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title: "Novation Launchkey 61 [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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# Advanced arpeggiator & scale modes 61 velocity-sensitive keys Deep Ableton Live integration Novation Launchkey 61 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller — Seamless Ableton Live Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and Arpeggiator. All the software you need for Music Production

**Brand:** novation
**Price:** € 50.30
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎹 Elevate your music game—where creativity meets control.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Novation Launchkey 61 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller — Seamless Ableton Live Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and Arpeggiator. All the software you need for Music Production by novation
- **How much does it cost?** € 50.30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- novation enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted novation brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Universal DAW Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Ableton, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, and more—your studio’s new best friend.
- • **Never Lose a Spark of Genius:** Capture MIDI feature ensures your spontaneous ideas are saved instantly—creativity flows uninterrupted.
- • **Seamless Ableton Live Control:** Master your set with instant access to clip launch, track select, and device macros—no more workflow interruptions.
- • **Creative Freedom with Scale & Chord Modes:** Play confidently without hitting wrong notes; focus on inspiration, not theory.
- • **Expressive Performance at Your Fingertips:** Velocity-sensitive keys and 16 pads capture every nuance of your playing for dynamic, authentic music creation.

## Overview

The Novation Launchkey 61 MK3 is a professional-grade MIDI keyboard controller featuring 61 velocity-sensitive keys, deep Ableton Live integration, and versatile creative tools like chord, scale modes, and an advanced arpeggiator. Designed for seamless workflow and expressive performance, it supports multiple DAWs and ensures no musical idea is ever lost.

## Description

Launchkey is our intuitive and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller for making tracks in Ableton Live and with your external equipment. The Launchkey experience is designed for players of all types and abilities. With Launchkey, regardless of experience, you can create and play your music like never before. With its various musical creation features, all of which can be used standalone, Launchkey removes barriers to creativity, and expands the musical vocabulary of even the most talented keyboardists.

## Features

- Designed for Live – Unrivalled integration for Ableton Live gives you a seamless music making experience. Controls include device macro control, track select, record, capture MIDI, clip/scene launch, stop/mute/solo, volume, pans and send, and more
- Never lose an idea with Capture MIDI – One touch access to Ableton Live’s Capture MIDI ensures you will never lose an idea without taking you from the creative experience
- Create and play with feeling – Velocity-sensitive keyboard and 16 velocity-sensitive pads enable expressive and dynamic performance at your fingertips. Capture your playing in Ableton Live precisely as you intended
- Get melodies moving with arpeggiator – Easy to use but deeply controllable, Launchkey's creative arpeggiator allows you to change rhythm, beat, pattern, octave, gate and more to add a whole range of diversity to your ideas and melodies
- Never hit a wrong note – Scale modes transpose keys and pads to notes in the selected scale, so that you can focus on being creative and remove music theory frustration
- DAW Integration – In addition to Apple Logic and Ableton Live, Launchkey also has excellent integrations with Reason, as well as any HUI compatible DAW, such as Cubase, Pro Tools, and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Style | MK3 |
| Color | Black |
| Platform | iOS, Mac |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Supported Software | Ableton, Logic Pro, Cubase, HUI |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Control Type | Keyboard Controller |
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB, MIDI |
| Additional Features | Scale and Chord modes |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Size | 61 Keys |
| Item Weight | 7.56 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.16"D x 37.48"W x 3.03"H |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Novation
- **Number of Keys:** 61
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Special Feature:** Scale and Chord modes
- **Model Name:** Launchkey 61 [MK3]

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: have you used this with Mainstage 3?**
A: Hello,

You can certainly use the Launchkey 37 with mainstage.

If you have any other questions about the Launchkey 37 then please do contact Novation directly as I see that you have asked a few different questions here but separately on Amazon. 

Best regards,
Jay Lilley // Focusrite Novation Technical Support Engineer

**Q: Can this be used independently with no laptop? Asking for  my nephew who is a total beginner and needs something he can use independently.**
A: You have to keep in mind this needs to be plugged in with a DAW to control sounds. The MK3 Mini comes with free versions of Ableton and ProTools, I highly recommend Ableton. It also comes with some free instruments, like the Lounge Lizard keyboard plugin. It has a set up guide built in on its website. Your nephew will have to do some research on DAW's and MIDI before he can get started. Luckily there are plenty of beginner videos on YouTube.

**Q: Does this controller come with abelton live, or do you have to buy abelton live separatly to use it?**
A: Hello,

Yes, this will come with Ableton Live 10 Lite that can be used with your Launchkey 49.

Best regards,

Anthony // Novation Support

**Q: Does it come with a usb cable? And is it compatible with ableton live 10**
A: Yes, it comes with an USB cable, mine was orange, but I seen some boxes that come with a black USB cable. And yes, it works great with Ableton Live 10, 11, etc. As a matter of fact I believe it's designed for working with Ableton, even though I have used it with FL Studio 20 too...

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very impressive... WAY better than Akai MPK mini...
*by S***H on February 24, 2023*

I had the Akai MPK mini mk2 for several years and it was ok but I was never fully satisfied with it. I hesitated to even consider the Launchkey because I wasn't really familiar with Novation and personally didn't know anyone with any of their gear. I decided to take a chance on this and WOW... I wish I had this years ago... Everything about this feels better than the MPK. The build quality is better and feels more like a premium product. The keys don't feel as cheap and toy-like. 16 pads instead of 8 like most of the boards of this size. Pitch and modulation touch sliders instead of wheels which I love. The knobs have a nice resistance to them and make small adjustments easy. And on top of all that this has top notch Ableton Live integration, something the MPK lacked entirely. I love Live's session mode and the Launchkey has made it easy to work in Ableton without having to jump back to my keyboard and mouse. I'm not at the level where I'm performing live but I can already see how the integration can make live performances possible and fairly easy. The layout is intuitive while retaining a ton of built in functions and settings. Overall I'm very impressed with this. At the same price as the MPK mini, this seems like the better buy, even if you're not an Ableton user and if you are then this is the obvious choice.

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