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16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch and radial pressure sensitivity
Pads can respond to pressure as well as note strikes for more detailed pad performance.
Product detailSKU #1500000437118
NovationLaunchkey 37 MK4 Keyboard Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Launchkey 37 MK4 is a 37-key MIDI controller that puts keyboard playing, pads and DAW control in one compact unit. The synth-action keys are velocity sensitive, while the 16 RGB pads add polyphonic aftertouch and radial pressure sensitivity for finger drumming, clip launching and pad instruments. An OLED display, eight endless encoders, pitch and modulation wheels keep session control close at hand. USB-C MIDI, 5-pin MIDI output and four assignable Custom Modes let it work across computer and hardware setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building clips and finger-drum parts while controlling a supported DAW from the keyboard.
- Writing chord progressions with Scale Mode, Chord Modes and the editable arpeggiator.
- Controlling external MIDI hardware through the full-size five-pin MIDI output.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than 37 keys.
- Setups requiring DAW support beyond the named integrations without using Custom MIDI mapping.
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.
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30 selectable scales
Scale Mode limits the keyboard to the selected scale while you work out parts.
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Four Custom Modes via Novation Components
Pads, knobs and other controls can be assigned to MIDI messages for a tailored setup.
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USB-C bus power
The controller can be powered from its USB-C connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your DAW is Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason or Bitwig if you want the named direct integrations.
- 02The keyboard has 37 keys.
- 03External MIDI hardware connects through its full-size 5-pin MIDI output.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Launchkey 37 MK4 control hardware synths?
Yes. Its full-size 5-pin MIDI output can control external MIDI hardware without a computer.
02What software comes with it?
It includes Ableton Live 12 Lite, GForce's 4-in-1 synth bundle, Novation Play patches, Orchestral Tools textures, selected Klevgrand plug-ins and Melodics lessons.
03Can I make my own MIDI assignments?
Yes. Four Custom Modes in Novation Components can assign pads, knobs and controls to MIDI messages.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
