Tight DAW control and creative tools in one keyboard. The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 (White) 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
- Expressive keybed: 49 semi-weighted piano-style keys, custom made for expressive playing, with pitch bend and modulation wheels.
- Pads that do more: 16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, plus Scene Launch and Function buttons.
- Hands-on mixing: 8 endless rotary encoders and 9 faders with buttons, plus Play, Stop, Record, Loop, Capture MIDI, Undo, Quantise and Metronome buttons.
- Creative tools built in: generative arpeggiator with step editor, Scale mode with 30 scales, Chord Map / Fixed Chord / User Chord modes, and Split and Layer zones (Parts A and B).
- Works with your DAW: custom scripts for Ableton Live 11+, Logic, Cubase, Reason, FL Studio and Ardour, and HUI for all other DAWs.
- Software to start: includes Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE.
Who it is for
Home producers and keyboard players who want four octaves on a compact desk, Ableton and FL Studio users, and creators with a white studio setup.
What’s in the box
- Launchkey 49 White
- 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 |
| Colour | White |
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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