Novation LaunchKey 88 MK3

The premium 88-note MIDI keyboard for expressive music creation Launchkey 88 has a premium semi-weighted keybed and tight DAW integration that makes creating songs feel great. Expand your musical vocabulary with inspirational creative tools and make music without limits.

Play expressively Launchkey 88 feels great. Made for expressive performance, our premium semi-weighted keybed is set apart from the rest of the Launchkey range, optimised for a responsive feel and tactile feedback. Designed for the player, Launchkey 88 is set up to capture every detail.

Intuitive Integration Get more out of your favourite DAW with dedicated and seamless integration. You'll have intuitive control of all the key production and performance functionality in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase and more, as well as essential mixer, transport and navigation controls for all other major DAWs including Studio One, Pro Tools and Reaper, via HUI.

Say more with your music Transform your sound with creative features. Three Chord Modes let you trigger complex chords with one finger. Scale mode makes sure you always hit the right note. Combine modes to take your music in new directions, discover ideas effortlessly, and stay inspired.

No computer needed Launchkey works standalone, so you can play any instrument with feeling " with or without a computer. The Arpeggiator, Scale and Chord Modes, and Custom Modes can bring any MIDI-compatible hardware to life.

Arpeggiator Explore new ideas and get melodies moving fast with a powerful arpeggiator. Use Strum Mode to play through your arpeggio using the mod wheel.

Play anything Connect the full-size five-pin MIDI output to your favourite synths and hardware. Use Novation Components to configure four Custom Modes to take control of your studio however you want.

Included Software Launchkey 88's comprehensive software bundle gives you everything you need to kickstart your compositions and elevate your music production.

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PLAY EXPRESSIVELY:

- Express your sound and get closer to your music. Designed to capture every nuance, Launchkey 88's premium semi-weighted keys and 16 velocity-sensitive pads allow you to play with feeling.

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WORK SEAMLESSLY, STAY FOCUSED:

- Step away from the computer and stay focused on creativity and expression. Get immediate access to all the controls you need with deep integration across all leading DAWs.

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GET MELODIES MOVING:

- A powerful arpeggiator takes you to new melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic places, and Strum mode lets you hold down notes and strum chords to unlock more creative ideas.

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GET CREATIVE WITH CHORDS:

- Three Chord Modes (Fixed, Scale and User) let you trigger chords with one finger.

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NEVER LOSE AN IDEA:

- Keep creativity going with one-touch access to Capture MIDI functionality in Ableton, Capture Recording functionality in Logic, and Retrospective MIDI Record functionality in Cubase.

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ALWAYS HIT THE RIGHT NOTE:

- Choose from eight scales and transpose the keys and pads to the available notes.

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CONTROL ANYTHING MIDI:

- Five-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible device so you can take control of your studio gear.

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MAKE LAUNCHKEY YOUR OWN:

- Four Custom Modes enable you to create unique control setups for any performance or studio rig.

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SHAPE YOUR SOUND:

- Tweak instruments and effects to perfection using eight rotary encoders and nine 45mm faders.

• 88 note semi-weighted keybed with adjustable velocity curves

• 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch

• 9 faders with pickup

• 8 pots with pickup

• 9 fader buttons

• Transport controls

• MIDI DIN output

• 2 x 16 character screen

• USB socket

• Kensington lock

• 1270mm W x 288mm D x 87mm H