Detail 01
49 semi-weighted keys
Offers room for two-handed parts, chord voicings and melodic improvisation.
Product detailSKU #1500000437116
NovationLaunchkey 49 MK4 Keyboard Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Launchkey 49 MK4 pairs a 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with DAW controls suited to production and performance work. Nine faders, eight encoders, pitch and modulation wheels, 16 polyphonic-aftertouch pads and an OLED display provide hands-on access to assigned controls and session feedback. Scale, Chord, Chord Detector and per-step arpeggiator functions sit on the hardware for shaping parts as you play. Split and Layer modes let the 49-key range address independent or overlapping instruments, with USB-C and five-pin MIDI supporting hybrid setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing two-handed parts, chord voicings and melodic improvisation on a 49-key controller.
- Managing mixer and device functions from nine faders and eight rotary encoders.
- Using split or layered MIDI parts with software instruments and outboard gear.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Nine long-throw faders and eight rotary encoders
Places mixer, device and assigned MIDI control on the controller surface.
Detail 03
Split and Layer modes
The keyboard can be divided between two instruments or play overlapping instruments.
Detail 04
USB-C bus power and five-pin MIDI out
Connects to a USB host while also providing MIDI output for hardware gear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that your DAW is among the listed major DAWs for automatic mapping and DAW Transport Mode.
- 02Custom MIDI control for outboard gear or plug-in parameters is configured with Novation Components.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it divide the keyboard between instruments?
Yes. Split Mode creates two independent keyboard areas, while Layer Mode makes the range play overlapping instruments.
02Which platforms are supported?
It supports Mac, PC and iOS.
03What is included for music creation?
It includes Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE 14, Novation Play, GForce instruments, Orchestral Tools samples, Klevgrand FX and Melodics lessons.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
