Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4

Launchkey Mini 25
Find inspiration anywhere with Launchkey Mini 25 – a portable, all-in-one DAW controller featuring a two-octave, synth-style mini-keyboard and 16 patented FSR (Force Sensitive Resistor) pads for finger drumming, clipping and more. The latest generation of Launchkey also gives you new ways to be creative with your DAW, hardware synths and even your iPhone and iPad. Chord, Scale and Arpeggiator modes have each been expanded to keep you in tune and be even more expressive. Plus, you’ll get detailed feedback on what you’re doing with the new OLED display.

Better DAW Integration
Launchkey is directly compatible with all major DAWs on the market and offers tailored integration with Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason Studios, Reaper, FL Studio and Ardour. If you own one of these, you can control the transport, navigate the timeline, mix, EQ, launch clips, and manage the parameters of your effects and instruments using the physical keyboard controls. And if you use Ableton Live’s Session view or Logic’s Live Loops, the 16 pads will also be used to trigger clips, just like on a Launchpad. They will also light up the same color as in your DAW.

Even more powerful creative tools
These creative tools are built right into Launchkey Mini 25; whether you’re using your DAW, hardware synths, or mobile devices, they work exactly the same way. Scale mode now lets you assign one of 30 separate scales so you never play a wrong note. You can even choose to assign everything to the white keys only. Fixed Chord mode triggers full chords with a single keystroke, and the new Chord Maps take things a step further by allowing you to create progressions with Launchkey’s pads. Finally, you can modify and transform your sequences even more easily than before thanks to the latest version of our arpeggiator.

FSR pads that react to your every move
If you’re a finger drummer, Launchkey now features our patented FSR rhythm pads. They’re velocity-sensitive and feature polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard models, each pad has a dedicated radial sensor that makes it even more responsive and improves the consistency of its response to ensure greater playing precision. You can also use them to trigger chords or single notes with polyphonic aftertouch.

Custom modes that adapt to your playing
You can perfectly reassign Launchkey’s controls to suit your needs. Simply open the free Components software in your browser and configure them to control your software or hardware parameters exactly as you want. You can store up to four custom assignments for Launchkey’s pads and encoders, then instantly recall them from the keyboard to send the notes, MIDI CCs or program changes you choose.

No computer? No problem.
Launchkey Mini 25 features a 3.5mm MIDI output, so you can easily plug in your hardware synthesizer with a simple adapter, without even having to open your DAW. And with Components software and custom assignments, you can control your synth’s essential functions directly from your keyboard. Launchkey is also natively compatible and works with a host of music apps available on iPhone and iPad, including Novation’s free Launchpad app.

Everything you need to create with Live
Launchkey Mini 25 comes with everything you need to start making music right away. Ableton Live 12 Lite lets you record and perform live with up to eight MIDI or audio tracks, and the included suite of instruments, effects and creative tools work seamlessly with Launchkey. You’ll also find a selection of professional sounds and effects from Novation and Focusrite.