Description
Unleash your creativity with the Launchkey 25, Novation’s dynamic MIDI controller designed for seamless integration with Ableton Live and beyond. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, this intuitive keyboard offers an expressive, hands-on experience, letting you control your music like never before.
Key Features at a Glance
- Optimised for Ableton Live – Instant access to essential controls for effortless workflow.
- Expressive Performance – 25 velocity-sensitive keys and 16 responsive pads enhance your playing dynamics.
- Creative Chord Modes – Play full chords with just one finger using Fixed, Scale, or User Chord modes.
- Scale Modes – Keep every note in key by automatically mapping your performance to a chosen scale.
- Built-in Arpeggiator – Easily generate fresh melodies, harmonies, and rhythmic ideas.
- Standalone MIDI Control – A classic five-pin MIDI output allows connection with any MIDI-compatible gear.
- Versatile DAW Compatibility – Works seamlessly with Logic, Reason, Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools via HUI.
- Custom Modes for Total Control – Configure control assignments, MIDI routing, and pad colours via Novation Components.
- High-Quality Free Software – Includes Ableton Live 10 Lite, Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, and more.
- Four Size Options – Choose between 25, 37, 49, and 61-key models to fit your setup.
Unmatched Playability and Performance
Launchkey 25 is engineered to enhance your musical experience, offering tools that simplify the creative process. Scale Modes transpose played notes to fit your chosen scale, ensuring every melody stays harmonically correct. Three Chord Modes turn the keys into an interactive exploration tool, allowing you to trigger full chords with ease. The built-in arpeggiator fuels inspiration by generating evolving patterns, while the mutate function reshapes sequences into new ideas.
Deep Integration & Customization
The MK3 edition brings advanced control capabilities, letting you fine-tune instruments and effects using eight rotary encoders. Custom Modes give you the flexibility to program the Launchkey’s behaviour, whether in the studio or on stage. With dedicated buttons for Capture MIDI, track arm, quantise, and loop controls, navigating your DAW has never been smoother.
Hardware & Technical Specifications
- 25 velocity-sensitive keys for expressive playability
- 16 backlit velocity-sensitive pads for dynamic drum programming and triggering
- 8 rotary encoders for tweaking instruments and effects
- Pitch bend & modulation wheels for nuanced control
- Five-pin MIDI output for connecting to external gear
- 16x2 character screen for real-time visual feedback
- Assignable buttons for transport, navigation, and device control
- USB-powered (no external power required)
- Sustain pedal input & Kensington security slot
What’s Included in the Box
- Novation Launchkey 25 [MK3]
- USB A to B cable
- Safety and warranty information
Reliable & Built to Last
Novation backs the Launchkey 25 with a three-year warranty, ensuring support for repairs or replacements due to manufacturing defects—no matter where you are in the world.
Whether you’re composing, performing, or producing, Launchkey 25 empowers you to push your creative limits. Step up your music game with a controller built for both inspiration and control.
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message. **
Mainland UK: **£3.50 within mainland UK ( Orders over £199 are delivered FREE )
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
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Standard warranty against manufacturer defects apply. Extended warranty is not available on this item.