NOVATION Midi Keyboard Launchkey 49 MK4

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 is a professional 49-key USB MIDI keyboard controller built for serious music producers and live performers. Combining premium semi-weighted keys, polyphonic aftertouch-enabled drum pads, deep multi-DAW integration, and powerful onboard creative tools, the Launchkey 49 MK4 delivers complete hands-on control over every stage of your production workflow — right out of the box.

Key Features:
49 Semi-Weighted Keys with Split & Layer — Piano-style waterfall keys with a balanced, premium tactile response; split into two independent play zones or layer two MIDI channels across the full 49-key range for simultaneous multi-instrument control
16 FSR Drum Pads with Polyphonic Aftertouch — Patented velocity-sensitive pads with radial sensors for expressive, consistent finger drumming and clip launching with nuanced pressure response
9 Faders & 8 Endless Rotary Encoders — Dedicated physical controls for hands-on mixing, EQ adjustments, device mapping, and real-time plugin automation
128×64 OLED Display — Crisp monochrome screen delivering real-time visual feedback on parameter values, active scales, and chord names
30 Built-in Scales — Lock the keyboard to any scale so every note played stays perfectly in key — ideal for both beginners and live performance
Advanced Chord Modes — Fixed Chord for one-finger full chord triggering, User Chord for saving and recalling custom progressions on drum pads, and Chord Maps for pre-voiced complex chord sets with performance modifiers
Generative Arpeggiator with 8-Step Editor — Built-in arpeggiator with dedicated tie, accent, and ratchet controls to build and evolve melodic sequences on the fly
Chord Detector — Instantly identifies and displays the exact harmonic structure of any chord played, directly on the OLED screen
Deep DAW Integration — Plug-and-play custom profiles for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Bitwig, Reason Studios, and Ardour — zero setup required
NKS Compatible — Full Native Instruments NKS support for immediate, seamless hardware-to-software parameter mapping
USB-C + 5-Pin DIN MIDI Out — USB-C handles both data and stable bus power; dedicated MIDI Out port controls external hardware synthesizers, grooveboxes, and samplers
1/4" Sustain Pedal Input — Standard sustain pedal jack for expressive, natural piano-style playing
USB Bus Powered — No external adapter required; plug in and play