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Novation Launchkey 25 MK2 USB Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live

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25 Keys
Brand Novation
Number of Keys 25
Connectivity Technology USB
Special Feature Velocity Sensitive Keys, Keyboard Controller
Size 25 Key

About this item

  • MK2 version of Novation's 25-note USB keyboard controller for Ableton Live
  • 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, 8 knobs, and dedicated navigation and control buttons
  • Software for Mac and PC
  • Fully USB bus-powered and class compliant; works without drivers or power cable
  • Software for Mac and PC, Including: Ableton Live Lite, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, Novation Bass Station and V Station virtual instruments. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products.

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Product Description

Novation Launchkey (MK2) is the quickest and easiest way to produce and perform electronic music using Ableton Live. Just plug in via USB and the keys, knobs, and velocity-sensitive RGB pads give you immediate hands-on control of your session view, instruments, effects and mixer. Launch clips, control FX, play beats, and much more using 16 pads laid out in two rows of eight, to match your Ableton Live session view; one row to launch clips, and one row to stop them. Full color RGB LEDs mean they'll match the color of your clips too, while velocity-sensitivity lets you really put some feeling into your beats. Launchkey is designed to let you shape your sound however you like, using eight rock solid rotary knobs for tweaking your instruments and effects. If you need even more control of your mixer the Novation Launchkey 49 and 61 also include nine dedicated faders. The 25-note synth-style keyboard is lightweight, fast and very easy to play, but also velocity-sensitive so you can create truly expressive performances. All the controls integrate seamlessly and immediately with Ableton Live, and can be reassigned to anything. Of course, if you do not use Ableton, it will map to other major music software using In Control. Launchkey 25 is compact and tough enough to throw in your bag, so you can take it anywhere. It will work the moment you plug it into your laptop and you won’t need any drivers or power cables, because it’s class compliant and bus-powered via USB. Launchkey comes with absolutely everything you need to start making music: Ableton Live Lite, Novation Bass Station and V-Station virtual instruments, plus a comprehensive 4GB collection of production-ready samples from world-leading sample store Loopmasters.


From the manufacturer

Launchkey 25

Everything You Need

Launchkey is our easy-to-use MIDI keyboard controller. It’s pretty much the quickest and easiest way to produce and perform electronic music, especially in Ableton Live – because we designed it specifically for the purpose. You can choose between 25, 49 and 61-note versions.

Launchkey 25

Start Immediately

Launchkey is fully USB bus-powered and class compliant, so it works straight away without power supplies or drivers on Mac or PC. It comes with everything you need to start making electronic music.

Take Control of Ableton Live

Take Control of Ableton Live

The less time you spend messing with your mouse, the more time you have for making music, you should use a MIDI keyboard controller that integrates immediately and automatically with Ableton Live

Take Control of Ableton Live

Take Control of Ableton

Tweak and Mix Your Tracks

Tweak and Mix Your Tracks

Addictive Keys

Addictive Keys

Everything You Need

Everything You Need

 Learn with Melodics

Control All Major Software

Make Beats in RGB Colour

Control All Major Software

Learn with Melodics

Free keys and pad drumming lessons with Melodics makes you get the most out of your controller straight out of the box.

Control All Major Software

Get automatic hands-on control of other music software using InControl.

Make Beats in RGB Colour

16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads for both colour-matched feedback when launching clips and creating expressive drum beats.

Control All Major Software

Your choice of music software is crucial. Designed for Ableton Live, its pads and buttons take control of all other major software too using InControl.

Launchkey 25 Launchkey 49 Launchkey 61 Launchkey Mini
Launchkey 25 Launchkey 49 Launchkey 61 Launchkey Mini
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Bus Powered
Compatibility Mac/PC Mac/PC Mac/PC Mac/PC
Host Connectivity USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Keyboard Size 25 Key 49 Key 61 Key 25 Key
Knobs 8 8 8 8
Pads 16 16 16 16
Velocity & Pressure Sensitive

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hardware interface
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connectivity tech
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model year
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weight
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454 grams
1.98 pounds
900 grams
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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322 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, keys and value of the audio midi controller. They mention that it's a fantastic keyboard, the keys have a good feel and are swift. They appreciate the smooth knobs, wheels and faders. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use and sensitivity.

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34 customers mention28 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. For example, they say it's an awesome piece of equipment, works perfectly, and has a solid design. Some appreciate the high-quality materials and smooth knobs and wheels. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...I would say the quality of the novation tops the m-audio oxygen25...." Read more

"This is a nice little MIDI keyboard. I use this alongside an Ableton Push, as I really like the piano feel sometimes...." Read more

"...The keyboard itself is nice. High quality materials, very smooth knobs, wheels and fader...." Read more

"...Build is sturdy, rotaries are kinda stupid because they won’t stay in sync with device values like a Midi Fighter Twister or Ableton Push..." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers like the keys of the audio midi controller. They mention that the keys have a good feel, the key press is nice, and the keys are swift. They also appreciate the smooth knobs, wheels, and fader. The keyboard section is great, and customers say the synth action on the keys is fantastic. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...Otherwise the keys are springy and feel nice...." Read more

"...The keyboard itself is nice. High quality materials, very smooth knobs, wheels and fader...." Read more

"Keyboard section is great. Synth action on the keys, not weighted, but still good for players whose fingers are used to piano or weighted keys...." Read more

"...The keys are swift. The drum pads are a little stiff, which I wasnt expecting but they drop the beats on time so thats all that matters to me...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the audio midi controller to be a great product that is worth the money. They say it does the job at a reasonable cost, and the build is fine for the cost. Some customers also mention that the product is worth it for beginners.

"...Not much else to say other than that this is worth the extra money over the m-audio oxygen25. Feel free to send me any questions!" Read more

"...Key's feel great and drum pads feel good too. Does the job at a great cost. I didn't want the mini versions (In any manufacture)...." Read more

"...at this as a small general controller for Live this is a great piece for the price; just don't expect it to be very useful for percussion." Read more

"Works for what I need it for. No problems so far. The build is fine for the cost. I feel if you are looking to travel...GO MINI...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the audio midi controller. They mention it's compact, perfect for traveling, and fits nicely on their desk. Some say that it'll fit on the table with their laptop.

"...I like that this fits nicely on my desk...." Read more

"...I have to say that this keyboard was a hit! It is a great size for him to have on the table with his laptop. It is also a perfect size for traveling...." Read more

"...Lightweight but still feels sturdy; good for travel.Intuitively made, and it's easy to figure out what every knob and button is capable of...." Read more

"Compact, Quality, G8 Keyboard - Not for Pads..." Read more

12 customers mention8 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the audio midi controller. Some mention that the key press is nice and not difficult, setup was very easy, and there are a few videos online to show you what to do. They say it works great with FL studios and has no problems hooking it up. However, some customers say that the learning curve is rather quick for the iPad version of the app. However other customers say the workflow is uniquely complicated and the downloads take a long time on DSL.

"...Setup was very easy and there are a few videos online to show you what to select in Logic so that it auto maps everything...." Read more

"...have a DAW, or if you want to try something new, it's not too difficult to get into. Definitely adds some value to this package...." Read more

"...The ableton seems a bit more complicated than my usual garageband experience. In the desription it says plug in & play...." Read more

"...He uses Reason as his software and this hardware was recognized right away. No downloading or installing drivers required...." Read more

8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the sensitivity of the audio midi controller. Some mention that the pads are velocity sensitive, but instead of a full range of, they have decent velocity. While others say that the senitivity is hit-or-miss and inaccurate that it's not even. The responsiveness of the pads is also questioned, with some saying that the keys lost all velocity sensitivity. The pad velocity issues remained, and the keys became non-velocity sensitive.

"...Having velocity in the keys is nice, though I rarely record my playing, so it's not much use to me...." Read more

"...The velocity is pretty wonky, though: you have to really slam the notes to get the full 127, and getting anything more than slightly above a whisper..." Read more

"...Technically speaking, the pads are velocity sensitive, but instead of a full range of "very soft" to "very loud"..." Read more

"...That it is not customizable will be a limitation, ultimately, but I'm using it along with an Akai MPD218 drum pad, which makes up for the non-..." Read more

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I contemplated on ordering this or the akai midi for a while. For my first midi I wasnt sure which one I would actually need or like. I feel as I made a great choice plus, this one has full size keys. Anyway, I just received it yesterday and I must say there is a learning process. The ableton seems a bit more complicated than my usual garageband experience. In the desription it says plug in & play. You can plug in & play yes, with garageband. There have some pretty cool sounds installed. But with Ableton, there’s a registering process, and you have to link the midi to the software etc... But as I said, there is a learning curve. I am eager to learn and figure this thing until I have it down pact. The keys are swift. The drum pads are a little stiff, which I wasnt expecting but they drop the beats on time so thats all that matters to me. I think that pretty much sums up everything. I’ll be back in about 6 months with an updated review. I am satisfied with my purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
Had this less than a day, and the keys make me want to play piano, not just program melodies, so I’m upgrading, which won’t fit the same as this picture, but should rest on top of the bottom feet. Build is sturdy, rotaries are kinda stupid because they won’t stay in sync with device values like a Midi Fighter Twister or Ableton Push (via Remote preferences), but they aren’t bad. The numeric display is awesome, so are the pads, really just wish the knobs and faders stayed in sync :P
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Anilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom e bonito
Reviewed in Brazil on July 22, 2021
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Anilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom e bonito
Reviewed in Brazil on July 22, 2021
A launchkey é ótima, a entrega super rápida e tudo em ordem com a embalagem.
A principio senti falta de manual (pois sou iniciante com esse tipo de equipamento), mas ao conectar no computador abre-se um "Get started" no navegador, mostrando o que você deve fazer desde a instalação/configuração até o uso final.

Também achei que estivesse com problema, pois alguns recursos não estavam funcionando no meu Ableton Live 10 (Windows), porém, ao atualizar o firmware tudo funcionou corretamente.

Se você é iniciante como eu, tire um tempo para configurar e certificar-se que tudo está funcionando antes de começar a diversão.
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Monika Juronyte
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2021
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Alejandro M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un gran controlador midi
Reviewed in Mexico on June 1, 2019
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Daniele Fusco
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottima tastiera
Reviewed in Italy on June 17, 2020
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Marla
5.0 out of 5 stars Para Mac y Ableton, Conectado y listo!
Reviewed in Spain on January 1, 2020
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