Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4

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Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4

Novation

Launchkey Mini 25 MK4

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 594691
Brand: Novation
Model: Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
Price: $137.50

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The Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 is a surprisingly capable little controller. It's perfect for bedroom producers, songwriters, or anyone needing a compact, portable MIDI input – especially if you’re already in the Novation ecosystem or want a quick start with Ableton Live Lite. The pads are the real highlight here, offering a level of expression rarely found at this price point.

Product Description

  • Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
  • 25-Key USB Mini Keyboard
  • 16 patented FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch
  • OLED display
  • 8 continuous rotary controls
  • Touch-sensitive strips for pitch and modulation
  • Arpeggiator
  • Fixed chord mode (one-finger automatic chord)
  • Buttons for recording
  • playback
  • stop/solo/mute and octave switching
  • Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI output: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.9 x 4.9 x 17.7 cm
  • Weight: 0.78 kg
  • Includes USB cable and software package with Ableton Live Lite and GForce Bass Station Plug-in
PROS
  • • Excellent FSR pads offer expressive polyphonic aftertouch.
  • • OLED display provides clear visual feedback, a nice upgrade.
  • • Compact size is genuinely portable and desktop-friendly.
  • • Seamless Ableton Live Lite integration simplifies immediate music creation.
CONS
  • • Keys are mini-sized; not ideal for extended, nuanced playing.
  • • Build feels plasticky, reflecting its budget-friendly price point.
  • • Limited range restricts playing complex chord voicings.

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Key Features

Keys 25 mini keys
Key Type Synth-action
Pads 16 velocity-sensitive, RGB-backlit FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch
Knobs/Faders 8 continuous rotary encoders
Connections USB, 3.5mm mini-jack MIDI output, 6.3mm sustain pedal input
Weight 0.78 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more subtle than a dedicated drum pad's aftertouch, but it allows for nuanced pressure changes on each note, adding depth to chords and melodies.
Yes, it's class-compliant and works with virtually any DAW that supports MIDI input, though the Ableton Live Lite integration is the most streamlined experience.
The mini keys require a lighter touch and a bit of adaptation; larger hands might find it cramped for extended sessions, but it's still usable.

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