The Novation Launchkey 49 is a powerful and intuitive DAW controller designed for modern music creators. With 49 semi-weighted keys, 16 velocity-sensitive pads, faders, encoders, and built-in creative tools, Launchkey gives you hands-on control of your music production workflow.
Whether you're triggering clips, programming drums, or composing melodies, Launchkey helps you stay inspired and focused while turning ideas into finished tracks.
Powerful DAW Integration
Launchkey provides seamless integration with major DAWs, allowing you to control key functions directly from the keyboard.
Compatible with:
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Ableton Live
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Logic Pro
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Cubase
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FL Studio
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Reason
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Bitwig
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Ardour
Control transport, mixer levels, and parameters without touching your mouse.
Built-In Creative Tools
Launchkey includes powerful features designed to help you generate musical ideas quickly.
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Scale Mode keeps your playing perfectly in key
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Fixed Chord Mode allows you to trigger full chords from a single key
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Chord Map lets you assign chords across the keyboard
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Arpeggiator creates evolving rhythmic patterns instantly
These tools make it easy to compose melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.
Expressive Pads for Performance
Launchkey features 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, perfect for:
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Finger drumming
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Launching clips
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Triggering chords or samples
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Expressive performance control
The pads use advanced radial sensor technology for greater sensitivity and consistency.
Hands-On Hardware Control
Take direct control of your DAW and instruments with physical controls:
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49 semi-weighted waterfall-style keys
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8 endless rotary encoders
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9 faders with dedicated buttons
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OLED display for visual feedback
This layout allows you to shape sounds, adjust mix levels, and control software instruments easily.
Complete Music Production Software Bundle
Launchkey includes a comprehensive software bundle so you can start creating immediately.
Included software:
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Ableton Live Lite
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Cubase LE
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Novation Play virtual instruments
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Additional instruments and effects from
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Klevgrand
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GForce
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Native Instruments
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Orchestral Tools
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Melodics lessons for improving playing skills
Key Features
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49 semi-weighted waterfall-style keys
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16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
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8 endless rotary encoders
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9 faders with control buttons
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Built-in Scale, Chord, and Arpeggiator tools
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OLED display for visual feedback
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Deep integration with major DAWs
Ideal For
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Music producers and beat makers
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Studio composers and songwriters
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Ableton Live performers
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Home studio setups
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Beginners and experienced producers
