★88-key MIDI keyboard ideal for expressive music production
Launchkey 88's high-quality semi-weighted keybed and DAW integration make production smooth and stress-free. Its inspiring creative tools will expand music creators' vocabulary and enable limitless music creation.
Designed for expressive playing, Launchkey 88's keys are designed for expressive playing, setting it apart from other Launchkeys. Optimized for responsive feedback, they're adaptable to any musical style.
Intuitive integration with DAW software
Launchkey is designed for flexible workflow control in Ableton Live. It provides access to a variety of functions, including clip and scene playback, mixer control, Capture MIDI, track arm, quantize, click, and loop control. Using a DAW other than Ableton Live? Of course, Launchkey has been developed in collaboration with various DAW software manufacturers, and is highly integrated with Cube 12 and Logic Pro X, providing the control functions you need for your production workflow with a plug-in. It can also be used as a standard control device in Studio One and Pro Tools by configuring the HUI control settings.
Get more out of your music. Transform your sound with creative features. Three chord modes let you play complex chords with just one finger. Scale mode ensures you always play in tune. Combine different modes to take your music in new directions, easily discover ideas, and spark inspiration.
●Powerful arpeggiator
Launchkey's arpeggiator lets you explore new ideas and quickly generate melodies, and Strum mode lets you play arpeggios using the modulation wheel.
●Standalone control
Launchkey works standalone, with or without a computer. Its full-size 5-pin MIDI output lets you connect to synthesizers and other hardware for seamless performance. The arpeggiator, scale and chord modes, and custom modes bring any MIDI-compatible hardware to life. Plus, four custom modes let you freely customize your control setup with Novation Components, giving you complete control of your studio. *Standalone operation requires a USB-AC adapter, sold separately.
●Custom Mode: Customize pads, knobs, and faders to suit your setup with note numbers, CC, and PG. Simply drag and drop control items on the screen using Novation Components editing software, and you'll have flexible control settings for both DAWs and standalone use. Design your own controller to perfectly suit your live setup and control all your gear exactly how you want.
●novation Components
Custom Mode settings, one of the LaunchKey series' unique features, can be visually configured using the Components utility software. Components makes even complex operations like firmware updates, customizing knob, pad, and fader controls, and backing up Custom Mode settings easy.
●Rich bundled software Ableton Live Lite: Industry-leading music creation software with seamless operation with Launchkey.
・Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings LABS: Easy-to-use string samples created by expressive creators ・XLN Audio Addictive Keys: Popular keyboard plug-in sound source. You can choose from one of four sound sources.
・Klevgrand R0Verb: A hybrid plugin that combines simple reverb and complex delay.
・Klevgrand DAW: A plug-in that emulates the sound of a cassette tape deck.
AAS Session Bundle: AAS Session Bundle keys, guitar and synth plug-ins for music makers, providing essential sounds for your tracks.
Expressive Performance: Express your sound and connect with the music. Designed to let you express every nuance, Launchkey 88's high-quality semi-weighted keys and 16 velocity-sensitive pads let you play intuitively.
Seamless workflow lets you focus on your song. Shift your attention away from your computer and focus on your creation and expression. Deep integration with major DAWs gives you instant access to the controls you need.
●Generate vibrant melodies The powerful arpeggiator will inspire new melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.
●There are three chord modes: fixed, scale, and user, allowing you to play chords with just one finger to suit your style.
●Don't miss out on ideas
It provides one-touch access to Ableton's Capture MIDI function, Logic's Capture Recording function, and Cubase's Retrospective MIDI Record function, which recalls the last MIDI input that has not been recorded.
Always the correct pitch
Choose from eight scales and transpose the keys and pads to the appropriate note.
External MIDI Control
The 5-pin MIDI output is compatible with any MIDI-compatible device, so you can control your studio gear.
Customize Launchkey to your liking
Four custom modes let you create a unique control setup to suit any performance or studio rig.
Shape your sound
Eight rotary encoders and nine 45mm faders let you adjust instruments and effects in real time.
■Product Specifications◎Hardware Features・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
◎OS compatibility: Windows - 11, 10, 8.1
・MacOS - 12, 11, 10.15
*To use all of Launchkey's features, please make sure you are using the latest version of your DAW software.
*Please check the latest operating environment on the manufacturer's website before purchasing.
◎Power supply: USB bus power
It can also be used with a USB-AC adapter (sold separately).
◎Included items: USB A to C cable
*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.