Product Detail
The Novation Launchkey 61 MK3 is an intuitive and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller perfect for making tracks in Ableton Live. It offers everything you need to create and play your music, suitable for creators of all skill levels. With its scale and chord modes and a powerful arpeggiator, it boosts your musical creativity and sparks new ideas. Custom modes and a full - size MIDI output make it a powerful centerpiece of any music - making setup.
**Ableton Live Integration**: It provides unrivaled access to Ableton Live’s functions like Capture MIDI, track arm, quantise, click and loop controls. Even if you're not using Ableton Live, it fully integrates with Logic and Reason, and works out - of - the - box with other DAWs such as Studio One, Cubase and Pro Tools via HUI.
**Expand Your Musical Vocabulary**: Inspiring features like Scale Mode, Chord Modes and a powerful arpeggiator extend your musical abilities. Scale Mode transposes keys and pads to notes in the selected scale. Three chord modes let you trigger complex chords with one finger, and the arpeggiator gets melodies going quickly.
**Custom Modes: Control Anything**: The full - size five - pin MIDI output works with any MIDI - compatible device. Use Novation Components to set up four Custom Modes, mapping Launchkey’s knobs, faders and pads to software and hardware features.
**Standalone Operation**: It works standalone, making it ideal for any music - making setup, with or without a computer. The scale and chord modes, arpeggiator and custom modes can control an all - hardware studio or live rig.
**Included Software**: It comes with Ableton Live 10 Lite, a leading music creation software that operates seamlessly with Launchkey. Also included are Serato Sample LE, a powerful sampler plugin; a two - month Splice Sounds membership for access to millions of high - quality samples; Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings; XLN Audio Addictive Keys; Klevgrand R0Verb; Klevgrand DAW Cassette; AAS Session Bundle; and Novation Sound Collective for continuous musical inspiration.
**Key Features**:
- Deepest Ableton Live integration in its category for instant access to controls.
- Velocity - sensitive keyboard and 16 velocity - sensitive pads for expressive performance.
- Three chord modes to trigger chords with one finger.
- Scale modes to avoid wrong notes.
- One - touch access to Capture MIDI in Ableton Live.
- Powerful arpeggiator for new melodic directions.
- Five - pin MIDI output for compatibility with any MIDI device.
- Four Custom Modes to create unique control setups.
- Eight rotary encoders and nine 45mm faders (49 - and 61 - key models) to shape your sound.
- 16x2 character screen for easy status viewing.
- Four model sizes (25 -, 37 -, 49 - and 61 - key) to choose from.
- Free software for immediate music creation.
**Technical Specifications**:
- Product Hardware: 25/37/49/61 velocity - sensitive keys. Dimensions vary by model. It has a 16x2 char screen, 16 RGB backlit velocity - sensitive pads, pitch bend and modulation wheels, 8 knobs, 9 sliders (49/61 key models), 5 - pin MIDI out socket, and various buttons. It also has a USB B socket, sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket and Kensington security slot.
- Software Compatibility: Works with Ableton Live 10 or later (Ableton Live 10 Lite included), integrates with Logic and Reason, and has out - of - the - box functionality with other DAWs via HUI. It can also work as a standard MIDI controller.
- Power Requirements: USB bus powered, no power supply included.
Using the Novation Launchkey 61 MK3 is a breeze. First, connect it to your computer via the USB B socket. If you're using Ableton Live, you'll have immediate access to many of its functions. Just press the relevant buttons to capture MIDI, arm tracks, or control loops. For other DAWs, the Launchkey integrates well out - of - the - box, but you may need to do a bit of setup according to the HUI protocol.
When it comes to playing music, use the velocity - sensitive keyboard and pads to add expression to your performance. Try out the scale and chord modes to expand your musical creativity. You can trigger complex chords with one finger in the chord modes, and the scale mode ensures you play the right notes in the selected scale.
The arpeggiator is a great tool to get your melodies moving. Just activate it and let it take your music to new rhythmic and harmonic places.
To customize the controller, use Novation Components to set up the four custom modes. Map the knobs, faders, and pads to the features of your software or hardware.
As for maintenance, keep the controller clean. Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Since it's USB bus - powered, make sure your computer's USB port is in good condition. If you're using a sustain pedal, check the 1/4” jack socket regularly for any signs of damage. And always handle the controller with care to prevent any physical damage.
