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Novation Launchkey Mini [MK3] — Portable 25-Key, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration, Chord Mode, and Arpeggiator — for Music Production
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Brand | Novation |
Number of Keys | 25 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Portable, Lightweight, Compact |
Product Dimensions | 6.77"D x 12.99"W x 1.61"H |
About this item
- Get hands on with Ableton Live - Have a seamless music making experience with Ableton Live and your Launchkey Mini. Have all the tools at your disposal with deep and intuitive Ableton Live control — including device macro control, track select, record, capture MIDI, clip and scene launch, stop/mute/solo, volume, pans and sends.
- Get creative easily with arpeggiator - Easy to use but deeply controllable, Launchkey Mini’s creative arpeggiator allows you to change rhythm, beat, pattern, octave, gate and more to add a whole range of diversity to your ideas and melodies.
- Play chords with one finger - Lay down chords for your track quick with fixed chord mode. Play a chord with one finger by assigning a fixed shape to the keys and it’ll transpose as you move up and down the keyboard.
- Launchkey Mini goes anywhere with you - Send apps and program changes to your hardware synths with MIDI Out, or add keys to your Groovebox directly over MIDI. Launchkey Mini’s lightweight and compact design means it goes anywhere you do. The hardware is bus-powered which is great for travelling and jamming on the go.
- Finest-tech at your fingertips - The Launchkey Mini might be small in size but it’s packed with features. The 25-key device has 16 velocity-sensitive RGB, eight rotary controls, pitch and mod touch strips, and sustain input. Our finest mini keymech to date is also included.
- DAW Integration - In addition to Apple Logic and Ableton Live, Launchkey Mini also has excellent integrations with Reason, as well as any HUI compatible DAW, such as Cubase, Pro Tools, and more.
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Product information
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 12.99 x 6.77 x 1.61 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B07WJZCPT3 |
Item model number | NOVLKMIN3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,121 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #5 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 17, 2019 |
Back Material | film |
Body Material | Plastic |
Connector Type | USB |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | MIDI |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Material Type | Novation |
Musical Style | Electronic |
Number of Keyboard Keys | 25 |
Size | 25 Keys Mini |
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Product Description
Made to move. Launchkey Mini is Novation's most compact and portable 25-mini-key MIDI keyboard controller. It gives you everything you need to start creating in Ableton Live – and it’ll fit in your bag. Make tracks anywhere with Launchkey Mini’s deep, intuitive Ableton control, arpeggiator, fixed chord mode, MIDI out, and tons of sounds in the box.
From the manufacturer
Made to move
Launchkey Mini is our most compact and portable 25-mini-key MIDI keyboard controller. It has everything you need to start creating in Ableton Live – and it’ll fit in your bag. Make tracks anywhere with the intuitive Ableton Live control, arpeggiator, fixed chord mode, MIDI out and sounds in the box.
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Get creative.
Make melodies and rhythms with Launchkey Mini’s powerful arpeggiator. Fixed Chord mode adds a customisable fixed chord shape that follows you up the keyboard. Launchkey Mini gets any track moving.
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Your tracks, your way.
Deep integration with Live lets you move where the music takes you. Transport, device and mixer controls mean fewer mouse clicks while device macros mean more hands-on control of your music.
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However you want, wherever you want.
Launchkey Mini comes with everything you need to make tracks in the box. Throw all this into the included copy of Ableton Live Lite, or use Launchkey Mini’s integrations with any HUI compatible DAW.
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It’s an instrument – play it.
Launchkey Mini features a new mini-keymech – our finest to date. Two touch strips for pitch and mod let you feel your sounds. The 16 RGB pads are super-sensitive for precise and dynamic drumming.
Launchkey Range
Launchkey Mini [MK3] | Launchkey Mini [MK2] | Launchkey 25 [MK2] | Launchkey 49 [MK2] | Launchkey 61 [MK2] | |
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Keys
| 25-Mini Keys | 25-Mini Keys | 25 Keys | 49 Keys | 61 Keys |
Pads
| 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Velocity Sensitive Keys/Pads
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Octave Control
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Knobs
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Faders
| N/A | N/A | 1 | 9 | 9 |
Clip/Scene Launch
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Pitch/Mod Wheel
| 2 x Touch Strip | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Arpeggiator
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Fixed Chord Mode
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
MIDI Out
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Bus Powered
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Portability | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
For beginners | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Tech Support | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Quality of material | 4.1 | — | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
number of keys | 25 | — | 25 | 25 | 37 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
weight | 453 grams | 1 kilograms | 0.8 kilograms | 1.98 pounds | 2.78 pounds |
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Customers like the connectivity, value, and comfort of the audio midi controller. For example, they mention it works well with various other DAWs, the keys feel better than most basic keyboards, and the ribbon controllers feel good. They're also satisfied with size, appearance, and versatility. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and ease of use.
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Customers are satisfied with the connectivity of the audio midi controller. They mention that it works great with Ableton, Logic Pro X, and other VST plugins. Some say that it runs smoothly with those apps and software, and registers every hit perfectly without much force.
"...After having it for a few weeks now I can say that yes it works pretty well with Logic Pro but really integrates even better with Ableton, so much..." Read more
"...It is designed to work with Ableton Live, but it also works well with various other DAWs, although some configuration might be necessary...." Read more
"...WORKS FLAWLESSLY WITH ABLETON. I was very resistant to ableton at first since I had already learned a couple of other DAWs, why move?..." Read more
"...Don't really need to set anything up, pads sync to drum racks and you just press the record button on the midi controller to capture and play...." Read more
Customers find the size of the audio midi controller to be really compact and convenient. They say it's the best for portability, and it easily fits on a desk. Customers also say it has good quality and is great for a ton of use cases. Overall, customers say it’s a great overall controller for portable and mobile use.
"...Bottom line, if you want a nice, compact Controller that’s full of features at a great price…. THIS IS IT" Read more
"...little controllers and this is one of the best in my opinion for portability...." Read more
"...However, after using the keyboard I fell in love with the low travel and the pressure response actually works very well...." Read more
"...software, I wouldn't change much of it, the build quality is nice, very light, responsive buttons and dials...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the audio midi controller. They mention it has a nice design, is well thought out, and has cool features. Some appreciate the lights as they find them helpful. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...Bottom line, if you want a nice, compact Controller that’s full of features at a great price…. THIS IS IT" Read more
"...It looks cool, but if you find it distracting you can turn it off. It's called "Vegas mode" and you can find out how online." Read more
"...the buttons snyc and you can use it too its full functionality, it's a nice, responsive and stylish keyboard...." Read more
"...The layout is intuitive while retaining a ton of built in functions and settings. Overall I'm very impressed with this...." Read more
Customers like the value of the audio midi controller. They say it's great for beginners, worth the price, and has decent keys. Some mention that it comes preprogrammed for their DAW. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...if you want a nice, compact Controller that’s full of features at a great price…. THIS IS IT" Read more
"Works great and have alot to learn! Wonderful for the price point." Read more
"...For a gift for a beginner, this is a huge bang for your buck, and is portable." Read more
"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...." Read more
Customers find the comfort of the audio midi controller to be great. They mention that the keys have a good feel and respond well, the knobs feel good, and the touch sliders have great feel and resolution. The keys don't feel too stiff or too loose, and they're made of soft materials. They also appreciate the touch-sensitive drum pads and the realistic feeling synth action.
"...The keyboard and pads are touch sensitive and send midi signal inputs to your DAW...." Read more
"...First keyboard I have ever gotten, The keys feel great. I got full sized keys, and I think it is worth it. Keys dont feel too stiff or too loose...." Read more
"...The ribbon controllers feel good. The knobs feel good.You also get some free software at the Focusrite website, which is nice...." Read more
"...i tried the arturia, the akai and an m audio.this one felt best. it had great functionality straight out of the box...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the audio midi controller. They mention it's packed with a full range of great features, has lots of capability, and is a multifunction tool. They also appreciate the integration with notation products and find it perfect for their needs.
"...Overall this little beast is packed with a full range of great features...." Read more
"...And the integration with these notation products is just amazing. I have not ended up with a launchpad and launch key 37 as a result...." Read more
"...one of the better ones for these small keyboards and the knob and pad assignments are great!..." Read more
"...The layout is intuitive while retaining a ton of built in functions and settings. Overall I'm very impressed with this...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the audio midi controller. Some mention it's a great piece of equipment, with touch-sensitive keys and drum pads. However, others say that the keys are of the lowest quality, it'll mess up your keyboard if you're not careful, and that it lacks 'a key feature'.
"...not great but not bad, it’s plastic but the Knobs Buttons and Pads have a solid feel. Just treat it well and it will be just fine!..." Read more
"...Syncs with session view really well if you produce that way. Arp is fun and the buttons are laid out so that the most important functions are easy..." Read more
"...Thus, if you want to play music on a single device, this is not the right type of keyboard." Read more
"...All in all it's an excellent product, but the lack of velocity adjustment is unfortunate because it's a little unpleasant in software that doesn't..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it's intuitive enough, easy to use with Ableton, and plug and play. However, others say that it is difficult to learn for beginners and novice musicians, with barely any instructions about how to use its software. The portable design makes it easy to set up, but some customers find the setting process not too friendly.
"...Setup was very easy using the Novation WebSite. The only thing I’m still confused about is setting up my own Custom Mode but I’ll figure it out...." Read more
"...Arp is fun and the buttons are laid out so that the most important functions are easy to see (octave, capture midi, scale, arp etc.)...." Read more
"works great with ableton, will take a little learning, also need to swap settings back after changing tracks but much better than writing in each..." Read more
"...The firmware is easy to update and the keyboard has performed reliably once I addressed an issue --- if you find the keyboard to disconnect or seem..." Read more
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I looked at quite a few YouTube Reviews and this LaunchKey Mini MK3 always stood out. It was designed to really work with Ableton but also integrates fairly well with Logic Pro which is what I thought I would use it with. After having it for a few weeks now I can say that yes it works pretty well with Logic Pro but really integrates even better with Ableton, so much so I have decided to make Ableton my DAW of choice.
The learning curve for me was pretty easy being new to all of this and there are lots of good online tutorials. Overall this little beast is packed with a full range of great features. The build quality is ok, not great but not bad, it’s plastic but the Knobs Buttons and Pads have a solid feel. Just treat it well and it will be just fine!
The Keyboard is not meant for a “virtuoso” but for me who is a hunt and peck keyboardist (I am a drummer) it works and I like the small size. Hey, you can’t beat the price for this much technical power.
Setup was very easy using the Novation WebSite. The only thing I’m still confused about is setting up my own Custom Mode but I’ll figure it out.
As for the person that complained about the lack of a MIDI Cable being included and then buying the wrong ones, that is just “USER” error. All he had to do is contact Novation/Focusrite Customer Support like I did, within an hour they got back to me and sent a Link to where to buy the correct cable. That says a lot about Novation Support!
Bottom line, if you want a nice, compact Controller that’s full of features at a great price…. THIS IS IT
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
I looked at quite a few YouTube Reviews and this LaunchKey Mini MK3 always stood out. It was designed to really work with Ableton but also integrates fairly well with Logic Pro which is what I thought I would use it with. After having it for a few weeks now I can say that yes it works pretty well with Logic Pro but really integrates even better with Ableton, so much so I have decided to make Ableton my DAW of choice.
The learning curve for me was pretty easy being new to all of this and there are lots of good online tutorials. Overall this little beast is packed with a full range of great features. The build quality is ok, not great but not bad, it’s plastic but the Knobs Buttons and Pads have a solid feel. Just treat it well and it will be just fine!
The Keyboard is not meant for a “virtuoso” but for me who is a hunt and peck keyboardist (I am a drummer) it works and I like the small size. Hey, you can’t beat the price for this much technical power.
Setup was very easy using the Novation WebSite. The only thing I’m still confused about is setting up my own Custom Mode but I’ll figure it out.
As for the person that complained about the lack of a MIDI Cable being included and then buying the wrong ones, that is just “USER” error. All he had to do is contact Novation/Focusrite Customer Support like I did, within an hour they got back to me and sent a Link to where to buy the correct cable. That says a lot about Novation Support!
Bottom line, if you want a nice, compact Controller that’s full of features at a great price…. THIS IS IT
Knobs feel great and doing automation with them rather than drawing in curves makes it sound better. modwheel and pitchwheel feels good. First keyboard I have ever gotten, The keys feel great. I got full sized keys, and I think it is worth it. Keys dont feel too stiff or too loose. The drum pads are responsive enough for my needs. If you are looking for something to actually do serious full on finger drumming with, might not be what you need because its not a square 4X4 layout and the pads probably aren't as extreme touch responsive as like a push 2 or a Maschine, but they are what you need for getting timing, and measuing velocity enough so that your hits sound good and on point. They are not mushy which is what I want. I got a midi controller for timing and inspiration, and this really is so much better than producing with only a mouse and really fulfills all I'm looking for. arp is awesome. This thing is really easy to use. We will see if this holds up, (i've only had it for like 3 days) so hopefully, this controller is durable. and none of the keys or pads break in the near future.
Do yourself a favor and if you haven't already done so, accompany this purchase with an audio interface like a Focusrite solo or 2i2, (if you are looking for best budget and interface with good drivers) the latency difference is astounding. I can actually play along with my track on time. what a difference.
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Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2022