NOVATION LAUNCHKEY 25 MK4 MIDI KLAHVPILL CONTROLLER

• Effortless DAW integration and control
• Now supports NKS integration – with free Komplete Select bundle of your choice
• Eight encoders and performance pads
• Expressive 25-note synth-style keyboard
• Built-in Arpeggiator and Chord Modes

The Novation Launchkey 25 MK4 is perfect for musicians and producers who need seamless control over their DAWs. Its 25-note synth-style keyboard is sensitive and expressive, ideal for dynamic performances. The 16 velocity-sensitive pads let you play drums and instruments with ease, while the eight encoders provide instant control over your DAW’s mixers, virtual instruments, and effects. With features like Scale Mode, Chord Modes, and an OLED display, staying in key and creating complex musical progressions has never been simpler.

Launchkey 25 MK4 offers powerful tools like the built-in Arpeggiator and three distinct Chord Modes – Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps. These features make it easy to craft intricate patterns and harmonies. Additionally, the Scale Mode ensures all your notes are in the correct key, helping you stay on track during improvisation or composition. Complete with Launchkey 25 is Ableton Live 12 Lite and a suite of professional-grade virtual instruments provide everything you need to start creating right out of the box.

Now supports Native Instruments NKS ecosystem with Komplete Select and more!

Native Instruments has opened up the NKS Hardware Partner Program, allowing third-party controllers to integrate with the NKS ecosystem for the first time. Previously, only NI’s own hardware (like the Kontrol S-Series and Komplete Kontrol A-Series)had this capability. Now, millions of producers and performers can experience seamless hardware-software integration with partner controllers, all while accessing NI’s legendary sounds. Every compatible controller will include a Komplete 15 Select voucher, giving users instant access to a powerful sound library.

There are three Komplete Select bundles to choose from to suit your production style; comprised of: Beat, Band and Electronic packages. Whether you’re into beatmaking, songwriting, or electronic production, there’s a Komplete 15 Select edition tailored to your needs. Plus, existing hardware owners can claim a free voucher, making it the perfect time to explore the expanded NKS workflow.

Effortless DAW integration

Enjoy seamless control over your favourite DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, and Reason without any setup required. The Launchkey 25 MK4 is designed to make music production straightforward and intuitive, so you can focus on your creativity instead of technical details. Its deep integration with these DAWs means that you can trigger clips, navigate your timeline, and adjust your mixer settings directly from the controller, streamlining your workflow and enhancing your productivity.

Eight encoders and performance pads

The eight continuous encoders provide real-time control over your DAW’s mixers, virtual instruments, and effects. Easily create custom mappings with Novation’s Components software, allowing you to tailor the controller to fit your workflow perfectly.

With 16 velocity-sensitive pads, you can dynamically play drums, instruments, and launch clips. The pads respond to your touch with polyphonic aftertouch, adding an extra layer of expressiveness to your performances and productions.

Complete with Ableton Live and high-end virtual instruments

The Launchkey 25 MK4 comes complete with Ableton Live Lite – perfect for musicians, producers, and performers seeking versatile music creation tools. This latest version includes essential workflows, instruments, and effects to create new sounds, record ideas, and perform live. Novation has also partnered with GForce, offering a 4-in-1 bundle of iconic synths—ideal for crafting powerful basslines, airy melodies, lush chords, and intricate sequences. The bundle includes a mono synth, two poly synths, and a tape sampler emulation, giving you a wide array of sound design options.

Dynamic performance capabilities

With 16 velocity-sensitive pads, you can dynamically play drums, instruments, and launch clips. The pads respond to your touch with polyphonic aftertouch, adding an extra layer of expressiveness to your performances and productions. This means you can input subtle variations in pressure to affect the sound, creating more nuanced and emotive musical phrases. These pads are not just for beats—they can be used to trigger samples, control lighting, or even as additional keys, making them versatile tools for any live or studio setup.

Creative chord and scale tools

The built-in Arpeggiator and three Chord Modes (Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps) make creating musical progressions a breeze. Scale Mode locks the notes to the right key, ensuring you stay in tune, while the Chord Detector shows the current chord on the OLED display for easy reference.

These tools simplify the process of composing and performing complex musical parts, allowing you to experiment with different chord voicings and progressions effortlessly. The visual feedback from the OLED display keeps you informed of your musical choices in real-time, making it easier to understand and utilize these powerful features.

Features

• Seamless DAW Integration: Works with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and more without setup
• Customizable Control: Eight encoders and nine faders for instant DAW, instrument, and effect control; user mappings available
• High-Quality Keybed: 25-note, synth-style keyboard
• Versatile Pads: 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch for drums, instruments, clip launching, and grid work
• Creative Tools: Built-in arpeggiator and three Chord Modes (Fixed, User, Chord Maps) for easy musical progression creation
• Scale and Chord Detection: Scale Mode ensures you stay in key; Chord Detector displays the current chord on the OLED screen
• Split and Layer Functionality: Divide the keyboard into two zones or layer two MIDI channels for simultaneous play
• MIDI Connectivity: Full-size MIDI out port for direct connection to synths and hardware; compatible with iPhone/iPad
• Custom Control Surfaces: Fully customizable with Novation’s Components software for mapping MIDI parameters to pads and controls
• Included Software: Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a selection of pro-grade virtual instruments

Specifications

• Keybed: 25-note synth-style keybed
• Display: OLED display
• Performance pads: 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads – with proprietary FSR technology
• Pad page buttons: 2
• Transport controls: Play/stop/record/loop/track navigation buttons
• Encoders: 8
• Encoder page buttons: 2 encoder page buttons
• MIDI: 5 pin MIDI out socket
• Additional controls: Scene Launch / Func buttons, Pitch bend and modulation wheels, capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome buttons, Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fixed Chord/Settings/Shift buttons, octave up/down buttons
• USB: USB C socket
• Sustain pedal input: 1/4” jack socket
• Other: Kensington security slot
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 79 x 461 x 251 mm
• Weight: 1.82 kg
• Product code: NOVLKE25MK4