The new Launchkey 88 has arrived

All the latest built-in creative tools and workflow improvements — now with 88 keys and a custom semi-weighted action. 

Launchkey 88

As of today, the MK4 Launchkey range is complete — Launchkey 88, our largest edition, pairs all the functionality of the 49 and 61-key controllers with an even better playing feel. Its seven-plus octaves of piano-style keys boast a bespoke semi-weighted action that remains equally expressive through delicate passages and emphatic crescendos alike.

Launchkey 88 features 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch and our patented Force Sensitive Resistor technology for clip launching, finger drumming, playing additional melodic or harmonic parts, and more.

The front panel hosts nine precision faders and eight endless encoders that automatically map to key functions in Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour as well as Pro Tools and other supported DAWs via Mackie HUI. Launchkey 88 also works seamlessly with thousands of NKS-enabled plugins.

You also get Novation Play, an exclusive software instrument packed with presets based on acoustic pianos, vintage synthesisers, and cutting-edge sound design — all mapped directly to Launchkey 88’s controls for an inspiring, hardware-like workflow.

Launchkey 88 is available to order now, along with the recently announced Launchkey 61 White and the rest of the MK4 range.

Launchkey 88 being played

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Key features

  • Our most expressive keybed yet: Launchkey 88 MK4 features a bespoke, semi-weighted keybed designed with performers in mind.
  • In-depth DAW control: Powerful control of Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig, and Ardour — no set-up required.
  • Tweak your software: Eight encoders and nine faders for instant control over DAW mixers, virtual instruments, effects, and more.
  • Play drums and instruments: 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch and patented Force Sensitive Resistor technology for playing beats, chords, and melodies, as well as launching clips and working with grids.
  • Powerful built-in creative tools: Arpeggiator and Chord Modes make it easy to create musical progressions.
  • Always stay in key: Scale Mode locks notes on the keyboard into right key, and Chord Detector shows what chord is currently being played on the OLED display.
  • Split and layer the keyboard: Split divides the keyboard into two independent zones, and Layer allows two MIDI channels to be played from the same keys.
  • Connect to other instruments: Control synths and other hardware with a full-sized MIDI out port.
  • Create your own control surfaces: Map parameters to pads and controls of your choice with easy-to-use Components software
  • NKS-ready: Seamlessly connect to software from Native Instruments and other 3rd-party developers.
  • Software included: Get Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Novation Play, and a collection of instruments and effects from Klevgrand, GForce, Orchestral Tools, and Native Instruments — plus lessons from Melodics.
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