Detail 01
25 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys
Provides compact keyboard input for melody, harmony and rhythm.
Product detailSKU #1500000437117
NovationLaunchkey Mini 25 MK4 Keyboard Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 is a compact 25-key MIDI controller built around portable DAW and hardware workflows. Its velocity-sensitive synth-action keys handle melody, harmony and rhythm, while 16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch support finger drumming and clip launching. Touch strips supply pitch and modulation control, and eight encoders offer direct instrument and effect adjustment. Scale and Chord modes, an arpeggiator and an OLED screen keep creative functions close by. USB-C bus power, class-compliant operation and five-pin MIDI output broaden where it can be used.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding compact keyboard, pad and encoder control to a laptop-based music setup.
- Using a controller with Mac, PC or iOS through a bus-powered USB-C connection.
- Driving hardware synths through full-size five-pin MIDI output while keeping the setup compact.
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 can be used for finger drumming and clip launching with velocity and pressure response.
Detail 03
Pitch and mod touch strips
Offers dedicated real-time pitch and modulation control.
Detail 04
Class-compliant USB-C, bus-powered design
Works through USB-C power and is compatible with Mac, PC and iOS.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your DAW is among the supported major DAWs for the named out-of-box integration.
- 02Use Novation Components when you need to create personal mappings for the eight encoders.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it control hardware synths?
Yes. A full-size five-pin MIDI output connects it to hardware gear.
02Does it include composition tools?
Yes. It offers Scale Mode across 30 scales, Fixed Chord, User Chord, Chord Maps and an arpeggiator with mutation, rhythm shaping and step control.
03What software is included?
It includes Ableton Live 12 Lite, Novation Play, and content from Orchestral Tools, GForce, Klevgrand, Komplete 15 Select and Melodics.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
