NOVATION Novation Launchkey 49 Mk4 (49-Key USB/MIDI Controller) [Free Novation PLAY Software Download] [Includes Steinberg Cubase LE 14!]

October 2025 Update Release

Introducing Novation Play, the ultimate software synth for Launchkey MK4! Free download for Launchkey MK4 users!

Novation Play transforms the Launchkey MK4 into a super fun synthesizer!


This new virtual instrument, developed in collaboration with Klevgrand, features over 80 professional presets sampled from legendary machines such as Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim.

You can intuitively connect a wide variety of sounds, including bass, leads, pads, and drum kits, to the Launchkey MK4's controls, so you can start playing and creating right away.


This software was designed from the ground up specifically for the Launchkey MK4, and its seamless integration with the hardware enables a workflow that lets you immerse yourself in playing without looking at the screen.

The eight encoders are automatically mapped to the optimal parameters for each sound, and the color pads can be used to play drums and percussion as well as instantly control four types of Pad FX.

You can also quickly switch between presets using the encoder bank up and down buttons.


Novation Play is available as both a standalone application and a VST/AU plug-in.

Launchkey MK4 owners can download it now from My Software in their customer account!
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★Ready to use in major DAWs! A 49-key MIDI keyboard that lets you enjoy music production right away

The Launchkey 49 is a creative MIDI keyboard with a semi-weighted waterfall keyboard, eight endless encoders, nine faders, and 16 velocity-sensitive pads ideal for playing drums and instruments and launching clips. It also offers a variety of features to unleash your creativity, including chord mode and scale mode, which allow you to easily play in tune with the OLED display.

[Major features]
■ Freely operate your DAW without setup
You can immediately control major DAWs such as Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Reaper, and Reason without any setup required.

■Intuitive control with knobs and faders
Eight encoders and nine faders give you instant control over your DAW's mixer, virtual instruments, and effects—and you can customize them to your liking.

■49 semi-weighted keys for even greater heights Equipped with a 49-key semi-weighted waterfall keyboard that is easy to play and stimulates the senses. For keyboardists who aim for even greater heights.

■ Play drums and instruments expressively
Play drums and instruments expressively with 16 polyphonic, velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch, launch clips, and control the grid.

■ Easily create chords and compose music quickly Equipped with an arpeggiator and three chord modes (fixed chord, user chord, chord map), you can compose music intuitively even if you have no knowledge of music theory.

■Keep the scale so anyone can play as they likeIn scale mode, you can play without straying from the selected scale, so anyone can play based on the scale.In addition, the chord detector displays the name of the chord you are playing, helping you learn chords.

■ Keyboard division/layering
Split divides the keyboard into two independent zones, while Layer allows two MIDI channels to be triggered simultaneously from the same key.

■Control hardware and iOS Equipped with a full-size MIDI output port, it can be used with synths and other MIDI devices. It can also be used with iPhones and iPads via USB-C.
Customization is super easy. The flexible customization functions allow you to easily map MIDI parameters to pads and knobs using the dedicated software.

■Professional quality included software
Includes Ableton Live Lite as well as professional-quality virtual instruments and plug-in effects.

[Included software]
Cubase LE 14
・Ableton Live 12 Lite
・GForce bundle
・Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools
・Klevgrand bundle
・Free Melodics lessons

*Please check the manufacturer's website for detailed product specifications.

*Please check the usage environment and operating conditions before purchasing.

*Product specifications, prices, accessories, and included software may change without notice.


■Product Hardware Specifications ・49-key keyboard ・OLED display ・16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads (Patented FSR technology)
- Pad Page button x 2
Scene Launch/Func button Pitch bend and modulation wheels 8 encoders
- Encoder page button x 2
・Fader x 9
・Fader buttons x 9
5-pin MIDI output socket, Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome buttons, Scale/Chord Map/Arp/Fixed Chord/Settings/Shift buttons, Octave up/down buttons, Play/Stop/Record/Loop buttons, Track navigation buttons, USB-C socket, Sustain pedal (1/4-inch jack socket)
- Kensington security slot

■Power requirements
USB bus powered *Power supply not included

■ Included items: Launchkey 49
・USB-A to USB-C cable

Key features of Novation Play:

Novation Play: A sound created for the Launchkey MK4

Novation Play is a virtual sound source designed exclusively for the Launchkey MK4.

Equipped with intuitive pre-mapped macros and visual feedback via drum pads, it delivers the sense of unity that only hardware can provide.


Instant inspiration:

When combined with the Launchkey MK4, it provides an instrument-like workflow that doesn't rely on mouse operation.

You can explore sounds and bring new ideas to life while focusing on your performance.


Over 80 inspiring sounds:

Select, tweak, and play basses, leads, pads, effects, and even drum kits directly from Launchkey, featuring sampled sounds from classic synths like Sequential, Oberheim, and Novation.


4 types of Pad FX:

Chorus, Cassette, Spinner, Freeze

Control four creative FX simultaneously, trigger them from the Launchkey pads, and add a unique touch to your sounds.


Reverb, Delay, Compressor:

In addition to Pad FX, it also comes equipped with a rich reverb, spacious delay, and a powerful one-knob compressor, giving you the finishing touches to your sound.


Visual feedback with Launchkey pads:

Dedicated color-coded pads let you toggle effects on and off. They light up to let you know which ones are active. Select a percussive preset, and the remaining pads light up green, ready to play.


Select presets directly from the hardware:

Use the encoder bank up and down buttons to intuitively switch between presets, keeping your performance in the flow.


Easy-to-use preset browser:

Browse sounds organized by category with easy-to-understand tags. Add them to your favorites for quick recall later.


Standalone & Plug-in Compatible:

Available as a VST/AU plug-in for major DAWs, or as a standalone application, it fits into any production environment.