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Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note USB Keyboard Controller, MK2 Version

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25 Keys

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Brand Focusrite
Number of Keys 25
Connectivity Technology USB
Special Feature Keyboard, Velocity Sensitive Keys, Compact
Size 25 Keys

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  • Launchkey Mini - the mini keyboard for Ableton Live
  • 16 multi-colour backlit velocity sensitive drum pads
  • 8 knobs, dedicated navigation and control buttons
  • Software for Mac and PC, Including: Ableton Live Lite, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, Novation Bass Station and V Station virtual instruments and over 4GB of Loopmasters samples
  • Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products.

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Portability
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Tech Support
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701 grams
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1200 grams
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Product Description

Launchkey Mini (MK2) is Novation's most compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller. It may be small, but it gives you everything you need to create new tunes in Ableton Live without cluttering up your desk. Launchkey Mini has been designed to make it easy and fun to produce electronic music. All the controls work as soon as you plug it in and are arranged to make the most sense in Ableton Live. 16 velocity-sensitive pads let you launch clips and play beats. They light up to show you when clips are loaded, playing, and recorded and are laid out to match your Ableton Live session view; one row to launch clips, and one row to stop them. You can also easily tweak your instruments using eight high-quality knobs, and sketch out ideas on a 25-note mini keyboard with a fast synth-style action that makes it really enjoyable to play. Launchkey Mini is compact and tough enough to throw in your bag, so you can take it anywhere. It will work the moment you plug it into your laptop and you won’t need any drivers or power cables, because it’s class compliant and bus-powered via USB. You can also connect it to your iPad via a Camera Connection Kit to control all sorts of iOS music apps, like Novation's free Launchkey App. Launchkey Mini also integrates immediately with FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase, and Logic without any mapping whatsoever. It comes with everything you need to start making music, including Ableton Live Lite, Novation Bass Station and V-Station virtual instruments, and 4GB of samples from Loopmasters.


From the manufacturer

 The Mini Keyboard for Ableton Live

The Mini Keyboard for Ableton Live

Launchkey Mini is our most compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller. It may be small, but it gives you everything you need to create new tunes in Ableton Live without cluttering up your desk.

Start Immediately

Start Immediately

Launchkey is fully USB bus-powered and class compliant, so it works straight away without power supplies or drivers on Mac or PC. It comes with everything you need to start making electronic music.

Get Started Immediately

Get Started Immediately

Launchkey Mini integrates immediately with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase and Logic without any mapping whatsoever. It also comes with everything you need to start making music.

Get Started Immediately

Get Started Immediately

Sound Collective

Sound Collective

Take It Anywhere

Take It Anywhere

Addictive Keys

Addictive Keys

 Play Loops and Create Beats

 Plug In and Play

Shape Your Sound

Control All Major Software

Play Loops and Create Beats

Trigger clips and play drums using 16 velocity-sensitive multicoloured pads.

Plug In and Play

USB bus-powered and totally class-compliant, so it works straight away without any drivers.

Shape Your Sound

Tweak your instruments and effects or freely re-assign using eight high-quality knobs.

Control All Major Software

Get automatic hands-on control of other DAWs, including FL Studio.

Launchkey 25 Launchkey 49 Launchkey 61 Launchkey Mini
Launchkey 25 Launchkey 49 Launchkey 61 Launchkey Mini
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Bus Powered
Compatibility Mac/PC Mac/PC Mac/PC Mac/PC
Host Connectivity USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Keyboard Size 25 Key 49 Key 61 Key 25 Key
Knobs 8 8 8 8
Pads 16 16 16 16
Velocity & Pressure Sensitive

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,960 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, value, and sensitivity of the audio midi controller. For example, they mention that it's super well built, works well, and is easy to set up and use. Some appreciate the sensitivity and speed of the pads. That said, they say it'll be a great investment and well worth the money.

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182 customers mention139 positive43 negative

Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. They say the program is solid, the knobs and sliders are all decent quality, and the whole thing is super well-built. Customers also say the controller is fantastic, a great keyboard for beginning with a midi keyboard, and has beautiful piano VSTs.

"...: I am really pleased with my Launchkey, and for what it is, the quality, and the portability, it is definitely worth the price." Read more

"...The keyboard plays fantastic. Typical synth style keys, so if you're used to a DX-7, SH-101 or the Ultranova, this will feel right at home...." Read more

"...Durable plastic body sits nicely in tight spaces which is a plus for most of us home producers...." Read more

"...musician/producer, The Launchkey 49 provides a completely adequate keyboard and control surface for a very reasonable price...." Read more

91 customers mention73 positive18 negative

Customers like the performance of the audio midi controller. They say it works well, has perfect basic functionality, and the pads work well for launching, recording, and stopping clips. Some say the pads sound incredible and work well triggering loops and sequences with Ableton Live. The keyboard plays fantastic and the rest of the device is ok. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...The keyboard plays fantastic. Typical synth style keys, so if you're used to a DX-7, SH-101 or the Ultranova, this will feel right at home...." Read more

"...Its the best deal for the low. I recommend you give it a try. It works magical wonders. Thank you Novation. It's been a pleasure doing business." Read more

"...The 16 drum pads are solid and responsive. They work beautifully for the functions I wanted them to serve in Mainstage...." Read more

"...I have not had any of those issue. Everything working great. And is a joy and wonder all it can do looking thru YouTube vid's on the device." Read more

65 customers mention48 positive17 negative

Customers find the audio midi controller easy to setup and use. They say it's a breeze to get the hang of it quick, and easy to start making something and play it live. They also appreciate the impressive plug-and-play functionality and the quick start manual. Customers also say the controller is a pleasant and intuitive experience, and it seamlessly integrates with Ableton. They mention that it'll help them learn the workflow of the program.

"...and setting it up with my software but it was a breeze to get the hang of it quick...." Read more

"...The pads have RGB back lighting, which have impressive plug and play functionality in Abelton, but I have not yet figured out if there is any way..." Read more

"...The Launchkey Mini performs as advertised and is completely plug and play with Ableton...." Read more

"...Setup is a little tedious but with the enormous amount of customer support, video tutorials, and user guides provided by novation it wasn't hard...." Read more

61 customers mention54 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the audio midi controller. They say it's a great investment, well worth it, and a cheap, portable midi control. Customers also mention that the knobs feel and look sturdy and premium.

"...what it is, the quality, and the portability, it is definitely worth the price." Read more

"...Its the best deal for the low. I recommend you give it a try. It works magical wonders. Thank you Novation. It's been a pleasure doing business." Read more

"...a completely adequate keyboard and control surface for a very reasonable price...." Read more

"...For anyone starting out in music production or wanting a cheap, portable midi controller for their software, this product is great...." Read more

38 customers mention29 positive9 negative

Customers like the sensitivity of the audio midi controller. For example, they say the pads are responsive and fast, the keys have great velocity response, and the pads have nice velocity sensitivity. That said, some complain about the noise level and the feel of the keyboard. Overall, most are happy with the sturdiness and functionality of the product.

"...The controller really does interact easily with Ableton.Cons:- The keys aren't that sensitive to velocities...." Read more

"...Absolutely no latency with my Macbook Pro and Ableton. What I play is what comes out the speakers...." Read more

"...The 16 touch pads have a nice velocity sensitivity weighted pressure to smash on for drum grooves on the fly. Cool multi color LED on the touch pads...." Read more

"...pads were unresponsive to light touches, really need to tap it to get any velocity readings- USB port barely held the cable-..." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers find the audio midi controller versatile. They say it's a great tool to produce music, create sounds, and make beats, all using the keyboard. It's perfect for starting up music editors and full service producers, and it sounds amazing. It works great with Ableton, Dubstep, and electronic music production in general. The velocity-sensitive keys allow you to choose how loud you want your instrument to be, and the dials let you edit your sound more precisely.

"...Cons:- The keys aren't that sensitive to velocities. Louder is all good, but softer is left wanting.-..." Read more

"...It comes with Novation Bass Station and V-Station VST plugins which are very useful, especially if you're doing electronic music...." Read more

"...Faders, pots, pads, recording functions, pitch, modulation track selection and keyboard...." Read more

"...sliders are all decent quality, and I was able to control basic functions in Ableton quite easily...." Read more

32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

Customers like the weight of the audio midi controller. They mention that it is very lightweight, not too bulky, and easy to carry around. The keyboard has good weight to it, and it is the perfect size and weight for moving on and off a desk. The keys are amazing and have good weight. The transportation is easy, and the product is good for traveling.

"...The controller is run with just one cable, so transportation is easy.- The keys are somewhat sensitive to velocity...." Read more

"...anyone starting out in music production or wanting a cheap, portable midi controller for their software, this product is great...." Read more

"...This is a very good midi for travel. Super compact, has pretty much everything you need...." Read more

"...Light weight, I'd be comfortable hiking with this thing on my back. kx88 breaks my back to move it across the house...." Read more

35 customers mention23 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the feel of the audio midi controller. Some mention that the keys feel nice and tight, while others say that the keybed feels squishy and the pads are slightly gummy. This causes the keys to rub against each other.

"...is a region of higher resistance and then a click through and it feels nice and helps a player know if they are fully pressing the key or not...." Read more

"...Faders and knobs are certainly solid and smooth. The pads are a little gummy. I have a PadKontrol for that, so no big deal...." Read more

"...Very squishy. Knobs have a good resistance and the non-pad buttons feel consistent...." Read more

"...Faders and knobs feel and look sturdy & premium. Keys feel decent. Would recommend." Read more

Great value
4 Stars
Great value
Very cool controller, the only other controller I have owned is a kx88 which is tiers above this price range so I'll be gentle.Light weight, I'd be comfortable hiking with this thing on my back. kx88 breaks my back to move it across the house.Key action, this is why I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. I learned on a vintage upright piano and then the kx88 weighted action keys so I know what keys are supposed to feel like and this leaves me wanting slightly. I try to take into account I bought this brand new and the drum rack buttons and key springs are all more rigid than they will be when I break it in a little better.Would I buy it again? probably so. The features I haven't touched on are what make this particular controller so valuable. 'in control' buttons.So I bought a stand for it that includes a laptop rack from griffin which is badass, but I could get away without having the pc so close because the in control buttons communicate seamlessly with ableton live so that you can navigate and record with out having the grab a mouse and find your cursor and move it over. I plan on producing large quantities of tracks for movies and tv with this rig so this makes it much more streamlined.Novation, if you sold a weighted model I would have bought it in 61 keys. My next purchase will be to get that acoustic piano key action back in my life.
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