Novation LaunchKey 61 MK2 MIDI Controller Keyboard - Ex Demo

Full Description

Seamless Integration with Ableton Live

Novation LaunchKey 61 MK2 is the quickest and easiest way to produce and perform electronic music using Ableton Live. You just plug in via USB and the keys, faders, knobs and velocity-sensitive RGB pads give you immediate hands-on control of your session view, instruments, effects and mixer. Launch clips, control FX, play beats and much more using 16 pads laid out in two rows of eight, to match your Ableton Live session view; one row to launch clips, and one row to stop them. Full colour RGB LEDs mean they'll match the colour of your clips too, while velocity-sensitivity lets you really put some feeling into your beats.

Versatile and Intuitive Layout

LaunchKey is designed to let you shape your sound however you like. Use eight rock solid rotary knobs to tweak your instruments and effects, and nine dedicated faders for hands-on control of your mixer. The 61-note synth-style keyboard is lightweight, fast and very easy to play, but also velocity-sensitive so you can create truly expressive performances. All the controls integrate seamlessly and immediately with Ableton Live, and can be reassigned to anything. Of course, if you do not use Ableton, it will map to other major music software using InControl.

Rugged and Durable Construction

LaunchKey 61 is tough enough to take and use anywhere. Fully class compliant and bus-powered via USB, LaunchKey is ready to use the moment you plug it into your laptop, with no need for any drivers or power cables. It comes with absolutely everything you need to start making music: Ableton Live Lite, Novation's Bass Station and V-Station virtual instruments, plus a comprehensive 1GB collection of production-ready samples from world-leading sample store Loopmasters.

Features

• Designed for Ableton Live: All controls work immediately and can be freely reassigned.
• See Your Session: Full colour RGB pads match the colour of your clips.
• Create Expressive Beats: All 16 pads are velocity-sensitive for creating dynamic drum beats.
• Shape Your Sound: Tweak your instruments and effects using eight rock solid knobs.
• Create Expressive Performances: The 61-note velocity-sensitive synth-style keyboard is lightweight, fast and very easy to play.
• Perfect Your Mix: Get hands-on control of your mixer using nine full-sized faders.
• Take It Anywhere: Compact and tough enough to throw in your bag without needing a power cable.
• Control All Major Music Software: Get automatic hands-on control of other DAWs using InControl.
• Plug In and Play: Fully USB bus-powered and class compliant, so it works without drivers or a power cable.
• Make Music Immediately: Includes Ableton Live Lite, Novation Bass Station and V Station virtual instruments and over 1GB of Loopmasters samples.

Specifications

• Keys: 61
• Key Action: Velocity Sensitive
• Pads: 16 x RGB
• Rotary Encoders: 8
• Faders: 9 x 45 mm
• Other Controls: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
• Connections: 1 x USB, 1 x 1/4" Jack (Sustain Pedal)
• MIDI I/O: USB
• Power Requirements: USB Bus Powered or DC Power Supply (Sold Seperately)
• Operating Systems (PC): Windows 7, Windows 8
• Operating Systems (Mac): OS X 10.9 – 10.10
• Includes: Ableton Live Lite Software
• Height: 3.54" / 90 mm
• Width: 37" / 940 mm
• Depth: 10.63" / 270 mm