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Novation Launchkey 49 USB Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live, 49-Note MK2 Version

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,959 ratings
$259.00
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49 Keys
Brand Focusrite
Number of Keys 49
Connectivity Technology USB
Special Feature Velocity Sensitive Keys, Keyboard Controller
Size 49 Key

About this item

  • MK2 version of Novation's 49-note USB keyboard controller for Ableton Live
  • 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, 8 knobs, and dedicated navigation and control buttons
  • Software for Mac and PC and sustain pedal 1/4 inch jack socket,7 segment 3 character LED display,pitch bend and modulation wheels,16 full-colour RGB backlit velocity sensitive drum pads
  • Fully USB bus-powered and class compliant; works without drivers or power cable
  • Software for Mac and PC, Including: Ableton Live Lite, XLN Audio Addictive Keys. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,959 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, value, and sensitivity of the audio midi controller. For example, they mention it's well built, works well, and is easy to setup and use. Some appreciate the sensitivity and portability. Overall, they say it'll be a great investment and a good value for the money.

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182 customers mention139 positive43 negative

Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. They say it's a solid program used by professional DJs, the knobs and sliders are all decent quality, and the whole thing is super well-built. Some customers also mention that the controller itself is fantastic and provides a completely adequate keyboard and control surface for a very reasonable price.

"...: I am really pleased with my Launchkey, and for what it is, the quality, and the portability, it is definitely worth the price." Read more

"...The keyboard plays fantastic. Typical synth style keys, so if you're used to a DX-7, SH-101 or the Ultranova, this will feel right at home...." Read more

"...Durable plastic body sits nicely in tight spaces which is a plus for most of us home producers...." Read more

"...musician/producer, The Launchkey 49 provides a completely adequate keyboard and control surface for a very reasonable price...." Read more

91 customers mention73 positive18 negative

Customers like the performance of the audio midi controller. They say the pads work very well for just launching, recording, and stopping clips. They also say the keyboard plays fantastic and the rest of the device is ok. Customers also mention the pads are pressure sensitive and work perfect as mini drum pads.

"...The keyboard plays fantastic. Typical synth style keys, so if you're used to a DX-7, SH-101 or the Ultranova, this will feel right at home...." Read more

"...Its the best deal for the low. I recommend you give it a try. It works magical wonders. Thank you Novation. It's been a pleasure doing business." Read more

"...The 16 drum pads are solid and responsive. They work beautifully for the functions I wanted them to serve in Mainstage...." Read more

"...I have not had any of those issue. Everything working great. And is a joy and wonder all it can do looking thru YouTube vid's on the device." Read more

65 customers mention48 positive17 negative

Customers find the audio midi controller easy to setup and use. They say it's a breeze to get the hang of it quick, and easy to start making something and play it live. They also appreciate the impressive plug-and-play functionality, and the quick start manual is a good help. Customers also say the controller is able to seamlessly integrate with Ableton. They mention it'll melt into the program effortlessly, making it perfect for learning the workflow of Ableton with scenes and clips.

"...and setting it up with my software but it was a breeze to get the hang of it quick...." Read more

"...The pads have RGB back lighting, which have impressive plug and play functionality in Abelton, but I have not yet figured out if there is any way..." Read more

"...The Launchkey Mini performs as advertised and is completely plug and play with Ableton...." Read more

"...Setup is a little tedious but with the enormous amount of customer support, video tutorials, and user guides provided by novation it wasn't hard...." Read more

61 customers mention54 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the audio midi controller. They say it's a great investment, works quite well at a price that cannot be beat, and the knobs feel and look sturdy and premium.

"...what it is, the quality, and the portability, it is definitely worth the price." Read more

"...Its the best deal for the low. I recommend you give it a try. It works magical wonders. Thank you Novation. It's been a pleasure doing business." Read more

"...a completely adequate keyboard and control surface for a very reasonable price...." Read more

"...For anyone starting out in music production or wanting a cheap, portable midi controller for their software, this product is great...." Read more

38 customers mention29 positive9 negative

Customers like the sensitivity of the audio midi controller. They mention that the pads are responsive and fast. They also appreciate the nice velocity sensitivity, which makes work flow better.

"...The controller really does interact easily with Ableton.Cons:- The keys aren't that sensitive to velocities...." Read more

"...Absolutely no latency with my Macbook Pro and Ableton. What I play is what comes out the speakers...." Read more

"...The 16 touch pads have a nice velocity sensitivity weighted pressure to smash on for drum grooves on the fly. Cool multi color LED on the touch pads...." Read more

"...pads were unresponsive to light touches, really need to tap it to get any velocity readings- USB port barely held the cable-..." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers find the audio midi controller versatile. They say it's a great tool to produce music, create sounds, and then use them to make beats. They also say it works great with Ableton, dubstep, and electronic music production in general. Customers also say the keyboard is a perfect starter kit for music production and perfect for starting up music editors and full service producers. They mention the dials allow them to edit their sound more precisely.

"...Cons:- The keys aren't that sensitive to velocities. Louder is all good, but softer is left wanting.-..." Read more

"...It comes with Novation Bass Station and V-Station VST plugins which are very useful, especially if you're doing electronic music...." Read more

"...Faders, pots, pads, recording functions, pitch, modulation track selection and keyboard...." Read more

"...sliders are all decent quality, and I was able to control basic functions in Ableton quite easily...." Read more

32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

Customers like the weight of the audio midi controller. They mention it's very lightweight, not too bulky, and easy to take in a suitcase. The keyboard is also good for moving on and off a desk. Overall, customers say it'll be a great addition to their music collection and a good choice for traveling.

"...The controller is run with just one cable, so transportation is easy.- The keys are somewhat sensitive to velocity...." Read more

"...anyone starting out in music production or wanting a cheap, portable midi controller for their software, this product is great...." Read more

"...This is a very good midi for travel. Super compact, has pretty much everything you need...." Read more

"...Light weight, I'd be comfortable hiking with this thing on my back. kx88 breaks my back to move it across the house...." Read more

35 customers mention23 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the feel of the audio midi controller. Some mention that the keys feel nice, the pads have a great rubbery feel, and are solid and smooth. However, others say that the keybed feels squishy, the keys are noisy, and the keyboard feels more like a toy keyboard than an actual piano.

"...is a region of higher resistance and then a click through and it feels nice and helps a player know if they are fully pressing the key or not...." Read more

"...Faders and knobs feel and look sturdy & premium. Keys feel decent. Would recommend." Read more

"...Very squishy. Knobs have a good resistance and the non-pad buttons feel consistent...." Read more

"...Keys feel good, they aren't weighted but they certainly are not cheap $30 keyboard keys...." Read more

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4 Stars
Great value
Very cool controller, the only other controller I have owned is a kx88 which is tiers above this price range so I'll be gentle.Light weight, I'd be comfortable hiking with this thing on my back. kx88 breaks my back to move it across the house.Key action, this is why I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. I learned on a vintage upright piano and then the kx88 weighted action keys so I know what keys are supposed to feel like and this leaves me wanting slightly. I try to take into account I bought this brand new and the drum rack buttons and key springs are all more rigid than they will be when I break it in a little better.Would I buy it again? probably so. The features I haven't touched on are what make this particular controller so valuable. 'in control' buttons.So I bought a stand for it that includes a laptop rack from griffin which is badass, but I could get away without having the pc so close because the in control buttons communicate seamlessly with ableton live so that you can navigate and record with out having the grab a mouse and find your cursor and move it over. I plan on producing large quantities of tracks for movies and tv with this rig so this makes it much more streamlined.Novation, if you sold a weighted model I would have bought it in 61 keys. My next purchase will be to get that acoustic piano key action back in my life.
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Chase M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good bang for your buck
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018
Style: 49 KeysVerified Purchase
Overall, I really like this MIDI controller. I am just dipping my toe into music creation, so having access to a program like Ableton with an easy enough to figure out controller is nice. Overall, there are a couple things I like and don't like.

Pros:
- My 49 key is great for it's range of keys without being big enough that it needs dedicated space.
- The controller is run with just one cable, so transportation is easy.
- The keys are somewhat sensitive to velocity. There isn't really soft touch/soft sound, but if you strike the keys more aggressively, you can get a louder tone.
- The controller really does interact easily with Ableton.

Cons:
- The keys aren't that sensitive to velocities. Louder is all good, but softer is left wanting.
- The keys aren't weighted (I wasn't really expecting them to be, but my roommate has a real piano so I am getting spoiled).
- Along the lines of not being able to play softer, there is only one accessory port. I have a two pedal accessory so I can sustain, but I can't dampen the sound.

If there is a Novation employee checking this, I do have a few questions:
1) I am looking for another MIDI, nothing is wrong with mine, even after a year in a half, but I want a 25 key that is easier to carry around. Between the normal 25 key and the mini, what is the better option for carrying the controller around with me? I know the setup of the normal one, but is the mini compact enough that it is worth the tradeoff?

2) Can you run a sustain pedal on the mini?

3) Since I already have Ableton Lite from my Launchkey 49, is it possible to get a controller without an Ableton Lite pass for a lower price?

Overall: I am really pleased with my Launchkey, and for what it is, the quality, and the portability, it is definitely worth the price.
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Dave Z
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything Expected and More
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2015
Style: 49 KeysVerified Purchase
As somebody with a bunch of synths (Korg Triton, Ultranova, Juno-106, SH-101, DX-7) and an Akai APC40, I've been looking for a solid midi controller that incorporated Ableton control with a quality playing keyboard. I previously had an Axiom midi controller but the latency in the keys made it unusable for somebody who actually can play piano. Had the same problem with the Alesis controller, so decided to take a third attempt and try the Novation. All I can say is this controller is everything I expected and more. The keyboard plays fantastic. Typical synth style keys, so if you're used to a DX-7, SH-101 or the Ultranova, this will feel right at home. Absolutely no latency with my Macbook Pro and Ableton. What I play is what comes out the speakers.

It only took a few minutes to get it up and running with Ableton and it's awesome to be able to launch clips, start / stop transport without touching a mouse. I've even been able to map some VST instrument controls (LFO, Oscillator, etc) which make a VST like having hardware where you can twist knobs for effect. The RGB touch pads that light up the same color as your track in Ableton is a great touch and adds to the overall aesthetic of the LaunchKey.

It comes with Novation Bass Station and V-Station VST plugins which are very useful, especially if you're doing electronic music. You also get 1Gb of LoopMasters samples with purchase, which could be helpful for first-timers just starting out or for those addicted to building your sample library.

The only thing I'm not thrilled with it the bottom of the unit is green, not black. Look a little strange but if that's the only downside, I'd say Novation absolutely nailed it on the LaunchKey MK2. Between price, function and extras, this controller is a winner all ways round.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for on the fly midi controller music 🎶
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2019
Style: 25 KeysVerified Purchase
At first time using these type of midi controllers I was expecting some difficulty adjusting to operating and setting it up with my software but it was a breeze to get the hang of it quick. Durable plastic body sits nicely in tight spaces which is a plus for most of us home producers. Ez plug n play features no driver setup necessary which is also another plus. Great velocity sensitivity for more authentic Grand Piano type feel so creations become more alive instantly. The 16 touch pads have a nice velocity sensitivity weighted pressure to smash on for drum grooves on the fly. Cool multi color LED on the touch pads. Excellent set of those hidden menus for group pad selection combos which makes it easy to control almost all midi compatible event triggers flawlessly. Figured out how to play two synth at once which is another plus. I should have visited these hardware creators a long time ago. Its the best deal for the low. I recommend you give it a try. It works magical wonders. Thank you Novation. It's been a pleasure doing business.
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ssd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great bang for the buck
Reviewed in India on November 14, 2021
Style: 61 KeysVerified Purchase
Keyboard feels very good. Its not too soft or too hard. Throw of keys is sufficiently long for synthesizer type playing (I am not Pianist). The keys are not noisy or feeling plasticky like other keyboards in this price range.

All advanced functions like sliders, rotary knobs work well and have good feel about. their huge quantity makes this a synth programmer's dream. Not to mention huge potential for realtime change of numerous synth parameters while playing live. NOTE: I found the drum pads to be on hard side. It doesn't respond well to normal tapping force.

WISH LIST: I wish they could add Aftertouch feature by charging within 10% extra. More velocity curves settings required.
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Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars Leicht zu verbinden
Reviewed in Germany on January 17, 2021
Style: 25 KeysVerified Purchase
Top. Produziere damit Musik und bin begeistert. Super leicht zu bedienen und anzuschließen. Benutze es mit FL Studio und QBase und es war Problemlos als Midi Gerät zu integrieren und wurde sofort erkannt. Verbindung via USB Genau das richtige für Anfänger, aber auch für Fortgeschrittene. Bestes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis
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El buen comprador
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para ableton, increible calidad, buen precio
Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2019
Style: 61 KeysVerified Purchase
Acaba de llegarme, primero tuve el mpk i de 49 teclas y me encantaba pero necesitaba mayor cantidad de sonidos asi que decidi comprar este pero el mkii ya viene mas moderno, se seinte de mejor calidad y tiene algun para de cosas nuevas que tengo que descubrir. En general es un producto de super alta calidad y al menos cuando yo lo compre fue una gran oferta. No he probado un akai mpk como para saber que tanto mejora la calidad, pero yo diria que en relacion calidad precio este es el mejor midi que hay al alcance.

Actualización:
Fue un gran teclado pero ya comprate la versión mK3, yo ya actualice. A este despues de unos años se le descompusieron los faders y lo termine vendiendo barato. Aun así son de los mejores MIDI que existen.
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Tekanuk
5.0 out of 5 stars Small and powerful
Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2019
Style: 25 KeysVerified Purchase
Awesome little midi controller. Keys and input pads feel pretty good. Works with any modern DAC but has specific abilities designed for Ableton Live. And with a nice amount of manual knobs for quick tweaking on the fly. I like this controller a LOT.
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Beto Cristóbal
5.0 out of 5 stars Presentación y fecha de entrega excelentes.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 24, 2019
Style: 25 KeysVerified Purchase
El paquete llegó en excelentes condiciones, funciona tal y como lo muestran en reseñas en YouTube, el único detalle que me fallo es que al ingresar mi código para activar Ableton Lite resulta que ya había sido utilizado, pero lo demás excelente, el día de la entrega se respeto y eso es muy agradable.
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