Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4
37-Key USB Mini Keyboard
- 16 patented FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch
- OLED display
- Eight continuous rotary controls
- Touch-sensitive strips for pitch and modulation
- Arpeggiator
- Fixed chord mode (one-finger automatic chord)
- Buttons for recording, playback, stop/solo/mute and octave switching
- NKS support for direct control of over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects
- Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of choice for immediate testing and use of the NKS functionality
- Input for sustain pedal: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- USB
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 47.8 x 4.9 x 17.7 cm
- Weight: 0.88 kg
- Includes USB cable and software package with Ableton Live Lite and Novation Play
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Available since October 2024
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Item number 594694
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Aftertouch No
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Split Zones 0
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Layer function No
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Pitch Bend / Modulation Yes
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Rotary Encoder 8
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Fader 0
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Pads 16
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Display Yes
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MIDI Interface 1x Out
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Sustain Pedal Connection Yes
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USB-port Yes
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Mains Operation No
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Battery Operation No
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Bus-Powered Yes
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Dimensions 477.8 x 49 x 176.8 mm
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Weight in kg 0,9 kg
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Special Features iPad compatible, Mini Keys, Software Bundle with Ableton Live Lite
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Compact controller for PC, iPhone and iPad
The Novation Launchkey 37 Mini MK4 is the fourth generation of the British synth manufacturer's successful compact controller. As always, it can be seamlessly integrated into all widely used DAWs to enable an authentic, hardware-controlled workflow. In its highly compact housing, this affordable controller packs a keyboard with 37 keys, 16 drum pads, eight encoders, and an arpeggiator, with additonal controls for playback and plugin parameters. Producers can also connect the Launchkey 37 Mini to an iPad or iPhone for intuitive manual control – in addition, the controller can also send MIDI data to external synthesizers or drum computers via the corresponding ports on its rear side. The expanded Chord, Scale, and Arpeggio modes, in turn, help musicians to stay in the chosen key, while at the same time allowing them to play with greater expression.
Hands-on DAW control
Alongside the Launchkey Mini 37 MK4's three-octave keyboard, users will find 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch; they're backlit in RGB colours and perfect for playing drum sounds. The pads are also part of the ingenious Ableton control setup, meaning that producers of all kinds of music can select, start, or mark clips for recording in Ableton's session view and in Logic's Live Loops. Furthermore, creators and composers can access a fully-fledged and versatile arpeggiator with eight encoders, which can control functions such as channel volume, pan, and sends in Ableton Live: The Launchkey's Scale mode will also allow them select one of 30 scales, for flawless songs in seconds, while entire chords can be played via a single key in Fixed Chord mode. What's more, performers can also define chord mappings with which they can play emotional, expressive chord progressions using the 16 pads.
Ready for the road
The Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 is the ideal companion for musicians and producers who want to use it on the go, where its clearly arranged user interface will ensure a fast and easy workflow. Whether the order of the day is arranging beats or practising songs while travelling to the next gig, this controller is well equipped for every adventure, easily fitting into its owner's hand luggage. Making it even more flexible is the fact that the Launchkey Mini 37 is class-compliant – that is, it's compatible with all common music apps for iPad and iPhone, while its MIDI connection ports can also be used to receive data from hardware synthesizers. The Novation Components software makes it possible to create user-defined mappings for flexible settings, which can be stored in the controller's internal memory and loaded easily using the keyboard.
About Novation
The English company Novation has been producing affordable popular synthesizers as well as MIDI controllers and keyboards since its foundation in 1992. It was later acquired by the well-known British audio interface manufacturer Focusrite, but the brand still exists within the parent company. The outstanding design, high-quality workmanship and excellent price-performance ratio of the Novation Launchpads have continued to win them many new users. Novation synthesizers include the 8-voice Polyphone Peak, the analogue mono synthesizer Bass Station II, the MiniNova and the paraphonic analogue synthesizer Circuit Mono Station.
The total package
Newcomers to the world of music production are sure to appreciate the software package included with the Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4, which includes Ableton Live Lite and numerous virtual instruments, such as a 4-in-1 bundle from GForce with monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers, as well as an emulation of a tape sampler. Two collections from Orchestral Tools – Inspire 2 and Time Macro – add further musical depth, with a wide selection of studio-grade orchestral samples such as Delicate Piano, Flautando Strings, and Woodwind Parallax. Klevgrand LUXE provides a linear reverb with the complexity of a multi-delay system. The newest addition to the frequently updated software suite is Novation Play, another exclusive collaboration with Klevgrand comprising over 80 pristine and polished basses, leads, pads, drum kits and more, sampled without exception from vintage Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synthesizers. Finally, beginners can learn to play the controller more fluently with the complementary lessons from Melodics – specifically for Novation users.
In the spotlight
NKS
The Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), developed by Native Instruments, is a universal protocol adopted by hundreds of plug-in developers that allows virtual instruments to be seamlessly controlled via supported hardware controllers. With standardised parameter mapping, automatic preset browsing, and deep host integration, NKS dramatically reduces configuration time and streamlines production workflows. NKS-registered products also grant instant access to premium sound libraries and advanced control features. This product is fully NKS compatible, as indicated by the official NKS logo.
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