Take your music production wherever you go with the Novation Launchkey Mini 25. This portable, all-in-one controller features 25 synth-action mini keys and 16 patented velocity-sensitive FSR pads designed for finger drumming, clip launching, and expressive performances. Whether you’re working in your DAW, hardware synths, or on iPhone and iPad, Launchkey Mini 25 offers innovative tools to elevate your creativity with real-time feedback on a crisp OLED display.

Main Features

• Seamless DAW Integration: Compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, and Reason, ready to use straight away with no setup required.
• Expressive Mini Keyboard: 25-note synth-action mini keys deliver dynamic, sensitive playability perfect for melodic and harmonic expression.
• 16 Velocity-Sensitive FSR Pads: Designed for precise finger drumming and clip launching, each pad provides polyphonic aftertouch and RGB backlighting that reflects your DAW’s state.
• Creative Modes for Performance: Access Scale Mode to stay in key, three Chord Modes to effortlessly build chord progressions, and an advanced arpeggiator to experiment with rhythmic patterns.
• Customisable Controls: Eight rotary encoders and pads can be fully customised via Novation’s Components software, with up to four personalised mappings saved for instant recall.
• MIDI Hardware and Mobile Compatibility: Connect to hardware synths through the 3.5 mm MIDI output or control apps on iPhone and iPad seamlessly.
• Includes Premium Software Bundle: Ableton Live Lite, along with a suite of professional virtual instruments and effects from GForce, Orchestral Tools, and Klevgrand to get you started instantly.

Enhanced DAW Control and Workflow

Enjoy enhanced control over your DAW’s transport, mixer, timeline, and clip launching functions. The Launchkey Mini 25 integrates flawlessly with Ableton Live’s Session View and Logic’s Live Loops mode. The RGB backlit pads double as clip launchers, giving you tactile access to your music arrangements and performances with visual feedback.

Powerful Creative Tools at Your Fingertips

The Launchkey Mini 25’s onboard Scale Mode allows you to lock your keyboard to one of 30 scales, preventing wrong notes and simplifying playability. Choose between Fixed Chord, User Chord, and Chord Map modes to creatively shape your chord progressions with ease. The versatile arpeggiator provides endless sequence variations to inspire your compositions.

Pro-Grade FSR Pads for Precision

Utilising patented Force Sensing Resistor technology, the 16 pads provide superior velocity sensitivity and polyphonic aftertouch. This results in improved responsiveness and tighter control—ideal for finger drummers and sample triggering alike.

Custom Modes for Total Control

Personalise every aspect of your set-up by programming pads and encoders through Novation Components software. Save up to four custom mappings to switch effortlessly between configurations tailored to your workflow or live performance needs.

Beyond Your Computer

Connect directly to synthesizers and MIDI hardware using the 3.5 mm MIDI output jack. Launchkey Mini 25’s class-compliant design also supports popular iOS music apps like the free Novation Launchpad app, making it the perfect tool for mobile music creation.

Comprehensive Software Bundle

• Ableton Live 12 Lite: Professional DAW for recording, producing, and performing music.
• GForce Bundle: Iconic synth sounds from Oberheim SEM, OB-EZ, and GForce AXXESS.
• Parallel Orchestras Bundle by Orchestral Tools: High-quality collection of piano, strings, percussion, and textures.
• Klevgrand Bundle: Innovative plugins including LUXE reverb, R0Verb, and Slammer for creative sound design.
• Melodics Curated Lessons: Interactive tutorials designed specifically for Novation users to improve keyboard and pad skills.

Hardware Specifications

• 25 synth-action mini keys
• 16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive FSR pads
• OLED display with real-time feedback
• 8 rotary encoders with 2 encoder page buttons
• Pitch bend and modulation touchstrips
• 3.5 mm MIDI output socket
• USB-C connectivity
• Sustain pedal input (1/4” jack)
• Dedicated buttons: scene launch, play/stop/record/loop, track navigation, octave up/down, scale/chord map/arpeggio controls
• Capture MIDI, undo, quantise, metronome functions
• Kensington security slot for protection
• USB bus powered (no power supply included)

Warranty

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a three-year warranty covering manufacturing faults worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions ➤ Is the Launchkey Mini 25 compatible with all major DAWs?
Yes, it integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and others without requiring complex set-up.
➤ Can I use the Launchkey Mini 25 with my iPhone or iPad?
Absolutely. The Mini 25 is class-compliant and works with many iOS music apps, including the free Novation Launchpad app, using USB or MIDI connections.
➤ What software comes included with the Launchkey Mini 25?
It includes Ableton Live 12 Lite, plus instrument and effect collections from GForce, Orchestral Tools, and Klevgrand, as well as Melodics lessons tailored for Novation users.
➤ Does the Launchkey Mini 25 require an external power supply?
No, it is bus-powered via USB-C, so no additional power adapter is needed.
➤ Can I customise the controls on the Launchkey Mini 25?
Yes, you can use Novation’s free Components software to create and save up to four custom mappings for pads and encoders, tailoring the controller to your workflow.

Outside the UK?

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