Novation Launchkey 88 MK3
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The Large Format of the Launchkey Range, Designed for Expressiveness
As the flagship 88-note model, the Launchkey 88 MK3 targets musicians seeking piano-like feel while controlling their digital audio workstation. This MK3 generation marks a significant evolution with a high-quality semi-weighted keyboard, deeper DAW integration, and creative modes that modernize everyday composition.Who Is It For and What Is It For?
Ideal for pianist-producers, arrangers, and live performers, the Launchkey 88 MK3 fits naturally in home studios as well as on stage. It excels with Ableton Live but is equally effective with Logic, Cubase, Reason, Studio One, or Pro Tools (via HUI). Thanks to its 5-pin MIDI DIN output, it also controls your synths and external modules without a computer.Immediate Creativity, Smooth Workflow
Creative modes - The "Scale" and "Chord" modes secure harmony and trigger rich chords at your fingertips. The arpeggiator offers instant patterns, and the "Strum" mode humanizes your progressions with a single gesture.Extended DAW control - Access key Ableton Live functions: transport, MIDI Capture, quantize, metronome, looping, track arm, scene launching, navigation, and device select/lock. Everything is designed to compose without taking your hands off the keyboard.
Playability and feel - The semi-weighted keyboard provides natural resistance and precise tactile feedback. The 16 RGB pads are highly sensitive for finger drumming and clip launching, while the sustain pedal adds phrasing and hold essential for piano parts.
Studio-ready connectivity - USB bus-powered for a clean setup, 5-pin MIDI DIN output for hardware, and a 16x2 display to keep essentials in view. Custom Modes allow you to tailor the controller to your setup.
Technical specifications
| Velocity sensitivity of the pads | Yes | Key format | big waterfall type |
| Number of faders | 9 | Transposition | Yes |
| Number of potentiometers | 8 | Inputs | USB, Sustain pedal |
| Arpeggiator | Yes | Outputs | Midi, USB Midi, USB Type B |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac, iOS, HUI, Logic Control, Mackie Control, iPad | Color | Black |
| Controller | Pitchbend, Modulation, Directional buttons, Sustain, Octave up/down, 9 faders, 8 encoders, 16 pads, 8 potentiometers, Transport | Sequencer | No |
| Provided software | Ableton Live Lite, Bundle AAS Session, Spitfire Audio LABS - Expressive Strings, Klevgrand R0verb & DAW Cassette, GForce Bass Station, XLN Audio Addictive Keys | Power supply | USB |
| Backlit pad | Yes | Display | Backlit display |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Number of pads | 16 |
| Category | Master keyboard | Weight | 8.2 kg |
| Number of keys | 88 | Dimensions (mm) | 1270 x 286 x 87 |
| Touch | Semi-weighted | ||
| Dimensions | 1270 x 286 x 87 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Launchkey 88 MK3 compatible with Ableton Live and Logic?
Integration covers Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason, Studio One, and Pro Tools via HUI. Ableton Live notably benefits from transport control, scene launching, quantization, and MIDI Capture.
Is the 88-key keyboard suitable for piano playing?
Its 88 full-size waterfall keys feature semi-weighted velocity-sensitive action. There is an input to connect a sustain pedal to work on holds and phrasing.
Can an external synthesizer be controlled without a computer?
The 5-pin MIDI DIN output allows control of an external synthesizer or module without a computer. Power is supplied via USB, while the USB Type B connection also carries USB MIDI. No built-in sequencer is indicated.
How many pads, faders, and encoders are available?
The control surface includes 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, 9 faders, and 8 encoders. The pads are used particularly for finger drumming and clip launching.
What software is included with this MIDI controller?
The bundle includes Ableton Live Lite, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, GForce Bass Station, and Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings. Also provided are AAS Session, Klevgrand R0verb, and DAW Cassette.
