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Novation Launchkey 49 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 704 ratings

Brand Novation
Number of keys 49
Connectivity technology USB
Special feature Creative arp, 3 x chord modes:Fixed chord, user Chord and Scale Chord, 2x16 char screen, Ableton Live Lite software, improved velocity in pads See more
Model name Launchkey-49-mk3 midi Keyboard
Product Dimensions 25.8D x 78.9W x 7.7H Centimetres
Size 49 keys
Included components Ableton Live Lite, Novation Launchkey instrument software, USB cable
Item weight 6.77 Pounds
Style Faders & Fader buttons

About this item

  • Deep Ableton Live Integration – Immediate access to all the controls you need and never lose ideas or happy accidents with the Capture Midi function.
  • 49 Velocity-sensitive keys and 16 velocity-sensitive pads enable expressive and dynamic performance. Tweak instruments and effects to perfection using the eight rotary encoders and nine 45mm faders.
  • Three chord modes (fixed, scale and user) let you trigger chords with one finger. The powerful arpeggiator will take you to new melodic, harmonic and rhythmic places.
  • Five-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible device.
  • Make music immediately – Free software, including Ableton Live 10 Lite, virtual instruments, plugins and sample packs let you start creating straight away.

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Novation Launchkey 49 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live

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Customers appreciate the audio midi controller's well-built and stable design. They find it easy to use with Ableton software, and appreciate the high-quality finish and durable components. The matte black keys have a great feel.

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4 customers mention "Build quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the audio MIDI controller's build quality. They find it well-built with a high-quality finish and durable components like pots, faders, and pads. The product is stable and works well so far.

"...Product finish is high quality, and all pots/faders/pads feel durable and professional." Read more

"...Really good value for price and well built. I'd recommend." Read more

"Very high quality product , my son love it so much !" Read more

"WORKS,SOLID. SO FAR STABLE..." Read more

3 customers mention "Controllable"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the controllable. They say it's an excellent Ableton controller with more keys and control over the software. The keyboard MIDI controller is awesome with Ableton Live.

"...on the Mini version, but the fact of having more keys and control over Ableton and few other features embedded, as fixed chords, makes it amazing...." Read more

"This keyboard midi controller is awesome with Ableton software." Read more

"Excellent Ableton controller..." Read more

3 customers mention "Keyboard feel"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the keyboard feel. They say the matte black keys look and feel great.

"...The keyboard feel is better on the Mini version, but the fact of having more keys and control over Ableton and few other features embedded, as fixed..." Read more

"...Drum pads feel good and keybed is OK." Read more

"Matte black keys look and feel great. Key bed has a great feel. Light show on it looks straight from a UFO. Love it!" Read more

Top reviews from Canada

  • Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Great midi controller, integrates with ableton and other midi devices intuitively and easily. Product finish is high quality, and all pots/faders/pads feel durable and professional.
  • Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    I came from the Launchkey mini and this was a huge improvement. The keyboard feel is better on the Mini version, but the fact of having more keys and control over Ableton and few other features embedded, as fixed chords, makes it amazing. Really good value for price and well built. I'd recommend.
  • Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    I had the MK2 and switched to MK3 and I'm very happy. Much easier to work with using the display. Built-in effects are also very good and easy to use with any DAW. Drum pads feel good and keybed is OK.
  • Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    This keyboard midi controller is awesome with Ableton software.
  • Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    Matte black keys look and feel great. Key bed has a great feel. Light show on it looks straight from a UFO. Love it!
  • Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Very high quality product , my son love it so much !
  • Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    lOVE IT ! GO SEE REVIEWS ONLINE AND YOU WILL KNOW WHY !
  • Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    This keyboard seems to have serious connectivity issues with Windows. When I first connected it I installed the driver and it was all smooth. I really liked it because it made Ableton even more efficient. I'm into making 50% of my song; I close Ableton go to sleep and the next day I go back to the session and Launch key does not work anymore :// (even though it IS connected to the windows). I contacted support and they told me to check my usb wire is connected directly (duh). I feel really disappointed. I don't know what to do anymore with this.
    *Update*
    I luckily had created a restore point so I went back to the restore point and the keyboard started showing up in Ableton again. I’m happy I can use the keyboard but it’s scary how it could just disappear anytime
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  • Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para producir y tocar en vivo con Ableton 11.
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 29, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Lo conseguí a MSI y en menos de $4800. Siento que vale un poquito más.

    Sólo puedo opinar en su relación con Ableton 11.

    Se conecta y está listo para usarse. Si se requiere personalizar, hay un programa que se llama Components que abre las posibilidades de lo que se puede controlar.

    Lo necesitaba para liberarme del mouse y poder tocar y controlar Ableton usando éste controlador y un apc mini. Aunque todavía uso el mouse, me ayudó mucho. Quizás un Push 2 (en lugar del apc) sería la clave para poder estar completamente libre de mouse y teclado al producir.

    Lo vale.
  • Victor Moreno
    5.0 out of 5 stars INCRÍVEL
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 18, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Teclas muito boas, funcionalidades ótimas e práticas, com certeza da faixa de preço para quem usa a DAW Ableton Live vale e muito o investimento, sou tecladista, e esse foi o meu primeiro teclado comprado para mim, já experimentei muitos outros de amigos, e nenhum nessa categoria é melhor.
  • Japris
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the perfect controller for both beginners and experienced producers.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    It is 100% worth the money! I have been making music on an app my on phone for a few years and finally decided to upgrade to Ableton. This was perfect for me. I will be using this for a long time. I really enjoyed how easy it is to use with Ableton. I just hooked it up and made an account and I could use it in the first 15 minutes. The drum pads feel nice. The keys are ok they feel better than most basic keyboards. It's a little big to be moved around a ton, but not unbearable just a little inconvenient. The only other thing I don't enjoy is it gets dusty easily. But other than that I would recommend it to everyone!
  • Peter Lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really impressive - Seamless Ableton Integration!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I've just set up the Novation Launchkey 49 MK 3, and I can't get over how great it is!

    I upgraded from my M-Audio Oxygen 49. My old MIDI keyboard was a faff to get integrated with Ableton, so I wasn't really making use of the features outside the actual piano keys.
    The difference is like night & day, this really feels like an upgrade.

    Firstly, the Launchkey is class-compliant, which means you can truly plug & play. Ableton automatically detected the Launchkey and set it up, so no fiddling around in Ableton's settings.

    The first thing I did was register on the Novation website and watch a couple of tutorials. These explained how to make the most of your Launchkey. How the different menu functions work, the pads and the faders, how to use the pads for launching in session view, how to drum with the pads and to record MIDI musical parts. For me, the menu system will take some getting used to, but I can tell that when I've got my workflow sorted, it will become pretty easy.

    There are a few features for those who aren't skilled piano/keyboard players. From within the Launchkey, you can select a type of scale (F Minor for instance), and the keyboard will 'help' your playing so that you don't play any wrong notes. Great for a novice like me. There are also chord and arp functions, which are especially handy for those making electronic or house music.

    The product itself feels good quality, looks professional, and has so many features that I'm sure I'll still be learning new stuff in a month. If you buy this I really recommend watching the tutorials on the Novation website to get used to it, and you can really unlock the power of this keyboard.

    The Launchkey will work with other DAWs such as FL Studio, Cubase, etc, but I have not tested it on those so I could not comment on how well it integrates. But it is important to note that the Launchkey was designed for use with Ableton. I'm fairly sure you can map it to any DAW, as is usual these days, but it won't be as quick to use out of the box.

    Two Thumbs Fresh!

    System Requirements:
    Windows 10 or higher
    Ableton 10 or higher (Intro, Standard or Suite)
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    Peter Lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really impressive - Seamless Ableton Integration!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2024
    I've just set up the Novation Launchkey 49 MK 3, and I can't get over how great it is!

    I upgraded from my M-Audio Oxygen 49. My old MIDI keyboard was a faff to get integrated with Ableton, so I wasn't really making use of the features outside the actual piano keys.
    The difference is like night & day, this really feels like an upgrade.

    Firstly, the Launchkey is class-compliant, which means you can truly plug & play. Ableton automatically detected the Launchkey and set it up, so no fiddling around in Ableton's settings.

    The first thing I did was register on the Novation website and watch a couple of tutorials. These explained how to make the most of your Launchkey. How the different menu functions work, the pads and the faders, how to use the pads for launching in session view, how to drum with the pads and to record MIDI musical parts. For me, the menu system will take some getting used to, but I can tell that when I've got my workflow sorted, it will become pretty easy.

    There are a few features for those who aren't skilled piano/keyboard players. From within the Launchkey, you can select a type of scale (F Minor for instance), and the keyboard will 'help' your playing so that you don't play any wrong notes. Great for a novice like me. There are also chord and arp functions, which are especially handy for those making electronic or house music.

    The product itself feels good quality, looks professional, and has so many features that I'm sure I'll still be learning new stuff in a month. If you buy this I really recommend watching the tutorials on the Novation website to get used to it, and you can really unlock the power of this keyboard.

    The Launchkey will work with other DAWs such as FL Studio, Cubase, etc, but I have not tested it on those so I could not comment on how well it integrates. But it is important to note that the Launchkey was designed for use with Ableton. I'm fairly sure you can map it to any DAW, as is usual these days, but it won't be as quick to use out of the box.

    Two Thumbs Fresh!

    System Requirements:
    Windows 10 or higher
    Ableton 10 or higher (Intro, Standard or Suite)
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  • Adam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in Egypt on August 17, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Excellent keyboard and fun to use with fl studio