Novation Launchkey 88 MK3 88-Key Keyboard Controller

The Novation Launchkey 88 MK3 88-Key Keyboard Controller is the perfect companion for modern songwriting and production. With powerful creative features to keep inspiration flowing, premium keys for expressive playing, support for all leading DAWs, and an extensive software bundle, Launchkey 88 has everything needed to make, write and record inspired music straight out of the box.

Made for expressive performance, Novation's premium semi-weighted keyboard is set apart from the rest of the Launchkey range, optimized for a responsive feel and tactile feedback. Designed for the player, Launchkey 88 is set up to capture every detail. Make more of your favorite DAW with dedicated and seamless integration. You’ll have intuitive control of all the key production and performance functionality in Ableton Live, Logic, and Cubase, as well as essential mixer, transport, and navigation controls for all other major DAWs including studio One, Pro Tools, and Reaper, via HUI. You can create without limits by bringing 88 premium semi-weighted keys to the creative tools Launchkey is known for. Transform your sound with innovative features including Scale and ChordModes, and a powerful arpeggiator. Custom Modes and a five-pin MIDI output transform Launchkey 88 into a powerful centerpiece for any player’s setup, whether on stage or in the studio. Combine modes to take your music in new directions, discover ideas effortlessly, and stay inspired

FEATURES NKS SUPPORT

This controller unlocks seamless control of over 2,000+ NKS instruments and effects. It enables users to load instruments and effects, tweak parameters, browse and manage presets with tangible controls, keeping creators’ minds and hands on the music. No time is wasted creating, saving, and resetting controller parameter mappings. The Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle is included free, packed with synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects suited to your genre of choice to start experiencing the seamless connection between the controller and NKS.

FEATURES:

• Play Expressively: Express your sound and get closer to your music. Designed to capture every nuance, Launchkey 88’s premium semi-weighted keys and 16 velocity-sensitive pads allow you to play with feeling
• Work Seamlessly, Stay Focused:Step away from the computer and stay focused on creativity and expression. Get immediate access to all the controls you need with deep integration across all leading DAWs
• Get Melodies Moving: A powerful arpeggiator takes you to new melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic places, and Strum mode lets you hold down notes and strum chords to unlock more creative ideas
• Get Creative with Chords: Three Chord Modes (Fixed, Scale and User) let you trigger chords with one finger
• Never Lose An Idea: Keep creativity going with one-touch access to Capture MIDI functionality in Ableton, Capture Recording functionality in Logic, and Retrospective MIDI Record functionality in Cubase
• Always Hit the Right Note:Choose from eight scales and transpose the keys and pads to the available notes
• Control Anything MIDI: Five-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible device so you can take control of your studio gear
• Make Launchkey Your Own:Four Custom Modes enable you to create unique control setups for any performance or studio rig
• Shape Your Sound: Tweak instruments and effects to perfection using eight rotary encoders and nine 45 mm faders

INCLUDED SOFTWARE

• Ableton Live Lite
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys
• AAS Session bundle
• Spitfire Audio Expressive Strings
• Klevgrand DAW Cassette
• Klevgrand Reverb

TECH SPECS:

• Premium Full-Size Keybed: 88-note semi-weighted keybed with adjustable velocity curves
• 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch allowing you to play with feeling
• Included: USB cable and Safety Information Sheet
• 9x faders with pickup
• 8x pots with pickup
• 9x buttons
• Transport controls
• MIDI DIN output
• 2 x 16 char screen
• USB socket
• Kensington lock

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Windows 8.1 or later
• MacOS 10.15 or later
• Power Requirements: USB bus-powered