Novation LaunchKey 49 MK2 MIDI Controller Keyboard

Full Description

Seamless Integration with Ableton Live

Novation LaunchKey 49 MK2 is the quickest and easiest way to produce and perform electronic music using Ableton Live. You just plug in via USB and the keys, faders, knobs and velocity-sensitive RGB pads give you immediate hands-on control of your session view, instruments, effects and mixer. Launch clips, control FX, play beats and much more using 16 pads laid out in two rows of eight, to match your Ableton Live session view; one row to launch clips, and one row to stop them. Full colour RGB LEDs mean they'll match the colour of your clips too, while velocity-sensitivity lets you really put some feeling into your beats.

Versatile and Intuitive Layout

LaunchKey is designed to let you shape your sound however you like. Use eight rock solid rotary knobs to tweak your instruments and effects, and nine dedicated faders for hands-on control of your mixer. The 49-note synth-style keyboard is lightweight, fast and very easy to play, but also velocity-sensitive so you can create truly expressive performances. All the controls integrate seamlessly and immediately with Ableton Live, and can be reassigned to anything. Of course, if you do not use Ableton, it will map to other major music software using InControl.

Rugged and Durable Construction

LaunchKey 49 is tough enough to take and use anywhere. Fully class compliant and bus-powered via USB, LaunchKey is ready to use the moment you plug it into your laptop, with no need for any drivers or power cables.

Complete With Ableton Live Lite and VST Plugins

Comes with Ableton Live Lite music making software, 4GB of Loopmasters samples, and Bass Station and V Station plug-in synthesisers. It's class compliant and doesn't need any drivers: you just install the software, plug it in and start performing. Also included is your choice of one of four XLN Audio Addictive Keys instruments. This gives you the choice of Modern Upright, Studio Grand, Electric Grand and Mark One piano VSTs.

Free Melodics Lessons

The Novation LaunchKey 49 MK2 comes complete with 60 free Melodics lessons. Melodics is a desktop app designed to teach you how play MIDI keyboards, pad controllers and drums. Each lesson in Melodics is broken down into simple steps, adding another layer and working your way up to complete a full track.

The lessons span different genres from classical and new jack swing to grime and dancehall. Melodics is perfect for building your skill set using the LaunchKey 49 MK2.

Included Software

• Ableton Live Lite
• 4 GB of Loopmasters sounds and samples
• One of four XLN Audio Addictive Keys instruments
• Novation Bass Station VST and AU plug-in synthesiser
• Novation V Station VST and AU plug-in synthesiser
• Free Melodics lessons
• Sound Collective - Receive free versions of the most innovative software instruments and creative FX, as well as discounts to help you make the most of third-party software when you register this product

What's In The Box

• Launchkey 49 MK2
• USB cable
• Printed Getting Started guide
• Safety information sheet

Features

• Designed for Ableton Live: All controls work immediately and can be freely reassigned.
• See Your Session: Full colour RGB pads match the colour of your clips.
• Create Expressive Beats: All 16 pads are velocity-sensitive for creating dynamic drum beats.
• Shape Your Sound: Tweak your instruments and effects using eight rock solid knobs.
• Create Expressive Performances: The 49-note velocity-sensitive synth-style keyboard is lightweight, fast and very easy to play.
• Perfect Your Mix: Get hands-on control of your mixer using nine full-sized faders.
• Take It Anywhere: Compact and tough enough to throw in your bag without needing a power cable.
• Control All Major Music Software: Get automatic hands-on control of other DAWs using InControl.
• Plug In and Play: Fully USB bus-powered and class compliant, so it works without drivers or a power cable.
• Make Music Immediately: Includes Ableton Live Lite, Novation Bass Station and V Station virtual instruments and 4GB of Loopmasters samples.
• Comes with 3-year warranty from Novation

Specifications

• Windows: Windows 7, 8, 10
• Mac: Mac OSX 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12 Sierra