Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 WH

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Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 WH

Novation

Launchkey 49 MK4 WH

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 612950
Brand: Novation
Model: Launchkey 49 MK4 WH
Price: $284.90

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The Launchkey 49 MK4 WH is a solid, feature-packed MIDI keyboard, especially appealing to producers and electronic musicians looking for tight DAW integration and expressive pad performance. The included Komplete Select is a huge bonus, making it a great value proposition for those starting out or wanting a versatile controller for their setup. It's a workhorse, but don't expect a piano-like feel from the keys.

Product Description

  • Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 WH
  • USB MIDI Keyboard
  • With 49 semi-weighted keys
  • 16 patented FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch
  • OLED display
  • 9 faders and fader buttons
  • 8 endless rotary controls
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • Scale and chord modes
  • Arpeggiator
  • Capture MIDI function
  • MIDI mappings
  • Device lock
  • 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
  • Split and Layer function
  • NKS support for direct control of over 2
  • 000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects
  • Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of your for immediate testing and use of the NKS functionality
  • Input for sustain pedal: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI Out
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 730 x 93 x 263.5 mm
  • Weight: 4.08 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes USB cable and software package with Ableton Live Lite and GForce Bass Station Plugin
PROS
  • • Excellent FSR pads offer nuanced, expressive polyphonic aftertouch.
  • • OLED display is crisp, clear, and genuinely useful for real-time feedback.
  • • Comprehensive DAW integration and NKS support expands creative possibilities.
  • • The included Komplete Select bundle provides immediate, usable sounds and instruments.
CONS
  • • Semi-weighted keys lack the feel of fully weighted action, a noticeable compromise.
  • • Plastic build, while functional, doesn't convey a premium, robust feel.
  • • Limited key range restricts playing complex arrangements without layering.

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Key Features

Keys 49
Key Type Semi-weighted, synth-action
Pads 16, velocity-sensitive, RGB backlit, patented FSR with polyphonic aftertouch
Knobs/Faders 8 endless rotary encoders, 9 motorized faders, 9 fader buttons
Connections USB-C, Sustain Pedal Input (1/4")
Weight 3.6kg (7.9 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The FSR pads are surprisingly responsive; they pick up on very subtle pressure changes, allowing for nuanced swells and dynamic effects that aren't possible with standard pads.
Yes, the OLED display has excellent brightness and contrast, making it easily readable even in low-light conditions. It automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light.
Absolutely. Device Lock freezes the current MIDI mapping, preventing unintended adjustments to knobs and faders during a live performance or recording session.

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