Novation Launchkey 49 Mk 2 Controller Keyboard

When creativity strikes, musicians and producers want to be able to begin expressing their ideas without limits. To do this, you need a controller that's capable of capturing your expression, a controller that puts you firmly in control, the Novation Launchkey 49 Mk 2 Controller Keyboard gives you the power to create without compromise.

High quality synthesizer keybed

The 49 full size keys of the Launchkey 49 Mk 2 is light-weight and easy to play but gives you velocity sensitivity to control your virtual instruments with plenty of expression. For further manipulation of instruments, the Launchkey 49 Mk 2 comes with pitch bend and modulation wheels as well as transpose and octave jumping capability at the touch of a button.

Colour your clips

One thing that will instantly catch your eye on the Launchkey 49 Mk 2 are the 16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads. Use these to colour match to your clips for easy triggering of percussion sounds and scenes, ideal for clear direction in the studio, or for guidance when performing at darker venues. These pads are especially useful when integrated with Ableton Live, creating a Launchpad-style environment for you to control projects, launching clips, samples and loops with ease. The new RGB pads mean that the colours will match that of your Live set too!

Assignable controls

8 assignable knobs allow for effective control over any parameter you wish, tempo, filters, pitch, EQ and much more. Finally a full set of 6 dedicated transport keys give you total control over your DAW of choice.

All you need to begin making music

The Launchkey 49 Mk 2 comes bundled with some serious software including Ableton live lite for your Mac or PC along with V-Station and Bass Station soft-synths, and Loopmasters sample pack so you’ll be laying down tracks as soon as you get the Launchkey home! An excellent value creation package for musicians and producers of all levels.