Description Launchkey 61 is a powerful DAW controller with five octaves of semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys, eight continuous encoders, nine faders and 16 velocity sensitive pads for playing drums and instruments and launching clips. Creative Chord and Scale modes are built right in and work with the OLED display to make staying in key effortless. Key Features Chord and Scale modes Powerful integration with all major DAWs Eight endless rotary encoders Nine faders and buttons 61 semi-weighted keys 16 velocity-sensitive pads Pro-grade software bundle included 61 semi-weighted keys 16 Launchpad-style pads Universal DAW control Chord and Scale Modes Powerful Arpeggiator with step editor Complete software bundle Powerful DAW integration Launchkey offers powerful, custom integration for: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, Reason Studios, FL Studio, 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. Our best-ever keys and pads Launchkey 61’s upgraded keybed is sensitive enough for the most delicate melodies while being robust enough to endure the rigours of any performance. 61 semi-weighted, piano-style keys bring the feel of a premium instrument to Launchkey.And for finger drummers, Launchkey now sports our patented, velocity-sensitive drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard pads, Launchkey features a unique radial sensor that enhances sensitivity and improves consistency, enabling even tighter performances. Get in the Zone Want to control more than one instrument at a time? With Launchkey 61, you can easily split the keyboard into two distinct zones.Play different sounds with each hand or layer two MIDI channels across all 61 keys to send the same notes to both zones. This powerful feature lets you maximise your creative possibilities and control multiple instruments seamlessly. Move with the melody Groove with the tempo of your project using the latest version of our generative arpeggiator. Effortlessly create and mutate musical sequences with our new eight-step editor, expressing your vibe through tie, accent, and ratchet controls. Overcome creative blocks Explore a wide range of handcrafted chords with dynamic performance modifiers through Chord Map, perfect for captivating live performances. Trigger chords from a single key using Fixed Chord mode, store chord progressions with User Chord Mode, then play them back on the 16 velocity-sensitive drum pads. Included software. All you need to create Launchkey includes a unique software bundle to get you creating straight away. Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE enable to you capture your ideas. Klevgrand adds three premium plugins for mixing, effects and drums. You also get heritage synths from GForce, instruments from Native Instruments and Orchestral Tools, and lessons from Melodics. NKS-ready hardware We have partnered with Native Instruments to bring NKS compatibility to Launchkey MK4. Native Kontrol Standard provides you with a seamless connection between Native Instruments software and the controls on your Novation hardware. Specifications Keybed 61 semi-weighted piano-style keys Creative tools Generative arpeggiator with step editor Scale Mode - with 30 built-in scales to choose from Zones: Parts A and B, Split, and Layer Chord modes: Chord Map/Fixed Chord/User Chord Custom Modes Octave up/down buttons Controls and pads 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch 2 pad page buttons Scene Launch / Func buttons Pitch bend and modulation wheels 8 continuous encoders 2 encoder page buttons 9 faders and buttons Play/stop/record/loop buttons Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome Track navigation buttons Display 128 x 64 monochrome OLED display DAW integration Custom DAW scripts: Ableton Live 11 or later, Logic X and 11, Cubase 11 and 12, Reason Studios, FL Studio, and Ardour Compatible with all other DAWs through HUI Connectivity USB-C socket 5 pin MIDI out socket Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket Kensington security slot Dimensions Width895mm Depth263.5mm Height93mm Weight4.78kg Power Requirements USB bus powered Power supply not included