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61 semi-weighted waterfall-action keys
Provides a five-octave, full-size keyboard surface for performance and controller work.
Product detailSKU #1500000483548
NovationLaunchkey 61 MK4 Keyboard Controller - White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Launchkey 61 MK4 is a white 61-key MIDI controller designed to keep DAW and hardware control within reach of the keyboard. Semi-weighted waterfall keys, pitch and modulation wheels, polyphonic-aftertouch pads, nine faders, and eight endless encoders cover playing, clip launching, mixer work, and parameter control. Its OLED display supports the hands-on workflow, while Scale Mode, chord functions, and the arpeggiator provide composition tools on the instrument itself. USB-C and 5-pin MIDI Out support computer, iOS, and external MIDI setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Producing in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, or Ardour.
- Controlling software alongside external MIDI instruments from split or layered keyboard parts.
- Building parts with Scale Mode, chord tools, pads, and the onboard arpeggiator.
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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16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
Pads can respond to playing velocity and individual pressure for clip or instrument triggering.
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Nine faders and eight endless encoders
Puts channel, instrument, and effect control on the controller.
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Split Mode and Layer Mode
Split Mode divides the keyboard into zones; Layer Mode plays two MIDI channels across the full key range.
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5-pin DIN MIDI Out
Connects directly to external MIDI devices without requiring a computer.
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USB bus powered
No external power supply is required for USB-powered operation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your preferred software is among the supported DAWs if you need its custom integration.
- 02External MIDI equipment connects through the 5-pin DIN MIDI Out.
- 03A sustain-pedal input is provided if pedal control is part of your setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which DAWs have supported integration?
Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour are supported.
02Can it control hardware MIDI instruments?
Yes. It has a full-size 5-pin DIN MIDI Out for external MIDI devices.
03Does it need a separate power supply?
No. It is USB bus powered, and an external power supply is not required.
04Can the keyboard control more than one MIDI part?
Yes. Split Mode creates independent zones, and Layer Mode plays two MIDI channels across the whole keyboard.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Transport controls
- Play, Stop, Record, Loop
- Workflow controls
- Capture MIDI, Undo, Quantise, Metronome
1 detailsPlayability
- Number of keys
- 61
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
4 detailsConnections & power
- External power supply
- Not required (not included)
- Supported DAWs
- Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, Ardour
- MIDI output
- 5-pin DIN MIDI Out
- Sustain pedal input
- 1
35 detailsOther
- Key size
- Full-size
- Fader buttons
- 9
- Scale Mode
- Yes
- Pads
- 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
- Scene launch
- Yes
- Pitch bend
- Wheel
- Power supply
- USB bus powered
- Fixed Chord Mode
- Yes
- Layer mode
- Yes
- Tier
- new
- Modulation
- Wheel
- Category Source
- detail
- Keybed
- Semi-weighted waterfall action
- Chord Maps
- Yes
- Faders
- 9
- USB
- USB Type-C
- Product type
- MIDI controller keyboard
- Color
- White
- Korena Special
- false
- Kensington security slot
- Yes
- Encoders
- 8 endless rotary encoders
- Class compliant
- Yes
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 35.24" (89.50 cm) x 3.66" (9.30 cm) x 10.39" (26.40 cm)
- Weight
- 10.54 lb. (4.78 kg)
- Compatible with
- macOS, Windows, iOS
- Series
- Launchkey
- Chord Detector
- Yes
- Product Type
- MIDI controller keyboard
- Split keyboard mode
- Yes
- Model
- AMS-LAUNCHKEY-61-MK4-WH
- Custom Modes
- Yes
- Source Id
- site51500000483548
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Arpeggiator
- Yes
- Display
- OLED
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