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Launchkey [MK3] - Introduction // Novationplay button

Launchkey [MK3] - Introduction // Novation

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Launchkey [MK3] - Performance // Novation

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Launchkey [MK3] - Behind The Scenes // Novation

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Launchkey [MK3] - Scale Mode // Novation

Novation

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The Novation Launchkey 25 [MK3] is a cutting-edge MIDI keyboard controller that provides seamless integration with Ableton Live for an inspiring music-making experience. Featuring 25 velocity-sensitive keys, 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, and eight knobs, the Launchkey 25 [MK3] places powerful control at your fingertips.

Deep Ableton Live Integration for Fluid Workflow

The Launchkey 25 [MK3] features pre-mapped control for immediate use in Ableton Live. Eight knobs provide hands-on control of Ableton Live's device macros, allowing you to tweak synth parameters and effect settings with ease. The 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads launch clips and scenes in Live's Session View. The Launchkey 25 [MK3] automatically maps to Ableton Live for an intuitive music production process right out of the box.

Expressive Keyboard and Pads for Dynamic Performances

The Launchkey 25 [MK3] features 25 velocity-sensitive keys and 16 RGB backlit pads, allowing you to capture every nuance of your performance. The pads can be used to trigger drum hits, samples and loops with pinpoint accuracy and dynamics. Create emotive synth leads and basslines, or record expressive chord progressions with the lightweight yet rugged keys.

Advanced MIDI Features for Total Control

The Launchkey 25 [MK3] provides enhanced MIDI functionality for complete control over your DAW and plugins. Toggle the arpeggiator on and off, set the beat division and sync the arpeggiator to your DAW's tempo. Access advanced MIDI features like MIDI channel selection, transposition and keyboard zones to control external gear with your Launchkey.

Included Software

Ableton Live Lite–Quickly organize and arrange your sounds and start making tracks with this staple electronic-music-making softwareSpitfire Audio LABS-Expressive Strings–Made exclusively for Launchkey MK3 owners, Spitfire Audio have taken their world-class strings samples and created an instantly playable, highly reactive instrument, designed to spark your creativity
XLN Addictive Keys–Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Novation or Focusrite hardware
Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette–High-quality reverb and tape deck emulation plug-ins, to add some space or take your sound back to the golden age of cassette tapes
AAS Session Bundle–Three synths for music makers, providing staple sounds for your tracks

Novation Launchkey 25 [MK3] Keyboard Controller
Novation Launchkey 25 [MK3] Keyboard Controller
Novation Launchkey 25 [MK3] Keyboard Controller

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Keyboard
  • Number of keys: 25
  • Action: Synth
  • Velocity sensitive: Yes
Connectivity
  • MIDI I/O: Out
  • USB: Yes
  • iOS compatibility: Yes
Controls
  • Drum pads: Yes
  • Pitch bend/Modulation: Both

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Warranty Statement
All Novation products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.

In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months from date of purchase Novation undertakes that the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the product is returned to the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In these circumstances, or if you need an out-of-warranty repair to your Novation product, please contact Novation at: mickg@novationmusic.com and you will be advised of the correct return procedure.

Alternatively contact the Novation Reseller from which you purchased the product or the Novation Distributor in your country of residence or business. If you purchase a Novation product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Novation Distributor to honour this Limited Warranty, although you may request a chargeable repair.

Alternatively, the unit may be returned at your cost to the dealer you purchased the unit from so that they can organise a Warranty repair with their Novation Distributor.
This Warranty does not include cost of shipping to and from the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In every case it will be necessary to provide the original invoice or store receipt to accompany the defective product to the supplying dealer. This Limited Warranty is offered solely to the first purchaser of the product from an Authorised Novation Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the Product directly from Novation in the UK or its Authorised Distributors outside the U.K,) and is not transferable.

This Warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights in the country of purchase.

Please note: A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product which may be expected from a reasonable interpretation of the published description and performance specifications as published by Novation. This does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

A significant proportion of products returned under Warranty (which are very few in number compared to numbers sold) are found not to exhibit any fault at all. Please check that the mains voltage is correctly set for your local supply and that your connecting cables are in good order and correctly connected.

If in doubt about the product functions please read the user guide and if necessary contact your dealer for advice before returning the product to the supplying dealer. You can also contact us for general advice.

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  • 130 Lincoln St

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    submitteda year ago

    byMatt

    fromBoston, MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The Novation Launchkey 25 is a powerful midi controller / performance tool. It works seamlessly with Ableton Live (actually comes with a free version of Ableton Live 12 Lite), comes with a lot of useful software downloads, tutorials and all the bells and whistles you'd ever need to create, edit and perform your music. I'm super impressed with this unit and can tell it's going to be the heart of my setup for many years to come. My only regret was not buying one sooner.

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  • asked byJohn

    fromDallas

    Can you just plug it into your laptop or do you need to power it with an ac plug or batteries?

    Can you just plug it into your laptop or do you need to power it with an ac plug or batteries?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes, it's USB powered