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product_id: 652606458
title: "Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 – 49 key Semi-Weighted, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord & Scale Modes, 8 Drum Pads, & Arpeggiator — Includes Software Bundle for Music Production"
brand: "novation"
price: "¥101398"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Novation"
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# 49 semi-weighted keys for expressive play Seamless USB & MIDI connectivity with major DAWs 16 velocity-sensitive FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 – 49 key Semi-Weighted, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord & Scale Modes, 8 Drum Pads, & Arpeggiator — Includes Software Bundle for Music Production

**Brand:** novation
**Price:** ¥101398
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your studio game with the Launchkey 49 MK4 — where pro control meets instant inspiration!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 – 49 key Semi-Weighted, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord & Scale Modes, 8 Drum Pads, & Arpeggiator — Includes Software Bundle for Music Production by novation
- **How much does it cost?** ¥101398 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/652606458-novation-launchkey-49-mk4-49-key-semi-weighted-usb-midi)

## Best For

- novation enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted novation brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play DAW Integration:** Works flawlessly with Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, and more for instant creative flow.
- • **Scale, Chord & Arpeggiator Modes:** Never hit a wrong note—elevate your music with intuitive modes that keep you in key and inspire wild progressions.
- • **Powerful Software Bundle Included:** Unlock your studio with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, and premium sounds from Native Instruments and others—ready to create out of the box.
- • **Expressive 49-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard:** Feel every nuance with premium keybeds designed for dynamic performance and fast idea capture.
- • **16 Velocity-Sensitive Pads with Polyphonic Aftertouch:** Go beyond finger drumming—trigger chords, launch clips, and sequence beats with unmatched responsiveness.

## Overview

The Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 is a professional-grade MIDI keyboard controller featuring 49 semi-weighted keys, 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, and deep integration with all major DAWs. Designed for expressive play and seamless workflow, it includes advanced Scale, Chord, and Arpeggiator modes plus a comprehensive software bundle, making it the ultimate creative hub for music producers on the go.

## Description

Launchkey 49 is a powerful DAW controller with a suite of onboard creation tools. Every element has been designed to feel musical, expressive, and razor focused on creative flow; from the semi-weighted keybed and 16 pads with polyphonic aftertouch, to the carefully laid out control surface with in-depth DAW integration. Play instruments and drums, launch clips and scenes, and get instant hands-on control of your DAW’s mixer, devices, and effects. Launchkey also has a unique, editable Arpeggiator, three Chord Modes to quickly create musical progressions, a Scale Mode that keep you in the right key, and a Chord Detector that shows what chord is currently being played on the OLED display.

Review: Favorite small space keyboard - This is the smallest keyboard with usable keys, and all the features I need. I had been using a keystep, but found it lacking for fast idea input. It's not terrible, the launchkey mini is just better. It typically costs a little more so that makes sense. I was mad that a regular 3.5mm cable wasn't enough to get it working with a polyend tracker+, but that's polyend's fault for using a dumb midi standard. I needed to make an adapter chain, but I'm good now. I like being able to assign midi channels from settings. I like having the separate pads. I typically dislike mini-keys, but accept them as a compromise to get more keys. These are pretty great. I'm mostly worried about velocity. I use it a lot. This does velocity great. Feels good to use. It's just heavy enough that it doesn't feel cheap, but just light enough it doesn't feel poorly designed. Seems to work with everything I use. The price is fair. Good job Novation. The MK4 mini is a win. If you want extra credit, add a midi mode slider beside the port on the MK5.
Review: Small, light, easily portable - I did a lot of measurements before I bought this keyboard controller. All my estimates were off, it's actually smaller than I thought! Perfect for me. I'm trying to make my "mobile command center" fit inside the backpack (pictured above it's the Lenovo hardshell something). As you can see, it fits beautifully. I included pictures in front of a computer screen, next to a 17" laptop, and next to a standard computer keyboard for reference. With the app downloaded, it was plug and play into Waveform Pro, and I imagine any DAW that can read USB MIDI will find the keyboard no problem. In my opinion having played with it and the drum pads is the hardware itself is worth the price and is a great deal. For the negative, it's all to do with the "extras" they bundled with it. "Oh wow, Ableton lite! Multiple expensive instruments! (the Orchestral thing is 300 euro), all for free what a deal!" Every. Single. One of them. Requires you to sign up for a separate account, give full permissions for web tracking, give them your address and purchase info (bank, credit card, paypal), download a separate app because their expensive software doesn't have just a VST plugin. It has to have that software up and running on your computer to work with your DAW, which means potentially Meta (Facebook), Google, and several others I stopped reading in the agreement could be watching everything you do on your computer directly. I started with the Orchestra one and signed up through the whole process before realizing that every other one was a different company and required all the permissions. If you don't mind the EU spying on you along with Big Tech (Yes, the Orchestra instruments one is from Germany and require you to give EU permission to view your data even if you don't live in EU), then the extra software packages are a great deal. But I'm suspicious of anything that goes from 300 Euros to free just cause I bought a keyboard controller and has no VST, no way to download and delete the account. TL;DR It's a great deal, very small, good price, decent quality, but the addons spy on you and require a different account with a different company for every one, and probably a different desktop app as well.

## Features

- The Creative Controller: Launchkey is an all-in-one DAW controller with premium keybeds and 16 responsive FSR pads for drumming, clip launching, and more
- Seamless DAW Integration: Launchkey works with all major DAWs, offering intuitive workflows for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour
- Go Beyond Finger Drumming: Launchkey’s FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch also serve as step sequencers, clip launchers, chord triggers, and more
- Everything in the box: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Novation Play, sounds from GForce, Klevgrand, Orchestral Tools, Native Instruments, and free Melodics lessons
- Powerful Creative Tools: Never hit a wrong note with Scale Mode, trigger lush chords from a single key or drum pad, and create and mutate wild arpeggios
- NKS-ready: Launchkey now works seamlessly with Native Instruments software, giving you hands-on control via Native Kontrol Standard

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D6YXHYCX |
| Additional Features | Scale and Chord modes, Arp |
| Best Sellers Rank | #670 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Brand | Novation |
| Brand Name | Novation |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | PC, Synthesizer, Groovebox. |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | MIDI, USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Keyboard Controller |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,229 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | MIDI Controller |
| Human Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Included Components | USB cable, Safety information sheet |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.76"D x 31.69"W x 6.1"H |
| Item Weight | 9 Pounds |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | Novation |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Launchkey 49 [MK4] |
| Model Number | AMS-LAUNCHKEY-49-MK4 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 49 |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Platform | Mac, Windows 10, Windows 7 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.76"D x 31.69"W x 6.1"H |
| Product Style | 49 Keys |
| Size | 49-Key |
| Special Feature | Scale and Chord modes, Arp |
| Supported Software | Ableton, Logic Pro, Cubase, HUI |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 815301001676 |
| Warranty Description | 3 year. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Novation
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** Launchkey 49 [MK4]
- **Number of Keys:** 49
- **Special Feature:** Scale and Chord modes, Arp

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite small space keyboard
*by C***R on September 26, 2025*

This is the smallest keyboard with usable keys, and all the features I need. I had been using a keystep, but found it lacking for fast idea input. It's not terrible, the launchkey mini is just better. It typically costs a little more so that makes sense. I was mad that a regular 3.5mm cable wasn't enough to get it working with a polyend tracker+, but that's polyend's fault for using a dumb midi standard. I needed to make an adapter chain, but I'm good now. I like being able to assign midi channels from settings. I like having the separate pads. I typically dislike mini-keys, but accept them as a compromise to get more keys. These are pretty great. I'm mostly worried about velocity. I use it a lot. This does velocity great. Feels good to use. It's just heavy enough that it doesn't feel cheap, but just light enough it doesn't feel poorly designed. Seems to work with everything I use. The price is fair. Good job Novation. The MK4 mini is a win. If you want extra credit, add a midi mode slider beside the port on the MK5.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, light, easily portable
*by E***N on November 21, 2024*

I did a lot of measurements before I bought this keyboard controller. All my estimates were off, it's actually smaller than I thought! Perfect for me. I'm trying to make my "mobile command center" fit inside the backpack (pictured above it's the Lenovo hardshell something). As you can see, it fits beautifully. I included pictures in front of a computer screen, next to a 17" laptop, and next to a standard computer keyboard for reference. With the app downloaded, it was plug and play into Waveform Pro, and I imagine any DAW that can read USB MIDI will find the keyboard no problem. In my opinion having played with it and the drum pads is the hardware itself is worth the price and is a great deal. For the negative, it's all to do with the "extras" they bundled with it. "Oh wow, Ableton lite! Multiple expensive instruments! (the Orchestral thing is 300 euro), all for free what a deal!" Every. Single. One of them. Requires you to sign up for a separate account, give full permissions for web tracking, give them your address and purchase info (bank, credit card, paypal), download a separate app because their expensive software doesn't have just a VST plugin. It has to have that software up and running on your computer to work with your DAW, which means potentially Meta (Facebook), Google, and several others I stopped reading in the agreement could be watching everything you do on your computer directly. I started with the Orchestra one and signed up through the whole process before realizing that every other one was a different company and required all the permissions. If you don't mind the EU spying on you along with Big Tech (Yes, the Orchestra instruments one is from Germany and require you to give EU permission to view your data even if you don't live in EU), then the extra software packages are a great deal. But I'm suspicious of anything that goes from 300 Euros to free just cause I bought a keyboard controller and has no VST, no way to download and delete the account. TL;DR It's a great deal, very small, good price, decent quality, but the addons spy on you and require a different account with a different company for every one, and probably a different desktop app as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, compact MIDI controller
*by J***O on December 7, 2024*

The Launchkey Mini is a solid, compact MIDI controller that I’ve really enjoyed using. It’s small, lightweight, and surprisingly versatile for its size. The 25 keys have a decent feel, and while they’re not as big as a full-sized keyboard, they’re still responsive and comfortable enough for playing melodies or chords. The velocity-sensitive keys work well, and there’s a nice balance between portability and functionality. The pads are responsive and great for triggering drum sounds or loops, and the sliders and knobs provide good tactile control when tweaking your DAW settings or mixing. I particularly like how easily it integrates with software like Ableton Live—once it’s plugged in, it’s ready to go, which saves time during setup. One of the best things about the Launchkey Mini is how portable it is. It’s small enough to toss into a bag, and I’ve found it super useful for mobile music production or when I don’t have a lot of space on my desk. It’s USB-powered, which is convenient since I don’t need an extra power supply or cables. Overall, it’s a great little MIDI controller for producers who want something compact but still capable. It doesn’t have the full range of a larger controller, but for what it’s meant to do, it does a great job. Would definitely recommend it if you need something portable and functional.

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