Product Description for Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 MIDI Keyboard Controller - White + Decksaver Cover

Package Includes :

1 x Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 MIDI Keyboard Controller - White

1 x Decksaver Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 Cover

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 MIDI Keyboard Controller - White

Launchkey 49 White

Find inspiration with Launchkey 49 White – a powerful, all-in-one DAW controller with four octaves of semi-weighted keys and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, clip launching, and more. You also get a bank of nine faders and eight endless rotary encoders for mixing, controlling plugins, and performing with built-in creative tools.

Same powerful features dressed in a sleek, white finish

Same intuitive DAW integration, same powerful creative tools on board, sleek, modern colourway. Launchkey 49 White gives you full creative control from four octaves of white and grey, semi-weighted keys; 16 responsive, polyphonic-aftertouch pads; dedicated transport controls; and a host of assignable faders, encoders, and buttons.

Enhanced DAW integration

Launchkey supports all major DAWs right out the box, with seamless, custom integration for: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour, With these, you get a hardware-powered workflow that gives you full control of transport functions, timeline navigation, mixing and EQ, clip launching, and instrument and effect parameters. And when using Ableton Live’s Session View or Logic’s Live Loops, the 16 drum pads double as Launchpad-style clip launchers with RGB backlights that perfectly match what you see on screen.

Our best-ever keys and pads

Launchkey 49 White’s upgraded keybed is sensitive enough for the most delicate passages, but it’s also built to last. Now with 49 semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys, Launchkey gives you all the power of a software-based workflow with the feel of a premium hardware instrument.

And for finger-drummers, Launchkey now sports our patented, velocity-sensitive FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, each one features a unique, radial sensor that increases sensitivity and improves consistency for even tighter performances.

More powerful creative tools

Launchkey 49 White’s creative tools are built into the hardware itself – so they work the same way in your DAW, with your hardware synths, or on your mobile devices. Scale Modes now allow you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 different scales to eliminate wrong notes, or even map everything to just the white keys. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords from a single key, and new Chord Maps take things further, allowing you to craft emotive progressions from Launchkey’s pads. And the latest iteration of our much-loved arpeggiator makes it easier than ever to twist and mutate your sequences for endless inspiration. ‎

Want to control more than one instrument at a time? You can now split Launchkey 49 White’s keyboard into two zones, and play one with each hand – or layer two MIDI channels across all 49 keys and send the same notes to both.

Play your way with Custom Modes

Launchkey’s controls aren’t limited to their default assignments; just load up the free Components software in your browser, and configure them to behave exactly the way you want with your software or hardware. You can store up to four custom mappings each for Launchkey’s faders, pads, and encoders, and recall them instantly from the hardware to send your chosen notes, MIDI CCs, or program changes.

Go beyond the computer

Launchkey 49 White’s five-pin MIDI output makes it easy to hook up your hardware synthesizer – no DAW required. Together with Components and custom mappings, you can take control of all its most important functions directly from your keyboard. Launchkey is also USB-powered and class compliant, so it’s fully compatible with countless music-making apps for iPhone and iPad – including the free Novation Launchpad app.

All you need to create

Launchkey 49 White comes with everything you need to plug in and start making music right away. The included Ableton Live 12 Lite gives you the ability to record and perform with up to eight tracks of MIDI or audio, as well as a suite of instruments, effects, and creative tools – and it all works perfectly with Launchkey. You also get a selection of additional studio-grade effects and sounds from Novation.

Spark inspiration with Novation Play

Novation Play turns your controller into an inspiring instrument. This exclusive collaboration with Klevgrand features 80+ expertly designed basses, leads, pads, drum kits and more — all sampled from vintage Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synthesisers. Step away from the screen and stay in the flow with pre-mapped encoders for sculpting each sound, four included Pad FX toggled via dedicated pads, and rapid preset switching from the encoder bank buttons. Play works standalone or as a VST/AU plugin in your DAW of choice.

Decksaver Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 Cover

From the studio to the stage, the Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 is built to inspire creativity with its expressive keybed, deep DAW integration and powerful performance features. Designed for producers, musicians and performers who need reliable hands-on control, this controller quickly becomes the centrepiece of any setup — and with so much potential at your fingertips, keeping it safe is essential.

That’s why we created the Decksaver cover for the Launchkey 49 MK4. Precision-moulded in the UK, this tough yet lightweight polycarbonate lid fits the contours of the controller perfectly, protecting its keys, faders, pads and control surface from dust, spills and accidental impact. The smoked-clear design allows the Launchkey’s modern look to shine through, while providing a discreet but robust layer of defense.

Practical and travel-ready, the cover slides easily into a flight case or gig bag, and its slim profile allows you to keep your cables connected so you’re always ready to play. Whether you’re producing in the studio, performing on stage, or creating on the move, Decksaver ensures your Launchkey 49 MK4 stays pristine and protected — giving you total confidence to let your music flow.

Features

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 MIDI Keyboard Controller - White

Same powerful features dressed in a sleek, white finish

• Launchkey 49 White offers the same intuitive DAW integration and the same powerful creative features in a sleek, modern colourway. ‎

In-depth DAW control

• Powerful control of Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour, with no set-up required.

Tweak your software

• Eight encoders and nine faders deliver instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects; user mappings can also be created for customised control

Perform with a high-quality keybed

• The 49-note keyboard is semi-weighted with waterfall keys; delivering superb playability and feel

Play drums and instruments

• 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch for playing drums and instruments, as well launching clips and working with grids

Powerful tools for creating chords and patterns

• Powerful built-in Arpeggiator and three Chord Modes to easily create musical progressions: Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Maps

Always stay in key

• Scale Mode locks notes on the keyboard into right key, and Chord Detector shows what chord is currently being played, with visual representation on the OLED display

Split and Layer the keyboard

• Split enables you to divide the keyboard into two independent zones, and Layer means two MIDI channels can be played simultaneously from the same keys

Connect to other instruments

• Launchkey 49 White can be connected directly to synths and other MIDI hardware with its full-size MIDI out port; it also works with your iPhone or iPad

Create your own control surfaces

• Launchkey is fully customisable; map MIDI parameters to pads and controls of your choice with Novation’s easy-to-use Components software

NKS-ready hardware

• Native Kontrol Standard provides you with a seamless connection between Native Instruments software and the controls on your Novation hardware

Additional software

• Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments: The full list can be found below

Included Software

• Includes Ableton Live 12 Lite and a huge collection of instruments and effects

Ableton Live 12 Lite

• Live 12 Lite is the latest version of Ableton's innovative software for recording, producing, and performing music. It includes essential workflows, instruments, and effects for creating new sounds, recording ideas, performing on stage, and much more.

Cubase LE 14

• Cubase LE 14 is ready to meet the demands of high-quality songwriting and production projects. Offering up to sixteen audio tracks, up to twenty-four MIDI tracks for external instruments and up to eight instrument tracks for virtual instruments, Cubase LE 14 has enough power to record as many as eight audio channels simultaneously.

Novation Play

• The voice of Launchkey: This exclusive collaboration with Klevgrand includes 80+ expertly designed basses, leads, pads, drum kits and more — all integrated seamlessly with Launchkey’s controls for an immediate, hardware-like workflow.

Komplete 15 Select

• Whether you're making beats, writing songs, or experimenting with electronic sounds – find the Komplete bundle that’s perfect for you.

GForce

• We’ve also partnered with GForce to bring a comprehensive, 4-in-1 bundle of some of the most renowned synths in history. This bundle includes an enhanced emulation of our iconic Bass Station, as well as the Oberheim SEM, Oberheim OB-EZ, and GForce AXXESS synthesisers.

Orchestral Tools

• Discover the perfect blend of orchestral instruments and effects tailored for Novation Launchkey. Our curated bundle combines selections from two Orchestral Tools collections; Inspire 2 and Time Macro, offering you a versatile suite of sounds. These samples, recorded to the highest standards, bring the essence of a full orchestra to your fingertips.

Klevgrand

• Klevgrand's LUXE is an easy-to-use effect plugin designed for enhancing tracks to fit seamlessly within a mix, whether on drum buses, vocal tracks, or anything in between. Klevgrand's R0Verb is a unique audio effect that merges the simplicity of reverb with the complexity of a multi-delay system. With up to 50 individual delay lines at your command, you can precisely control volume, pre-delay, feedback, and high shelf for each one. Slammer is a multi-sampled drum plugin that contains 30 different instruments made from a large number of carefully recorded and edited samples each with highly customisable settings for pitch, filtering, effect sends, decay time, velocity mapping, and more.

Melodics

• Melodics is a unique desktop and mobile app the helps you learn to play the music that you love; whether on keys or pads. They have created a bundle of bespoke lessons for Novation users which are included free with Launchkey.

The full collection

• Ableton Live 12 Lite
• Cubase LE 14
• Novation Play
• Komplete 15 Select

GForce bundle:

• Novation Bass Station
• Oberheim SEM
• Oberheim OB-EZ
• GForce AXXESS

Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools

• Delicate Piano
• Flautando Strings
• Percussion FX
• Shadowy
• Paradox Texture
• Woodwind Parallax

Klevgrand bundle

• LUXE
• R0Verb
• Slammer
• Melodics curated lessons

What’s In The Box

• Launchkey 49 White
• USB type C-to-A cable

Product Hardware Specifications

• Keys : 49
• Key Size : Full size
• Key Bed : Semi-weighted
• Encoders : 8
• Faders : 9
• Fader Buttons : 9
• Pads with Polyphonic Aftertouch : 16
• Pitch Bend : Wheel
• Modulation : Wheel
• Display : OLED
• Transport Buttons : Play, Stop, Record, and Loop
• Encoder Page Buttons : 2
• Pad Page Buttons : 2
• Scene Launch Button : 1
• Function Button : 1
• Workflow Buttons : Capture MIDI, Undo, Quantise, and Metronome
• Arpeggiator Button : 1
• Scale Button : 1
• Chord Map Button : 1
• Fixed Chord Button : 1
• Shift Button : 1
• Settings Button : 1
• Octave Buttons : Up and Down
• Track Navigation Buttons : Up and Down
• 5 pin MIDI Output : 1
• Sustain Pedal Input : 1
• Connectivity : USB Type-C
• Bus Powered : Yes
• Kensington Security Slot

Software Compatibility

• Launchkey 49 White is class-compliant and will work with any recent Mac, Windows PC, or iOS device.

Power Requirements

• USB bus powered
• Power supply not included

Decksaver Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 Cover

• Smoked/clear transparency colour, unique to Decksaver.
• Protects against dust, liquids and accidental impacts.
• Shields vulnerable faders, switches and knobs during transportation.
• Low profile design enables compatibility with many cases and travel bags.