The Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 is a full–size MIDI keyboard controller built around 88 premium semi–weighted keys that deliver authentic piano feel with velocity sensitivity. This controller combines extensive hands–on control with deep DAW integration, offering eight RGB velocity–sensitive pads, nine rotary encoders, and nine 60mm faders. The MK4 architecture provides comprehensive control over virtual instruments and mixing parameters without relying solely on a mouse and screen.

Connectivity includes both USB and standard 5–pin MIDI output, allowing connection to hardware synthesisers and modules alongside computer–based production setups. The control surface features dedicated transport controls, Scale Mode for constraining notes to specific keys and scales, and Chord Mode for triggering full chords from single notes. Power draws directly from USB, eliminating the need for external adapters. Novation includes Ableton Live Lite and a software bundle with the controller, though the hardware functions as a class–compliant MIDI device across all major DAWs including Logic Pro, Cubase, and FL Studio.

Key Features:

• 88-key MIDI keyboard controller with tight DAW integration
• Custom-designed semi-weighted waterfall-style keybed
• 16 patented FSR velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 9 faders, and 8 endless rotary encoders
• Flawless compatibility with Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour
• Scale mode with 30 selectable scales locks notes on the keyboard into the right key
• Arpeggiator and 3 Chord modes easily create musical progressions: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps
• Keyboard Split enables you to divide the keyboard into 2 independent zones
• Keyboard Layer allows 2 MIDI channels to play simultaneously from the same keys
• OLED display provides real-time visual feedback
• Comprehensive MIDI and USB class-compliant connectivity supports software, hardware, and iOS-based devices
• Fully customizable through Novation’s Components software
• NKS-ready for Native Instruments integration
• Robust software bundle with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Novation Play, and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments

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