Novation Launchkey 25 MK3

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Novation Launchkey 25 MK3

Novation

Launchkey 25 MK3

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Product Info

Article Number: 495544
Brand: Novation
Model: Launchkey 25 MK3
Price: $170.50

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The Launchkey 25 MK3 is a fantastic entry point into MIDI control, especially for bedroom producers and electronic musicians. It’s compact, lightweight, and the included software bundle is a major bonus. If you're looking for a portable controller to spark creativity and integrate seamlessly with Ableton, this is a really solid choice.

Product Description

  • Novation Launchkey 25 MK3
  • USB MIDI keyboard
  • 25 Keys with velocity sensitivity
  • 16 RGB illuminated velocity-sensitive pads
  • Scale and Chord modes
  • Arpeggiator
  • Capture MIDI function
  • MIDI mappings
  • Device lock
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • 2 x 16 Character display
  • 8 Controls
  • Buttons for octave up / down
  • arp / scale / fixed chord
  • play / stop / record / loop
  • track navigation
  • stop / solo / mute
  • capture MIDI / quantization / click / undo
  • scene start as well as device selection and device lock functions
  • Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
  • USB-B
  • MIDI output
  • Power supply via USB
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 463 x 77 x 258 mm
  • Weight: 1.81 kg
  • Incl. Ableton Live Lite
  • AAS Session Bundle
  • XLN Addictive Keys Studio Grand Piano
  • Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette
  • Spitfire Audio LABS-Expressive Strings
PROS
  • • Solid plastic construction feels surprisingly robust for its size.
  • • Excellent integration with Ableton Live Lite simplifies workflow.
  • • The Chord mode is genuinely useful for quick arrangement ideas.
  • • Velocity-sensitive pads offer a responsive and playable feel.
CONS
  • • 25 keys severely limit playing complex chords or basslines.
  • • Plastic keys lack the premium feel of synth-action alternatives.
  • • The USB-B connection feels a bit dated compared to USB-C.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 25
Key Type Velocity-sensitive mini keys
Pads 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads
Knobs/Faders 8 assignable controls
Connections USB-B, MIDI Out, Sustain Pedal Input (6.3 mm jack)
Weight 1.81 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Device lock lets you quickly switch between pre-configured Ableton devices, saving time and streamlining your workflow – essentially, it recalls your custom device chains.
The pads are responsive, but their smaller size might require a bit of practice for complex drum programming compared to larger pad controllers.
Absolutely, it’s a standard USB MIDI controller and will work with most DAWs; however, the deep integration and custom mappings are most apparent within Novation’s ecosystem.

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