Product Detail
The Launchkey is an intuitive and fully - integrated MIDI keyboard controller. It's perfect for creating tracks in Ableton Live and working with external equipment. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the Launchkey offers a unique music - making experience. It breaks down creativity barriers with various features. Eight Scale modes are a great tool. You can choose your root note and preferred scale, and the keys will transpose to the selected scale notes, leading you into new musical areas. Three Chord modes turn keys and pads into an interactive musical exploration space, where every note is tonally and harmonically connected. The arpeggiator helps you quickly explore new melodies, and the mutate function can reshape your patterns. Custom Modes, programmable via the Novation Components browser - based tool, give you more control over your controller. You can design its behavior, including control assignments, MIDI routing, and pad color. The Launchkey 37 [MK3] has a full - size five - pin MIDI DIN output, allowing easy connection to all MIDI devices. With its huge standalone potential, it can be the heart of your live or studio setup, with or without a computer. Designed for Ableton Live, it gives you instant access to all necessary controls. It has a velocity - sensitive keyboard and 16 velocity - sensitive pads for expressive performance. The three chord modes let you trigger chords with one finger. Scale modes prevent wrong notes. One - touch access to Ableton Live’s Capture MIDI feature ensures you never lose an idea. The powerful arpeggiator takes you to new melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic heights. The five - pin MIDI output works with any MIDI - compatible device. The 16x2 character screen makes it easy to see the state of your controls. You can choose from 25 -, 37 -, 49 -, and 61 - key variants. Free software like Ableton Live 10 Lite, virtual instruments, plugins, and sample packs let you start making music right away. Use eight rotary encoders and (on 49 - and 61 - key models) nine 45mm faders to perfect your sound. Four Custom Modes let you customize your control setup for any performance or studio rig using Novation Components.
Using the Launchkey is a breeze. First, connect it to your device via the five - pin MIDI DIN output. If you're using Ableton Live, you'll have immediate access to all the controls. For creating music, start by exploring the Scale modes. Just pick your root note and scale, then start playing on the keyboard. To trigger chords easily, use the three chord modes - simply press a key with one finger. The arpeggiator is great for coming up with new melodies quickly. Just activate it and play some notes. If you want to change your patterns, use the mutate function. The Custom Modes are really useful. You can use the Novation Components browser - based tool to program how the Launchkey behaves, like setting control assignments and MIDI routing. When it comes to the velocity - sensitive keyboard and pads, play with different amounts of pressure to add expression to your music. For capturing ideas in Ableton Live, use the one - touch Capture MIDI feature. Remember, the 16x2 character screen shows you what you're controlling. As for maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If it gets dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it gently. Don't use any harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they might damage the surface.
