LaunchKey 88 MK4

Expressive Semi-Weighted Keyboard
Enjoy a natural, piano-like playing feel designed for both delicate passages and dynamic performances.

Deep DAW Control
Control recording, navigation, mixing, instruments, and effects directly from the keyboard with leading music software.

Hands-On Mixing
Shape your tracks quickly using dedicated faders and smooth rotary controls.

Responsive Performance Pads
Play drums, melodies, and chords with expressive pads that respond naturally to your touch.

Clip and Scene Launching
Trigger clips and control performance grids directly from the pads.

Creative Arpeggiator
Turn held notes into evolving rhythmic patterns for fast inspiration.

Easy Chord Creation
Build rich chords and musical progressions without needing advanced theory knowledge.

Stay in Key
Scale Mode keeps your playing within the selected key and helps prevent wrong notes.

Chord Detection
See the chord you are currently playing clearly on the built-in display.

Keyboard Split
Divide the keyboard into separate zones for playing different sounds with each hand.

Sound Layering
Play two instruments together from the same keys for fuller performances.

Custom Controls
Assign the pads, faders, and encoders to the software or hardware functions that matter most to you.

Hardware Instrument Control
Connect directly to synthesisers and other MIDI equipment without relying on a computer.

Clear Visual Feedback
The built-in display shows settings and adjustments as you work.

Native Instruments Integration
Browse and control compatible instruments through a seamless hardware workflow.

Computer and Mobile Compatibility
Create with supported computers, iPhone, and iPad music apps through a simple USB connection.

Included Music Software
Start creating immediately with recording software, virtual instruments, effects, sounds, and learning tools.

Novation Play
Explore a curated collection of expressive sounds mapped directly to the keyboard controls.

USB Powered
Run the keyboard directly from a connected device without a separate power supply.

General Specifications
Device Type: 88-key DAW controller keyboard
Keyboard Size: Full size
Key Count: 88
Keybed Type: Semi-weighted
Key Style: Waterfall-style
Key Zones: Split and layer support
Display: OLED
Bus Powered: Yes
Class Compliance: Mac, Windows, and iOS

Performance Controls
Encoders: 8 endless rotary encoders
Faders: 9
Fader Buttons: 9
Performance Pads: 16
Pad Technology: Force Sensitive Resistor
Pad Velocity Sensitivity: Yes
Pad Aftertouch: Polyphonic
Pitch Bend Control: Wheel
Modulation Control: Wheel
Octave Controls: Up and down buttons
Track Navigation Controls: Up and down buttons

Transport and Workflow Controls
Transport Buttons: Play, stop, record, loop
Workflow Buttons: Capture MIDI, undo, quantise, metronome
Encoder Page Buttons: 2
Pad Page Buttons: 2
Scene Launch Button: 1
Function Button: 1
Shift Button: 1
Settings Button: 1

Creative Features
Arpeggiator: Built in
Arpeggiator Button: 1
Scale Mode: 30 scales
Scale Button: 1
Chord Modes: Fixed Chord, User Chord, Chord Maps
Chord Map Button: 1
Fixed Chord Button: 1
Chord Detection: OLED chord display
Custom Modes: Up to 4 mappings each for faders, pads, and encoders
Custom Assignments: MIDI notes, MIDI CC messages, program changes, keystrokes

DAW Integration
Supported DAWs: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, Ardour
Additional DAW Protocol: Mackie HUI
Pro Tools Support: Via Mackie HUI
Clip Launching: Ableton Live Session View and Logic Live Loops
Mixer Control: Supported
Transport Control: Supported
Timeline Navigation: Supported
Instrument Control: Supported
Effect Control: Supported
EQ Control: Supported
NKS Support: Native Kontrol Standard ready

Connectivity
USB Connection: USB Type-C
MIDI Output: 1 x 5-pin DIN
Sustain Pedal Input: 1
Security Slot: Kensington
Hardware Synth Control: Supported
iPhone and iPad Compatibility: Supported

Power Requirements
Power Source: USB bus power
External Power Supply: Not included

Dimensions and Weight
Width: 1274 mm / 50.16 in
Height: 93 mm / 3.66 in
Depth: 264 mm / 10.39 in
Net Weight Without Accessories: 8.04 kg / 17.73 lb
Net Weight With Accessories: 8.08 kg / 17.82 lb

Included Software
DAW Software: Ableton Live 12 Lite, Cubase LE
Learning Software: Melodics
Virtual Instruments: Novation Play, GForce Bass Station, GForce Oberheim SEM, GForce Oberheim OB-EZ, GForce AXXESS
Effects: Klevgrand LUXE
Drum Software: Klevgrand Slammer
Orchestral Software: Orchestral Tools Parallel Orchestra
Production Suite: Native Instruments Komplete Select
Novation Play Content: 80+ basses, leads, pads, pianos, drum kits, and additional sounds
Komplete Select Options: Beats, Band, Electronic

Included Items
Controller Keyboard: 1
USB Cable: USB Type-C to USB Type-A