Novation Launchkey Mini 25 [MK4] Keyboard Controller

Enhanced DAW integration

Launchkey supports all major DAWs right out the box, with seamless, custom integration for: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour. With these, you get a hardware-powered workflow that gives you full control of transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and EQ, clip launching, and instrument and effect parameters. And when using Ableton Live’s Session View or Logic’s Live Loops, the 16 drum pads double as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlights that perfectly match what you see on screen.

More powerful creative tools

Launchkey Mini 25’s creative tools are built into the hardware itself – so they work the same way in your DAW, with your hardware synths, or on your mobile devices. Scale Modes now allow you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes, or even map everything to just the white keys. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords from a single key, and new Chord Maps take things further, allowing you to craft emotive progressions from Launchkey’s pads. And the latest iteration of Novation's much-loved arpeggiator makes it easier than ever to twist and mutate your sequences for endless inspiration.

Super-responsive keybed and FSR pads

For finger-drummers, Launchkey now sports Novation's patented, velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each one features a unique, radial sensor that increases sensitivity and improves consistency for even tighter performances. They can also be set to trigger chords or individual notes with polyphonic aftertouch.

Play your way with Custom Modes

Launchkey’s controls aren’t limited to their default assignments; just load up the free Components software in your browser, and configure them to behave exactly the way you want with your software or hardware. You can store up to four custom mappings for both Launchkey’s pads and its encoders, then recall them instantly from the hardware to send your chosen notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.

Go beyond the computer

Using Launchkey Mini 2’s 3.5 mm MIDI output, it’s easy to hook up your hardware synthesizer via a simple adapter – no DAW required. Together with Components and custom mappings, you can take control of all its most important functions directly from your keyboard. Launchkey is also class compliant, and fully compatible with countless music-making apps for iPhone and iPad – including the free Novation Launchpad app.

All you need to create

Launchkey Mini 25 comes with everything you need to plug in and start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite gives you the ability to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, as well as a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools – and it all works perfectly with Launchkey. You also get a selection of additional studio-grade effects and sounds from Novation and Focusrite.

Ableton Live 12 Lite

Live 12 Lite is the latest version of Ableton's innovative software for recording, producing, and performing music. It includes essential workflows, instruments and effects for creating new sounds, recording ideas, performing on stage, and much more.

GForce

Novation also partnered with GForce to bring a comprehensive, 4-in-1 bundle of some of the most iconic synths in history. This bundle includes one mono synth, two poly synths, and a tape sampler emulation. Craft powerful basslines, airy melodies, lush chords, and intricate sequences effortlessly.

Orchestral Tools

Discover the perfect blend of orchestral instruments and effects tailored for Novation Launchkey. Novation's curated bundle combines selections from two Orchestral Tools collections; Inspire 2 and Time Macro, offering you a versatile suite of sounds. These samples, recorded to the highest standards, bring the essence of a full orchestra to your fingertips.

Klevgrand

Klevgrand's LUXE is an easy-to-use effect plugin designed for enhancing tracks to fit seamlessly within a mix, whether on drum buses, vocal tracks, or anything in between. Klevgrand's R0Verb is a unique audio effect that merges the simplicity of reverb with the complexity of a multi- delay system. With up to 50 individual delay lines at your command, you can precisely control volume, pre- delay, feedback, and high shelf for each one. Slammer is a multi-sampled drum plugin that contains 30 different instruments made from a large number of carefully recorded and edited samples with highly customizable with settings for pitch, filtering, effect sends, decay time, velocity mapping, and more.

Melodics

Melodics is a unique desktop and mobile app the helps you learn to play the music that you love; whether on keys or pads. They have created a bundle of bespoke lessons for Novation users which are included free with Launchkey.

General

• 25 keys
• OLED display
• 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads - with proprietary FSR technology
• 2 pad page buttons
• Scene Launch / Func buttons
• Pitch bend and modulation touchstrips
• 8 encoders
• 2 encoder page buttons
• 3.5mm jack MIDI out socket
• Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome buttons
• Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fixed Chord/Settings/Shift buttons
• Octave up/down buttons
• Play/stop/record/loop button
• Track navigation buttons
• USB C socket
• Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
• Kensington security slot

Power Requirements

• USB bus powered
• Power supply not included

Dimensions

• Height: 1.93"
• Width: 13.33"
• Depth: 6.96"
• Weight (without accessories): 1.72 lbs
• Weight (with accessories): 1.81

Full software collection included

• AbletonLive 12 Lite
• GForce bundle:
  • Oberheim SEM
  • Oberheim OB-EZ
  • GForce AXXESS
• Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools:
  • Delicate Piano
  • Flautando Strings
  • Percussion FX
  • Shadowy
  • Paradox Texture
  • Woodwind Parallax
• Klevgrand bundle
  • LUXE
  • R0Verb
  • Slammer
• Melodics curated lessons

What's In The Box

• Launchkey Mini 25
• USB A to C cable