Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 MIDI keyboard
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0017-7714 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
At the heart of every modern studio is a great controller; and each year there are new innovations leading to even more controllers to choose from. Novation has not only given their popular Launchkeys a facelift, but a total makeover! The result is that the Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 MIDI USB keyboard is a true stunner, with nine faders, eight control knobs, sixteen velocity-sensitive trigger pads, and an extensive transport section. The Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 is very complete, has all the features you need, and is specially designed to be fully compatible with Ableton Live.
Characteristics of the Novation Launchkey 61 MK2
Of course, the Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 is also compatible with other DAWs like: FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase, Studio One or Logic. Furthermore, the MK2 can a lot of the controlling for you, so you don't need a computer mouse to control large parts of your DAW management, and can do it with the Launchkey instead. The MK2 is specifically designed to immediately and automatically integrate with Ableton Live. You control the clips with the velocity-sensitive trigger pads that light up (RGB LEDs) according to how you assigned the clips in Ableton Live. If you don't have Ableton Live, there's no need to worry, since this Launchkey comes with a stunning software package, including amongst others: Ableton Live Lite! And don't forget the virtual instruments Novation Bass and V-Station, complemented with 4 GB of Loopmasters samples, so you can get started right away!
New features of the MK2 model
During the development stage of this MK2 model, Novation took a good look at the original Launchkey series. The new pads are specifically designed to be highly compatible with Ableton Live, and make the orientation and navigation a lot easier by showing the colour of the clip in Ableton. The MK2 also features new control knobs to adjust the parameters, offering an even better feel. Finally, this new edition of the Novation MIDI keyboard has a slightly sleeker, more universal housing than its predecessor, the MK1.
Tips or comments about this productPlease note:
- If you own Ableton Live (Lite), make sure you have version 9. Earlier versions do not support the InControl system.
- Even though the MIDI keyboard has a power adapter connector, an adapter is not included.
Specifications
Product features
| Number of pads | 16 |
|---|---|
| Number of keys | 61 |
| Aftertouch | no |
| Display | numeric |
| Functions | channel fader(s), master section / transport, multi-coloured backlit buttons / pads, sustain pedal port |
| Included software | Ableton Live Lite |
| MIDI & other | none |
| Software included | yes, download |
| Type of keys | keyboard action |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 5,0 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 99,0 x 33,0 x 12,0 cm |
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Wrote the following about Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 MIDI keyboard
Wrote the following about Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 MIDI keyboard
Er zijn andere (veel) goedkopere keyboards te koop die eveneens goed gebouwd zijn, lekker spelen en wél prima werken met je favoriete DAW.
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goed:
GEEN automap gedoe. Logic Pro X ziet em als een HUI controller en Live ziet em als controller en remote.
minder:
velocity curve = te moelijk om middle velocity waarden te creeeren. niet aanpasbaar op de device zelf
bouw = plastic is prima maar de ding BUIGT/flext... dus als hij op een tafeltop staat dan maakt het niets uit maar als het op de bovenste lade van je toetsstandaard staat, wat normalieter twee steunpunten heeft, dan letterlijk buigt dit ding als je in het middel speelt. bijzonder waardeloos... het is gewoon niet rigide genoeg qua design... is geen geld natuurlijk maar dit vind ik vrij uh... "dom".
de breedte van de toetsen is net iets minder als normaal. over 5 octaven, is L tot R een toets minder breed in totaal als bijvoorbeeld de toetsenboord daaronder (als je twee opstelt)... speelt "raar" zo.
bij Novation is de volgende stap "omhoog" qua modellen de Impulse, maar die heeft andere toetsen weer en minder RGB pads voor Ableton.
de stap daarboven is de SL Mk2 wat ik al heb, maar daar ook minder Ableton "feedback"... en dan alweer andere toetsen, maar verder is dit ding best oke.
Wrote the following about Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 MIDI keyboard
Wrote the following about Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 MIDI keyboard
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