Novation Launchkey 61 Key DAW MIDI Controller Keyboard MK4 In White

Launchkey 61 White is a powerful DAW controller designed to streamline music creation across major production software. Featuring five octaves of semi-weighted waterfall-style keys, it offers a responsive and expressive playing experience suitable for both studio production and live performance. The refined white finish gives a modern aesthetic while retaining the robust functionality expected from professional-grade hardware. With 16 velocity-sensitive pads featuring polyphonic aftertouch, eight encoders and nine faders, users gain tactile control over mixing, instruments and effects. Deep integration with leading DAWs such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig and Ardour ensures immediate plug-and-play operation. Creative tools, including Scale Mode, Chord Modes and a powerful arpeggiator, help keep ideas musical and in key, while the OLED display provides clear feedback, including chord detection. Additional features such as split and layer functionality expand performance possibilities, and MIDI output allows connection to external hardware. Bundled software provides a complete production environment from the outset, making this controller a versatile centrepiece for modern music production workflows. Customisable mappings via Novation Components also allow users to tailor controls precisely to their workflow, whether controlling hardware synthesizers or software instruments. With USB-powered class-compliant operation, it integrates easily with modern computers and mobile devices, ensuring a reliable and flexible setup for studio and portable music production.

• In-depth DAW control:
  In-depth integration with major DAWs enables seamless control of transport, mixing, instruments and clips, providing immediate hands-on workflow without complex setup.
• Expressive keys and pads:
  61 semi-weighted waterfall keys combined with 16 velocity-sensitive polyphonic aftertouch pads deliver responsive, expressive performance for playing instruments and drums.
• Creative tools and scale modes:
  Built-in arpeggiator, chord modes and scale locking features keep performances in key and help generate musical ideas quickly and effortlessly.

Performance and Playability:

Launchkey 61 White is designed to offer a highly playable instrument experience that bridges the gap between traditional keyboard performance and modern digital production. The semi-weighted waterfall keybed provides a balanced response, allowing both delicate melodic phrasing and confident chord playing. The 16 velocity-sensitive pads enhance expressive control for finger drumming and clip launching, with polyphonic aftertouch adding nuanced articulation. Combined with pitch bend and modulation wheels, performers gain a full expressive toolkit. Split and layer functions further extend playability by enabling two independent zones or stacked MIDI channels across the keyboard. This makes it suitable for solo performers as well as complex studio setups. Whether used for composing, live performance or sound design, the controller ensures a consistent tactile feel that encourages musical exploration. The clear OLED display supports real-time feedback, helping players remain focused on performance without distraction from the computer screen.

Creative Workflow and Tools:

At the heart of Launchkey 61 White is a suite of creative tools designed to accelerate musical ideas and keep inspiration flowing. The onboard arpeggiator allows users to transform simple notes into evolving rhythmic patterns, while multiple chord modes make it easy to build harmonically rich progressions from single key presses. Scale Mode ensures every note played remains within a chosen scale, eliminating wrong notes and supporting confident experimentation. The chord detector on the OLED display provides real-time visual feedback, helping users understand harmonic structure as they play. These tools are integrated directly into the hardware, ensuring consistent behaviour across DAWs, hardware synthesizers and mobile devices. Combined with customisable mappings via Novation Components, users can tailor the controller to suit their workflow. This flexibility encourages rapid idea development, from initial sketches to fully formed compositions without interrupting creative flow.

Integration and Production Ecosystem:

Launchkey 61 White integrates seamlessly into a wide range of production environments, making it a versatile centrepiece for both studio and portable setups. It supports all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig and Ardour, offering immediate control over transport, mixing, clip launching and instrument parameters. Class-compliant USB connectivity ensures plug-and-play operation with Mac, Windows and iOS devices without the need for drivers. A five-pin MIDI output enables direct connection to hardware synthesizers and external instruments, expanding creative possibilities beyond the computer. The controller also includes bundled software such as Ableton Live Lite and a range of virtual instruments, providing a complete production ecosystem from the outset. Combined with USB power and compact class-compliant design, Launchkey 61 White is equally suited to professional studio environments and mobile music creation setups.

• 61 full-size semi-weighted waterfall keys
• 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
• 8 encoders
• 9 faders with 9 fader buttons
• OLED display
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Transport controls including play, stop, record and loop
• Scale, chord, arpeggiator and fixed chord modes
• Split and layer keyboard functionality
• 5-pin MIDI output
• Sustain pedal input
• USB Type C connectivity, bus powered
• Compatible with Mac, Windows and iOS devices
• Includes Ableton Live 12 Lite and additional software suite