Novation Launchkey 49 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller — Seamless Ableton Live Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and Arpeggiator. All the software you need for Music Production.

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Full integration with Logic and Reason, plus out of the box functionality with other DAWs including Studio One, Cubase and Pro Tools, via HUI. Custom Modes simplify the relationship between controller and software, with more power than ever in your hands. They're what you would expect in terms of size from mini keys, so they’re not great for people who prefer full size keys, but I have no problem with these on the MK3, they feel responsive with a balanced velocity and are fun and playable. Launchkey Mini features deep and intuitive integration with Live lets you go where the music takes you. Novation LaunchKey controller keyboards can be used alongside any DAW software when conntected via USB MIDI.

Larger, improved velocity-sensitive pads provide greater control over dynamics, and eight fixed rotary knobs bring your software to life at your fingertips.I have tried the most famous ones like the Akai, some M-Audio ones and the Nektar Impact lineup, but this is by far the best. Software friendlyLaunchkey Mini includes everything you need to make tracks in the box, including sounds, instruments and effects from AAS, Softube, Spitfire Audio, XLN Audio and Klevgrand, plus membership of Novation Sound Collective. They're both free, so it's well worth trying them out even if you don't own a Launchkey, but if you do it's a pleasure to find all the knobs, sliders and transport keys already mapped. There’s also a built-in arpeggiator with rhythmic controls and 7 playback types opening up plenty of creative avenues. From the onboard controls to the built-in modes, the Launchkey Mk3 features a lot of creative power that’s easily accessible, breaking down the barriers to get your ideas out.

I find the slider-type modulation and pitch wheels much more comfortable to use than the real thing. For PC and Mac owners, Ableton Live Lite will be viewed either as a tasty appetiser or a workhorse in its own right. The exclusion of hardware synths is no accident because the manual states: "Launchkey's controls are non-assignable. This doesn't happen in Pro Tools, you need to press shift and bank on the Novation, so even if you have highlighted track 9, the if you move track 2 fader, that will only move track 2, not 10!By following the simple instructions I was able to avoid the dreaded "attached accessory uses too much power” system message and although the iPad battery doesn't last quite as long as usual, it wasn't prohibitively draining. Each song is laid out in a 6x8 matrix with orange pads indicating a sample is ready to go, green denoting playback. It was therefore a pleasant surprise to find the Launchkey lit up and worked just fine — and fairly reliably too, providing I always connected up in the correct sequence. Main FeaturesDesigned for Ableton Live with immediate access to all the controls you need49 key velocity-sensitive keyboard and 16 velocity-sensitive padsTweak instruments and effects to perfection.

Focusrite has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing microphone preamp technology and are already one of the best in the business. Finally, power consumption is minimal — indeed Novation haven't even popped a power supply into the box. Modern PCs run with a multitude of high-speed buses ranging from the interconnects between, say, the chipset and the CPU, graphics card, memory, and peripherals. This means multi-coloured, multi-purpose pads and a thoughtful selection of knobs and buttons for use with soft synths and popular DAWs. If only this had BT, it would outsell Korgs Nano Key Studio which in my opinion has less playable keys, otherwise it’s maybe better choice if you need bluetooth and smaller device.Shape your sound – Tweak instruments and effects to perfection using eight rotary encoders and (on 49- and 61-key models) nine 45mm faders. The Yamaha HS7 Active Studio Monitor features bi-amped full range 2 way speakers rated at 60W and 35W and has been developed by Yamaha to offer an exceptionally flat and accurate frequency response for use in music production and composition as well as the home project studio. The two are similar in some respects, particularly some of the products that use the two technologies. Use Novation Components to configure four Custom Modes, which map Launchkey’s knobs, faders and pads to software and hardware features. Ableton Live Lite - The renowned electronic music creation software, with seamless Launchkey integration.