Novation Launchkey 25 MK4 Keyboard Controller

Launchkey 25 MK4 is Novation’s most expressive and tightly integrated 25-key controller yet—rebuilt from the ground up to elevate workflow in any environment. This fourth-generation model builds on the success of the MK3 with expanded DAW control, upgraded hardware and enhanced musical tools that unlock deeper performance and production possibilities. Equipped with polyphonic aftertouch pads, a crisp OLED display, USB-C MIDI and full-size 5-pin MIDI output, it’s a portable powerhouse that slots effortlessly into studio, stage or mobile setups. From Live’s Session View to Logic’s Live Loops to standalone synth rigs, Launchkey 25 MK4 is crafted to help turn ideas into finished tracks, faster. Velocity-Sensitive Keybed for Expressive Playing Every detail of Launchkey 25 MK4 is engineered for real-time musical control. Its 25-note velocity-sensitive keybed is finely tuned for dynamic synth performance, offering a satisfying playing experience in a compact form. Sixteen RGB drum pads now support polyphonic aftertouch and feature radial sensitivity, allowing for detailed finger-drumming, chord voicing and nuanced clip launching. Additional control is handled via eight endless encoders, pitch and mod wheels, transport buttons and a bright OLED display that keeps parameter and mode feedback visible at a glance—on stage or in the studio. Inspiration Built in: Scales, Chords and Arpeggiation With powerful songwriting tools right on the hardware, Launchkey 25 MK4 is more than just a MIDI controller. Scale Mode lets lock the keyboard to one of 30 musical scales to avoid wrong notes and stay creative, while Chord Mode provides three ways to trigger harmonic content: Fixed Chord, User Chord and Chord Maps. The onboard arpeggiator has also been refined, now offering per-step editing and mutation controls to generate complex rhythmic patterns and melodic sequences that evolve over time. A built-in Chord Detector also displays real-time voicing on the OLED screen, helping learn as play. Integrated With Entire DAW Setup Designed for fluid control of favorite software, Launchkey 25 MK4 features deep integration with all major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Bitwig, Reason and Ardour. Transport, mixer and device functions are available instantly—no setup required. With DAW Transport Mode and four fully assignable Custom Modes, can tailor the controller to hybrid setup using Novation’s Components software. Launchkey also supports NKS (Native Kontrol Standard), allowing seamless mapping to Native Instruments software and instruments. All the Tools to Create out of the Box Launchkey 25 MK4 is part of a complete creative toolkit that includes an extensive software bundle to jumpstart sessions. 'll get Ableton Live Lite 12, Cubase LE 14, Novation Play with over 80 instrument sounds, Komplete 15 Select, the GForce 4-in-1 synth bundle (featuring Bass Station, Oberheim SEM, OB-EZ and AXXESS), a curated Orchestral Tools sample suite and Klevgrand mixing and FX plugins. It also includes Melodics custom lessons to sharpen pad and key skills. Whether ’re producing, performing or experimenting, Launchkey gives more than just a controller—it gives a launchpad for musical ideas. Compact, Tough and Built to Move With its rugged construction, USB-C bus power and lightweight design, the Launchkey 25 MK4 is ready for wherever creativity takes . The addition of full-size 5-pin MIDI output means can control external synths without a computer, making it just as capable in a DAW-less setup as it is in a modern hybrid studio. Compatible with macOS, Windows and iOS, and backed by Novation’s free Components editor, this controller is optimized for today’s cross-platform producers