Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

Essential Information About the Launchkey 49 MIDI Controller

• 49-key semi-weighted keyboard and 16 RGB FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch for expressive playing.


• Deep DAW integration: transport, mixing, navigation, and instant plugin control.


• Assisted creativity: editable arpeggiator, Chord modes, Scale mode, and "Chord Detector" with OLED display.


• Comprehensive control surface: 8 encoders, 9 faders, pitch/mod ribbons, MIDI DIN output, and USB-C bus-powered.

At the heart of the Launchkey family, the versatile 49-key format

Positioned as the ideal compromise between compactness and playing range, the Launchkey 49 offers a comfortable keyboard area without sacrificing direct controls. Compared to previous generations, comfort is enhanced with the OLED screen, touch ribbons, and polyphonic aftertouch on the FSR pads, enabling modern control both in the studio and on stage.

For producers, beatmakers, and live performers

Whether composing in your DAW, triggering scenes live, or recording automations, the Launchkey 49 streamlines your workflow. Transport functions, track navigation, and controls for quantize, metronome, or MIDI Capture allow you to stay focused on the music without taking your hands off the keyboard.

Creative tools that accelerate inspiration

Expressive playing and guided harmonies

The velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch provide fine dynamics for drums and articulative instruments. Scale and Chord modes (including "Fixed Chord") ensure progressions stay in key, while the "Chord Detector" instantly displays the played chord on the OLED.

DAW and plugin control

Eight encoders, nine faders, and their dedicated buttons provide immediate access to your instruments and effects parameters, mixing, and clip launching. The pitch bend and modulation ribbons encourage precise expressive gestures, and the MIDI DIN output opens control of hardware synths and drum machines.

Connected and ready to play

The USB-C port powers the controller without an adapter, while the sustain pedal input secures your piano playing. With Ableton Live Lite and GForce Bass Station included, you have a complete environment to create right out of the box.

Technical specifications

Velocity sensitivity of the pads	Yes	Key format	big waterfall type
Number of switches	33	Transposition	Yes
Number of faders	9	Splittable areas	2
Number of potentiometers	8	Inputs	USB, Expression pedal, Sustain pedal, USB Midi
Arpeggiator	Yes	Outputs	Midi, USB-C, USB Midi
Compatibility	PC, Mac, iOS, HUI, Logic Control, Mackie Control	Color	Black
Controller	Pitchbend, Modulation, Directional buttons, Octave up/down, 9 faders, 8 encoders, 16 pads, Transport	Sequencer	Yes
Provided software	Ableton Live Lite, GForce AXXESS, GForce Bass Station, GForce Oberheim OB-EZ, GForce Oberheim SEM, Klevgrand Luxe, Klevgrand R0verb, Klevgrand Slammer, Melodics, Orchestral Tools Parallel Orchestra Bundle	Power supply	USB-C
Backlit pad	Yes	Display	OLED
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Number of pads	16
Category	Master keyboard	Weight	4.08 kg
Number of keys	49	Dimensions (mm)	730 x 264 x 93
Touch	Semi-weighted

Keyboard

49 keys (semi-weighted)

Dimensions

730 x 264 x 93 mm