Novation Launchkey 49 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller — Seamless Ableton Live Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and Arpeggiator. All the software you need for Music Production.

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Novation's Launchkey 49 MK3 is designed to offer deep integration with Ableton Live music production software. Easy-to-read screen – 16x2 character screen lets you easily see the state of what you're controlling or selecting. Launchkey 37 features a synth action keybed, velocity sensitive pads, assignable knobs, and essential transport controls.

Play a chord with one finger by assigning a fixed shape to the keys and it’ll transpose as you move up and down the keyboard. Fixed chord mode: Choose the chord notes then play this chord starting from any key as the root note. If only this had BT, it would outsell Korgs Nano Key Studio which in my opinion has less playable keys, otherwise it’s maybe better choice if you need bluetooth and smaller device. When handling, you can't quite escape the rattly feel of plastic, but at less than 4kg, at least it won't be a burden to haul around. Shape your sound – Tweak instruments and effects to perfection using eight rotary encoders and (on 49- and 61-key models) nine 45mm faders.With full-size velocity-sensitive keys and 16 RGB-backlit velocity-sensitive pads, playing melodies, creating beats, and triggering samples is a responsive and unhindered experience. The Launchkey platform has always been about flexibility, and the MK3 revision carries this mantra at its core.

They’ve also added Chord and Scale modes, a built-in arpeggiator, MIDI output, and MIDI map customisation. Instead they offer a 2m USB cable and suggest that even an iPad (via Apple's camera kit) can power the Launchkey. Using Ableton control, you can make tracks anywhere with Launchkey Mini’s intuitive, creative arpeggiator, Fixed Chord mode, MIDI out, and tons of sounds in the box. I'm sure I needn't tell you much about Ableton Live Lite, other than, in conjunction with the Launchkey hardware, colour made a pleasant contribution for clip launching.Make tracks anywhere with Launchkey Mini’s deep, intuitive Ableton control, arpeggiator, fixed chord mode, MIDI out, and tons of sounds in the box. Larger, improved velocity-sensitive pads provide greater control over dynamics, and eight fixed rotary knobs bring your software to life at your fingertips.

We've also included the Scarlett 2i2 audio interface and Yamaha HS7 studio monitor speakers for incredible sonic quality.

During performance you can replace any sample on any pad without interrupting playback, and dragging a finger a short distance along any row activates all the loops on that row. The eight scale modes allow you to select your root note and scale and you will be able to play perfect melodies specific to that scale. I like the fact there is a range of models in the launchkey series, I chose the 49 for its compactness and because I wanted the extra faders and buttons to minimise use of the mouse. XLN Audio Addictive Keys - Add great sounding piano to your tracks with the Studio Grand, based on the iconic Steinway® Model D. Novation’s ultra-responsive, highly expressive 61-key MIDI keyboard hosts a comprehensive array of fully assignable controls, integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro Tools.

Admittedly, the plastic construction isn't the most rugged, but with the possible exception of the deliberately omitted MIDI port, there's little to pine for. No problem, Launchkey also has full integration with Logic and Reason, plus out of the box functionality with other DAWs including Studio One, Cubase and Pro Tools, via HUI. Andertons Music Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 716155. Additional to this Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, AAS Session Bundle are also included, along with Ableton Live Lite software.We're offered a choice of two, four and five octaves, and although the smallest of these hasn't enough space for all the sliders and buttons of the others, the functionality is otherwise the same. The exclusion of hardware synths is no accident because the manual states: "Launchkey's controls are non-assignable.