Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 | Controller Keyboard

Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 Controller Keyboard Overview

Launchkey Mini 25 is a compact but powerful DAW controller with a synth-style mini keyboard, eight continuous encoders, and 16 velocity sensitive pads for playing drums, instruments, and launching clips; it also includes creative Chord and Scale modes that work with the OLED display to make staying in key effortless.

Powerful 25-note mini controller keyboard

Find inspiration anywhere with Launchkey Mini 25 – a portable, all-in-one DAW controller with two octaves of synth-action minikeys and 16 patented FSR pads for finger drumming, clip launching, and more. The next generation of Launchkey also gives you new ways to get creative in your DAW, with hardware synths, or on iPhone and iPad. Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio Modes have each been expanded to help you stay in key and perform in even more expressive ways – all with detailed feedback from the crisp, new OLED display.

Enhanced DAW integration

Launchkey supports all major DAWs right out the box, with seamless, custom integration for: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, 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. 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.

Super-responsive FSR pads

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. They can also be set to trigger chords or individual notes with polyphonic aftertouch.

In-depth DAW control Powerful control of Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Reason, and more, with no set-up required
Tweak your software Eight encoders deliver instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, and effects; user mappings can also be created for customised control
Expressive mini-keybed The 25-note synth-style mini keyboard is responsive and sensitive
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
Connect to other instruments Launchkey Mini 25 can be connected directly to synths and other MIDI hardware with its mini-jack 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
Additional software Comes with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of pro-grade virtual instruments: The full list can be found below

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.
GForce: We’ve also partnered with GForce to bring a comprehensive, 4-in-1 bundle of some of the most iconic synths in history. This bundle includes one mono synth, two poly synths, and a tape sampler emulation. Craft powerful bass lines, airy melodies, lush chords, and intricate sequences effortlessly.
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 with highly customizable with 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
• GForce bundle:
o Oberheim SEM
o Oberheim OB-EZ
o GForce AXXESS
• Parallel Orchestras bundle by Orchestral Tools
o Delicate Piano
o Flautando Strings
o Percussion FX
o Shadowy
o Paradox Texture
o Woodwind Parallax
• Klevgrand bundle
o LUXE
o R0Verb
o Slammer
• Melodics curated lessons