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MIDI controller buying guide
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The Launchkey 61 is a powerful all-in-one controller from Novation.
Launchkey 61 highlights
- This controller features a semi-weighted five-octave keyboard and 16 patented FSR pads, ideal for finger drumming and clip launching.
- The Launchkey 61 is distinguished by its bank of nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders, enabling you to mix, control your plug-ins, and play live with integrated creative tools.
Launchkey 61 features
Enhanced STAN integration
Launchkey is directly compatible with all the major STANs on the market, offering tailor-made integration with Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio and Ardour. You can control transport, navigate the timeline, mix, EQ, launch clips and manage effects and instrument parameters using the physical keyboard controls.
The best keyboards and pads we've ever designed
The Launchkey 61's keyboard has been reworked to react perfectly to your most delicate passages, while offering enhanced durability. With its 61 semi-weighted waterfall keys, it offers all the power of a MAO environment combined with the feel of a high-end physical instrument. FSR pads are velocity-sensitive and feature polyphonic aftertouch for enhanced playing precision.
Even more powerful creative tools
The Launchkey 61's integrated creative tools, such as Scale mode, Fixed Chord mode and arpeggiator, let you be creative and expressive in any situation. Split the keyboard into two zones or combine two MIDI channels for greater performance flexibility.
Custom modes to suit your playing
Reassign Launchkey controls to suit your needs with Components software. You can store up to four custom assignments for faders, pads and encoders, then recall them instantly from the keyboard.
Not-to-be-missed Novation news: NKS and software offer
Novation master keyboards are compatible with the NKS standard Native Instruments has recently opened up the NKS standard to controllers that are not part of their product range. Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) is a standard that allows plug-ins to be connected to physical controllers without any configuration. The NKS ecosystem includes over 2,000 virtual instruments and effects plugins created by more than 250 renowned developers. Komplete 15 Select Bundle* available free of charge! Compatible Novation controllers will be delivered with NI's legendary sounds, allowing your customers to start experiencing the seamless integration between controller and Native plugins. A license code** Komplete 15 Select will allow your customers to choose an edition free of charge from NI's online store. *Free Komplete 15 Select allows users to upgrade to Komplete 15 Standard or Ultimate. **New and existing users will receive a free license code for Komplete 15 Select. To do this, you need to register your Novation product in your customer area if you haven't already done so.
Explore new possibilities with Launchkey 61
Buying this controller on our website is relevant for musicians and technicians of all levels of expertise. Its ease of use and wealth of features make it useful in a huge number of situations. Without doubt, this is a quality product that offers total control over your music production tools.
Our experts' opinion
- The Launchkey 61 is an all-in-one controller featuring a semi-weighted keyboard and FSR pads. It allows you to control a wide range of STANs and physical instruments, offering a high-end playing experience and great versatility.
- Thanks to its MIDI compatibility, MIDI DIN output and USB power supply, the Launchkey 61 can be used stand-alone or in the studio, offering total flexibility for your musical productions.
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Technical sheet
- Number of keys 61 keys
- Touch Semi-light touch
- Number of keys
- 61 keys
- Display
- OLED
- Pads
- 16 velocity-sensitive RGB backlit pads with proprietary FSR technology
- Keys for pad pages
- 2 keys
- Additional keys
- Scene Launch / Func
- Wheels
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Encoders
- 8 encoders
- Encoder page keys
- 2 buttons
- Faders
- 9 faders
- Keys to accompany faders
- 9 keys
- MIDI output
- MIDI DIN 5-pin
- MIDI control keys
- MIDI Capture/Undo/Quantise/Metronome
- Scale/Chord functions
- Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fixed Chord/Settings/Shift
- Octave keys
- Up/Down
- Transport keys
- Play/Stop/Record/Loop
- Navigation buttons
- Track navigation
- USB port
- USB-C
- Pedal input
- 6.35 mm jack for foot pedal
- Security
- Kensington security slot
- NKS integration
- Integration with the NKS environment for connection with Native Instruments virtual instruments and effects
- Power supply
- Powered via USB port
- Power supply not included
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