Novation Launchkey 25 MK4 USB Midi Keyboard Controller

Enhance your music production setup with the Novation Launchkey 25, a versatile, all-in-one DAW controller. Featuring two octaves of full-size, synth-action keys and 16 patented FSR pads, the Launchkey 25 is perfect for finger drumming, clip launching, and more. Whether you’re working with your DAW, hardware synths, or iOS devices, the next generation of Launchkey offers new and expanded tools to ignite your creativity. With Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio Modes, plus real-time feedback from a crisp OLED display, you can stay in key and perform with expression like never before.

Key Features

• In-Depth DAW Control: Seamless integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and more, with no setup required.
• Customisable Software Control: Eight encoders provide instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects, with the ability to create user mappings for personalised control.
• Expressive Keybed: The 25-note synth-style keyboard is responsive and expressive, perfect for dynamic performances.
• 16 Velocity-Sensitive Pads: Play drums, trigger samples, and launch clips with FSR pads featuring polyphonic aftertouch.
• Advanced Creative Tools: Built-in arpeggiator and three Chord Modes (Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps) make it easy to create musical progressions.
• Scale Mode: Locks notes to the correct scale and displays the chord being played on the OLED screen for effortless music creation.
• MIDI Connectivity: Full-size MIDI out port connects directly to synths and other MIDI hardware; compatible with iPhone and iPad.
• Custom Modes: Fully customisable controls via Novation’s Components software, with up to four custom mappings for pads and encoders.
• Bundled Software: Comes with Ableton Live Lite, a collection of professional-grade virtual instruments, and more.

Enhanced DAW Integration

The Launchkey 25 offers seamless integration with all major DAWs right out of the box, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour. Enjoy a hardware-powered workflow that gives you full control over transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing, EQ, clip launching, and more. In Ableton Live’s Session View or Logic’s Live Loops, the 16 drum pads double as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlighting that mirrors your DAW.

More Powerful Creative Tools

Launchkey 25’s built-in creative tools work across your DAW, hardware synths, or mobile devices. Scale Modes allow you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales, eliminating wrong notes. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords from a single key, while Chord Maps let you craft emotive progressions using the pads. The advanced arpeggiator enables endless variations, helping you generate fresh ideas and inspiration.

Super-Responsive Keybed and FSR Pads

The 25-note synth-style keyboard is designed for expressiveness and playability. The patented, velocity-sensitive FSR pads feature polyphonic aftertouch and radial sensors, ensuring tighter performances and more consistent sensitivity. These pads can also trigger chords or individual notes, making them versatile tools for your creative process.

Play Your Way with Custom Modes

Launchkey’s controls are fully customisable. Using the free Components software, you can configure the pads and encoders to behave exactly how you want with your software or hardware. Store up to four custom mappings and recall them instantly to control notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.

Go Beyond the Computer

With a five-pin MIDI output, the Launchkey 25 easily connects to hardware synthesizers without needing a DAW. Combined with Components and custom mappings, you can control all the key functions directly from your keyboard. It’s also USB-powered and class-compliant, making it compatible with a wide range of music-making apps for iPhone and iPad, including the free Novation Launchpad app.

All You Need to Create

Launchkey 25 comes with everything you need to start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite allows you to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, and access a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools that work perfectly with Launchkey. Additionally, you receive a selection of studio-grade effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite, plus a curated bundle of software instruments.

Enjoy Three Years of Warranty

Wherever you are in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Novation hardware needs repair or replacement due to a manufacturing fault.

Bundled Software

• Ableton Live 12 Lite: A powerful tool for recording, producing, and performing music.
• GForce Bundle: Includes Oberheim SEM, Oberheim OB-EZ, and GForce AXXESS for iconic synth sounds.
• Parallel Orchestras Bundle by Orchestral Tools: Includes Delicate Piano, Flautando Strings, Percussion FX,Shadowy, Paradox Texture & Woodwind Parallax.
• Klevgrand Bundle: LUXE, R0Verb, and Slammer for advanced sound processing.
• Melodics Curated Lessons: Learn to play keys or pads with bespoke lessons designed for Novation users.

Product Hardware Specifications

• 25 keys
• OLED display
• 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads – with proprietary FSR technology
• 2 pad page buttons
• Scene Launch / Func buttons
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels
• 8 encoders
• 2 encoder page buttons
• 5 pin MIDI out socket
• Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome buttons
• Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fixed Chord/Settings/Shift buttons
• Octave up/down buttons
• Play/stop/record/loop button
• Track navigation buttons
• USB C socket
• Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
• Kensington security slot

Power Requirements

USB bus powered Power supply not included

The Novation Launchkey 25 is your gateway to a world of music creation, offering everything you need to produce, perform, and inspire.