Tight DAW control and creative tools in one keyboard. The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 is a USB-C MIDI keyboard controller with 49 semi-weighted keys, 16 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 endless encoders and 9 faders. Chord and Scale modes work with the OLED display to keep you in key, so you can write ideas faster.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Home producers and keyboard players who want four octaves on a compact desk, and users of Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase or FL Studio.
What’s in the box
- Launchkey 49
- USB-C to USB-A cable
Specifications
| Keys | 49 semi-weighted piano-style |
|---|---|
| Pads | 16 RGB, velocity-sensitive, polyphonic aftertouch |
| Encoders | 8 endless rotary |
| Faders | 9 with buttons |
| Display | 128 × 64 monochrome OLED |
| Creative tools | Generative arpeggiator, 30 scales, 3 chord modes, Split/Layer zones |
| DAW scripts | Ableton Live 11+, Logic, Cubase, Reason, FL Studio, Ardour; HUI for others |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5-pin MIDI out, 1/4″ sustain pedal input, Kensington slot |
| Power | USB bus powered |
| Dimensions | 730 × 263.5 × 93 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 4.08 kg |
| Type | MIDI keyboard controller |
| DAW Integration | Ableton, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Ardour, HUI |
| Software Included | Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE |
| Colour | Black |
Good to know
- Powered over USB – no power supply needed (none included).
- Sustain pedal sold separately.
- The 5-pin MIDI out lets you play hardware synths and modules without a computer.
FAQ
Does it work with FL Studio?
Yes. Novation provides a custom script for FL Studio, as well as Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason and Ardour.
Do I need a power adapter?
No. It is powered from your computer’s USB port.
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