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Great DAW / MIDI Controller. It fully integrates with Cubase 8, as promised, with its "InControl" functionality (panning knobs and volume faders assign automatically to tracks 1-8 to the mix console, and one can shift up/down tracks using button clicks. Transport buttons also work as expected).
It also supposedly woks well with the major DAWs, though not all of them. InControl functionality doesn't integrate with MuLab's MuTools.
Two very minor drawbacks (but not enough to knock off a star):
- When not in the InControl mode, each knob/fader controls a MIDI instruction (which is great) - but you have to refer to the manual to figure out which MIDI instruction is controlled by each knob/fader (I've resorted to using sticky-labels on my Launchkey to remind me which MIDI instructions the knobs and faders control)
- There's a "heartbeat" sent by the LaunchKey to the DAW, and you have to make sure that you set up your DAW session correctly, otherwise you'll get a C0 (or C-1) note being sounded every second or so.
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Product Description
Product Description
The Novation Launchkey is a range of 25, 49, and 61 note keyboard controllers with up to 50 physical controls including 16 velocity-sensitive multi-color launch pads that trigger and stop clips, and launch scenes in Ableton Live. In addition to enabling control of your DAW's mixer, instruments and more, Launchkey is an integrated software/hardware instrument. Launchkey includes software for iPad, Mac and PC including a new Launchkey synth app, a Launchpad app for triggering and improvising with loops, and V-Station and Bass Station soft synths for Mac and PC, plus Ableton Live Lite and a Loopmasters sample pack. Launchkey is a controller for all major music software, giving you control of your mixer, transport and more in Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Logic and Cubase. With 9 faders, 9 buttons, 8 rotary knobs and transport controls, nothing comes close to Launchkey for controllability. 16 multi-color backlit velocity-sensitive launch pads can be used to play drums and trigger loops without being near a computer. The 16 launch pads are perfect for sketching out beats, playing in drum patterns, or triggering clips and scenes in Ableton Live. The velocity-sensitive synth-style keyboard mechanism is accompanied by pitch and mod wheels and octave, track up/down buttons. The Novation Launchpad is a music performance app for iPad that will have you making beats and triggering loops instantly. It's packed with loops and sounds that can be combined in the multi-color 8x6 Launchpad grid to make and remix music. The app follows key features from the Launchpad hardware without the complexity. 8 volume sliders allow quick volume changes and simple FX modes offer cool DJ effects. The Launchpad and Launchkey apps can transform your Launchkey hardware into a synth and loop triggering workstation for performing and producing music with your iPad. The launch pads on the hardware trigger loops in the app and you can get control of levels with Launchkey's physical faders.
From the Manufacturer
Launchkey--The Next Generation Instrument for Computers and iPads
Launchkey is a range of 25, 49 and 61 note keyboard controllers with up to 50 physical controls including 16 velocity-sensitive multi-color launch pads that trigger and stop clips, and launch scenes in Ableton Live. In addition to enabling hands-on control of your DAW's mixer, instruments and more, Launchkey is an integrated software/hardware instrument. Launchkey includes an entire suite of software for iPad, Mac and PC including a brand new Launchkey synth app, a Launchpad app* for triggering and improvising with loops, and the powerful V-Station and Bass Station soft synths for Mac and PC--not to mention Ableton Live Lite and a huge Loopmasters sample pack.
The Launchkey app includes 60 exciting synth sounds for you to use straight away. View larger
Launchkey is a controller for all major music software, giving you hands-on control of your mixer, transport and more in Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Logic and Cubase. With 9 faders, 9 buttons, 8 rotary knobs and transport controls, nothing comes close to Launchkey for sheer controllability. 16 multi-color backlit velocity-sensitive launch pads can be used to play drums and trigger loops without being near a computer, perfect for sketching out beats or playing in drum patterns, or triggering clips and scenes in Ableton Live. The velocity-sensitive synth-style keyboard mechanism is accompanied by pitch and mod wheels and octave, track up/down buttons. It recreates the feel of classic synth keyboards with precision, so playing styles can be reflected by the software as accurately as possible.
The Launchkey 25 gives you hands-on crontol of your mixer. View larger
The Novation Launchpad is a music performance app for iPad that will have you making beats and triggering loops instantly. It's packed full of high quality loops and sounds that can be combined in the multi-color 8x6 Launchpad grid to make and remix music. The built-in time stretching always keeps you locked in to the beat, so your loops don't go out of time. 8 volume sliders allow quick volume changes and FX modes offer DJ effects such as beat-repeaters and synced filter effects, creating interesting ways to remix your music and make your performance unique. The app follows some of the key features from the amazing 'Launchpad' hardware, now used by many of the worlds famous DJs and performers, but strips out much of the complexity.
The Launchpad app, along with the Launchkey app can transform your Launchkey hardware into a synth and loop triggering workstation for performing and producing music with your iPad. The launch pads on the hardware trigger loops in the app and you can get hands-on control of levels with Launchkey's physical faders.
*Requires the standard Apple Camera Connection kit (not included)
Novation Launchkey 25 Key Features
Integrated Software/Hardware Instrument with Apps for Mac, PC and iPad
Launchkey comes with a brand new Launchkey app and Launchpad apps for iPad and the powerful Novation V-Station and Bass Station synth plug-ins for Mac and PC.
'InControl' Technology Connects Hardware Controls Directly to All Major DAWs
Quick, hands-on control of your mixer, transport and more in Ableton, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase and Logic.
16 Velocity-Sensitive Multi-Color Launch Pads
Two rows of launch pads for playing and sketching out drum beats, or launching and improvising with loops using the Launchpad app. You can also launch clips and scenes in Ableton Live. The top row of eight pads will launch clips and the bottom row will stop clips.
Professional Synth-Styled Keyboard with up to 50 Hardware Controls
The synth-styled velocity-sensitive keyboard allows you precise software control via 50 faders, knobs, pads and buttons, with fast action. (The 25-note version has 35 hardware controls).
DAW Control
Get instant access to major DAW control parameters, with no assignment necessary.
Bus Powered
Launchkey is fully bus-powered, even with the iPad. Just plug it in and go, with no power supply or batteries.
One Gigabyte Loopmasters Sample Pack
Launchkey includes one gigabyte of Loopmasters sample content including artist packs, drum samples and sound FX.
Ableton Live Lite
Ableton's ground-breaking performance and production software is included with Launchkey.
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How To Tech
Good piano - There is a delay on audio though
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2015Verified Purchase
Herod
Excellent midi controller at a decent price
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2014Style: 49 KeysVerified Purchase
Synchrotones
Very nice, as you'd expect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2015Style: 49 KeysVerified Purchase
ar64
My 1st piece of Novation kit and it won't be my last.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2015Style: 25 KeysVerified Purchase
D Deacon
'Master' Keyboard....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2015Style: 49 KeysVerified Purchase
