card holder in case bag is lost and found
- 22 mm padding
- Rugged 600 Denier ballistic nylon material
- Large custom tooled Rockville zippers
- Large exterior accessory pocket
- Secondary small accessory pocket
- Interior Dimensions: 36.61” x 13.78” x 4.72 ” (L*W*H)
- Exterior Dimensions: 37.8” x 14.96” x 5.51” (L*W*H)
- Weight: 7 lbs
Fit Guide:
- Novation SL MkII 49
- Novation Impulse 49
- Novation Launchkey 49 MKII
- Novation REMOTE49 SLC
- Novation XSTATION 49
- Novation REMOTE49
- Akai MPK249
- Akai MPK49
- Akai Advance 49
- Monoprice 49
- M-Audio Keystation 49
- Samson Graphite 49
- AKAI Synthstation 49
- Alesis V49
- Alesis ION
- Alesis FUSION 6HD
- Alesis Vortex
- Alesis Vortex Wireless 2
- M-Audio Code 49
- Nektar GX49
- Roland A49BK
- Roland GO-61K
- Roland A-500PRO
- Roland Lucina AX-09
- Roland GO-61PC
- Samson Carbon 49
- Arturia KeyLab 49
- Arturia Keylab MKII 49
- Arturia Keylab Essential 49
- Nektar Impact LX49
- Nektar Panorama P4
- Arturia Laboratory 49
- M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKIV
- M-Audio Venom
- M-Audio Axiom Pro49
- M-Audio AXIOM 49
- M-Audio RADIUM49
- PANDA49
- Alesis VX49
- Korg MKEYAIR
- Korg micro ARRANGER
- Korg Taktile 49
- Korg Kontrol49
- Korg TRITON Taktile-49
- Korg Prophecy
- Casio CTK-230
- NORD LEAD 2
- NORD LEAD 2X
- NORD LEAD 3
- NORD LEAD 4
- NORD Electro 5D 61
- Nord Electro 2 61
- NORD Electro 3 61
- NORD Electro 6D 61
- CME VX 5
- CME UF5
- Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2
- Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 08
- Dave Smith Instruments OB-6
- Dave Smith Instruments DSI-2808
- Dave Smith Instruments DSI-2816
- EDIROL PCR-M50
- E-MU SHORTboard 49
- Hammond SK1
- STUDIOLOGIC SL161PRO
- Yamaha MX49
- ZJTL MQ-6112