Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 Midiklaviatuur Black

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 — DAW Controller with Deep Software Integration

The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 is a 49-key USB MIDI controller built for hands-on DAW production. Four octaves of semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys pair with custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour, so transport, mixer, and plugin controls activate instantly over USB-C.

Built-In Creative Engine

A generative arpeggiator with an 8-step editor, Mutate, and Deviate functions builds evolving patterns without opening a sequencer. Scale Mode locks the keybed to one of 30 scales, while Chord Map and Fixed Chord modes let a single key trigger full progressions, with the chord name shown on the OLED display.

Keybed and Playing Surface

The semi-weighted keybed spans four octaves with pitch bend and modulation wheels mounted above the keys for a compact footprint.

• Keys: 49 semi-weighted, waterfall-style — piano-style feel, smooth front edge
• Pitch Bend: Yes — wheel above the keybed
• Zones: Split and Layer — two sounds across the keyboard

Control Surface and Pads

Sixteen velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch handle finger-drumming and clip launching, while eight endless rotary encoders and nine faders map to plugin parameters and mixer channels.

• Pads: 16 RGB backlit, velocity-sensitive with polyphonic aftertouch
• Encoders: 8 endless rotary — continuous, no end stops
• Faders: 9 with buttons — eight channels plus master volume

Connectivity and Software Bundle

USB bus power through a USB-C socket, with a 5-pin MIDI Out for external hardware and a 6.3 mm sustain pedal input. The package includes a USB cable, software bundle, and manual, plus NKS-ready integration with Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select.

• Inputs: Sustain pedal (6.3 mm jack)
• Outputs: MIDI OUT (5-pin DIN)
• Power: USB bus powered — no mains or battery needed
• Software: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, GForce Bass Station/SEM/OB-EZ/AXXESS, Novation Play, Klevgrand, Melodics, Komplete 15 Select