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Novation Launchkey 61 [MK3] Keyboard Controller

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Launchkey [MK3] - Introduction // Novation
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Launchkey [MK3] - Scale Mode // Novation

Description
Novation's Launchkey 61 [MK3] is a revolutionary MIDI keyboard controller that unleashes your creative potential. The Launchkey 61 [MK3] provides an intuitive interface for manipulating Ableton Live and controlling external MIDI gear. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced keyboardist, the Launchkey 61 [MK3]'s creative features remove barriers to musical expression and expand your sonic vocabulary.
Eight Scale Modes Guide You to New Melodies
The Launchkey 61 [MK3]'s Scale Modes transpose the keys and pads to notes in your chosen scale. Simply select a root note and scale, then play—it handles the rest. Scale Modes open up new melodic possibilities and make it easy to explore different keys and modes.
Three Chord Modes Harmonize Your Playing
With Chord Modes, every note you play is harmonically linked. Choose from Fixed Chord (plays a specific chord), Scale Chord (plays chords diatonic to the selected scale), or User Chord (plays a custom chord you design). Chord Modes turn the Launchkey 61 MK3 into an interactive canvas for musical discovery.
Custom Modes Tailor the Controller to Your Needs
Using Novation's Components software, you can design custom control setups. Custom Modes give you flexibility over control assignments, MIDI routing, pad colors, and more. Whether performing live or working in the studio, Custom Modes adapt the Launchkey 61 [MK3] to your particular workflow.
A Seamless Interface for Ableton Live and Beyond
The Launchkey 61 MK3 offers deep integration with Ableton Live, including dedicated controls for Capture MIDI, quantization, click, loop and more. It also works with Logic Pro, Reason, Studio One, Cubase and Pro Tools via HUI. A full-size five-pin MIDI output even lets you connect it to external MIDI gear.
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 creativityXLN 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
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Specs
- Number of keys: 61
- Action: Synth
- Velocity sensitive: Yes
- MIDI I/O: Out
- USB: Yes
- iOS compatibility: Yes
- Drum pads: Yes
- Pitch bend/Modulation: Both
Warranty
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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Def would buy again
submitted3 years ago
byJames
fromOhio
Very impressed by the intervention with Logic Pro!
Very nice upgrade to the LaunchKey 49
submitted4 years ago
byMatt T.
fromColumbia, MD
I produce in Live and Reason, and the LaunchKey 49 was pretty good, however I often wanted just one more octave. So I got the LaunchKey 61 and it was extremely worth it. The keys, pads, faders, knobs, and wheels, are all better quality. More instruments have automatic mappings setup. And having that extra octave is liberating. (I actually got the KeyLab Essential 61 first, and it felt kinda weak like the LaunchKey 49. I'm glad that I switched, the LauchKey 61 is just worlds better for the same price).
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submitted2 months ago
asked byI
fromundisclosed
Does it have weighted keys?
No, the Novation Launchkey 61 [MK3] does not have weighted keys. It features a synth-action keybed, which is unweighted but designed for dynamic and expressive playing .submitted3 years ago
asked byFernando
fromEl Centro CA
Does this controller can be used without being connected to the computer and does it have a rechargeable battery?
It needs a computer. There is no battery.submitted3 years ago
asked byIdk
fromRochesterNy
Can you tell me all the cables this comes with and what cables I need to buy to use it with ableton on my pc
it comes with the power cable, any other cables you would need it would depend on your setup. You can give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can let you know what you need.submitted4 years ago
asked byAlexus
fromLong Island, NY
Can you use Novation Launchkey MK3 with Logic Pro X?
I’m sorry, we don’t have that information available You probably can. Perhaps an inquiry to Novationsubmitted4 years ago
asked bymnmccarty505tx
fromWaco, Texas
So if I'm not mistaken, wasn't the product supposed to come with a users guide as well as other literature or documentation? Mine arrived with safety instructions and nothing more.
I’m sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available. They don't provide a manual on their web pagesubmitted5 years ago
asked byFeruz
fromFl
Does this Keyboard comes with cord that connects to the computer?
It does not.submitted5 years ago
asked byBrent
fromElk Grove, CA
Hi I'd like to know the estimated time when the Novation Launchkey MK3 Midi keyboards. Thank you!
This keyboard controller should be available in 4 to 6 weeks.