Detail 01
25-note velocity-sensitive keybed
Keeps melodic keyboard input in a compact form factor.
Product detailSKU #1500000437115
NovationLaunchkey 25 MK4 Keyboard Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Launchkey 25 MK4 concentrates keyboard playing, pads and DAW control into a 25-key format. Velocity-sensitive keys handle compact melodic input, while 16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch can take on finger drumming, chord voicings or clip launches. Eight endless encoders, transport buttons and the OLED display put software controls and feedback on the hardware. It also offers Scale and Chord modes, a per-step editable arpeggiator, Custom Modes and five-pin MIDI output for working across DAWs and external MIDI rigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping a compact keyboard controller in a studio, stage or mobile production setup.
- Using pads for finger drumming, chord voicings or clip launching alongside a 25-key keyboard.
- Moving between supported DAWs and an external MIDI rig from one controller.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch
Pads support finger drumming, chord voicing and nuanced clip launching.
Detail 03
Four Custom Modes
Novation Components can create tailored controller mappings for a hybrid setup.
Detail 04
Full-size five-pin MIDI output
Enables direct control of external synths without a computer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your DAW is Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Bitwig, Reason or Ardour for the named deep integration.
- 02It uses USB-C bus power and does not require a separate power supply.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it work without a computer?
Yes. The full-size five-pin MIDI output can control external synths in a DAW-less setup.
02What software comes with it?
It includes Ableton Live Lite 12, Cubase LE 14, Novation Play, Komplete 15 Select, GForce instruments, Orchestral Tools content, Klevgrand plug-ins and Melodics lessons.
03Does it support iOS?
Yes. It is compatible with macOS, Windows and iOS.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
