Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 61 Key Keyboard Midi Controller

The Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 is more than just a keyboard — it’s your studio’s creative hub. Combining a premium, semi-weighted keybed with an array of tactile controls, intuitive performance tools, and powerhouse DAW integration, this controller is designed to keep you in the flow.

Key Features:

• 61 Semi‑Weighted Waterfall Keys — Fluid, expressive, and playable, perfect for melody, basslines, and chord work.
• Extensive Control Surface
• 16 RGB Velocity-Sensitive FSR Pads with polyphonic aftertouch — ideal for drumming, clip launching, chord triggering, and sequencing.
• Eight Endless Rotary Encoders and Nine Faders — tailored for manipulating plugins, mixer levels, and DAW parameters.
• Creative Modes with OLED Feedback
• Scale & Chord Modes — select from scales or trigger full chords from a single key or pad, keeping you harmonically grounded.
• Arpeggiator with Mutate & Deviate — craft rhythmic and harmonic variations on the fly, or customize patterns using the Arp Pattern mode. 
• Chord Map & Detector — supports advanced performance features and shows current chords on the OLED.
• Deep DAW Integration — optimized for Ableton Live (tightest integration), Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Reaper, Ardour, and others. Includes transport controls, device and mixer control, clip launching, and more.
• Compact Yet Robust I/O — includes USB‑C, 5‑pin MIDI Out, sustain pedal input, pitch and mod wheels, and a tidy OLED for visual feedback.
• Software Bundle Included — comes packed with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, GForce synths, Klevgrand plugins, Orchestral Tools, and Melodics lessons for creative ignition.

Why It Stands Out

• Expressive Yet Affordable
  A high-quality semi-weighted key experience at a mid-range price makes for exceptionally expressive play without a premium tag.
• Beyond Basic Controls
  Advanced arpeggiator features like Mutate (harmonic variation) and Deviate (rhythmic alteration), plus a robust Chord Map, deliver next-level inspiration.
• Exceptional Workflow Integration
  Especially if you’re an Ableton Live user, the Launchkey MK4 streamlines your workflow in a way that rivals controllers at much higher price points.
• Welcoming to All Users
  Whether you’re a bedroom producer, touring musician, or composer, reviewers describe it as a tool that “fades into the background in the best way possible” — letting music take center stage.

The Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 is a thoughtfully designed MIDI keyboard controller that balances expressive playability, creative versatility, and seamless DAW control. Whether you're composing in the studio, performing live, or experimenting on the go, the MK4 pushes inspiration forward — never holding you back.