The Creative Novation Launchkey 49 MK4
Made for creative music makers, the new Launchkey puts deep DAW control, Ableton Live sequencing, and a generative arpeggiator at your fingertips — with chord and scale tools, a pro-grade software bundle, and a re-engineered design that feels like an instrument.
Play music. Get creative.
Control your software and unlock new musical ideas with the new Launchkey. Play instinctively with Scale, Fixed Chord, and Chord Map, shape evolving rhythms with the arpeggiator, and take hands-on control of your DAW to turn inspiration into tracks.
16 Launchpad-style pads
For finger drummers, the Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 White features our patented, velocity-sensitive FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Each pad uses a unique radial sensor for greater sensitivity and consistency, delivering tighter, more expressive performances. They can also be set to trigger chords or individual notes with polyphonic aftertouch.

Launchkey includes a unique software bundle to get you creating straight away. Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE help you capture ideas, Novation Play gives Launchkey a voice with its meticulously sampled synths, and you also get additional instruments and effects from Klevgrand, GForce, Native Instruments, and Orchestral Tools — plus lessons from Melodics.
Key Features
- Chord and Scale modes
- Powerful integration with all major DAWs
- Eight endless rotary encoders
- Nine faders and buttons
- Semi-weighted keybed
- 16 velocity-sensitive pads
- Pro-grade software bundle
Keybed
- 49 semi-weighted piano-style keys
Creative tools
- Generative arpeggiator with step editor
- Scale Mode – with 30 built-in scales to choose from
- Zones: Parts A and B, Split, and Layer
- Chord modes: Chord Map/Fixed Chord/User Chord
- Custom Modes: pads/encoders/faders
Controls and pads
- 16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
- 2 pad page buttons Scene Launch / Func buttons
- Octave up/down buttons
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- 8 endless rotary encoders
- 2 encoder page buttons
- 9 faders and buttons
- Play/stop/record/loop buttons
- Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome
- Track navigation buttons
Display
- 128 x 64 monochrome OLED display
DAW integration
- Custom DAW scripts: Ableton Live 11 or later, Logic X & 11, Cubase 11 & 12, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour
- Compatible with all other DAWs through HUI
Connectivity
- USB-C socket
- 5-pin MIDI out socket
- Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
- Kensington security slot
Dimensions
- Width730mm
- Depth263.5mm
- Height93mm
- Weight4.08kg
Power requirements
- USB bus powered
- Power supply not included
What’s in the box?
- Launchkey 49 White
- USB type C-to-A cable

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