Novation Launchkey 25 MK4
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Novation
Launchkey 25 MK4
Product Info
Article Number:
594680
Brand:
Novation
Model:
Launchkey 25 MK4
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
Price:
$202.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Launchkey 25 MK4 is a solid entry point into MIDI control, especially if you're heavily invested in Ableton. It's fantastic for triggering loops, programming beats, and getting creative with synths – a great little hub for bedroom producers or anyone needing a portable controller.
Product Description
- Novation Launchkey 25 MK4
- USB MIDI Keyboard
- 25 Velocity-sensitive keys
- 16 FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch
- Scale and chord modes
- Arpeggiator
- Capture MIDI function
- MIDI mappings
- Device lock
- Pitch bend and modulation wheel
- OLED display
- 8 Rotary encoders
- Buttons for octave up/down
- arp/scale/fixed chord
- play/stop/record/loop
- track navigation
- stop/solo/mute
- capture MIDI/quantisation/click/undo
- scene start as well as device selection and device lock functions
- Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI Out
PROS
- • Excellent integration with Ableton Live and other Novation software.
- • Responsive, velocity-sensitive keys offer a surprisingly playable feel.
- • Polyphonic aftertouch on pads adds expressive rhythmic possibilities.
- • Compact size makes it ideal for smaller workspaces and travel.
CONS
- • Keys lack aftertouch, limiting expressive piano playing potential.
- • Plastic build feels somewhat budget-oriented, though reasonably sturdy.
- • Limited key range restricts playing complex chords and basslines.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
25
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive, synth-action
Pads
16, RGB-backlit, polyphonic aftertouch
Knobs/Faders
8 Rotary encoders
Connections
USB, MIDI Out, Sustain Pedal Input (6.3mm)
Weight
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly intuitive; you can record your knob and pad movements and then assign them to parameters in your DAW, speeding up your workflow considerably.
Absolutely, it’s class-compliant and works with most major DAWs like Logic, Cubase, and FL Studio, though Ableton integration is deepest.
It's functional, displaying MIDI channel, scale information, and device names, but it's small and can be a bit cramped if you're trying to read a lot of data at once.
