Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 MIDI Keyboard with Software

Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 MIDI Keyboard with Software
Product no: 9000-0055-5997

Product information

General

The Launchkey Mini MK3 is the most compact MIDI keyboard ever included in the Novation range. In addition to 25 mini keys, you get 16 touch-sensitive RGB backlit pads and eight rotary controls. The touch strips for pitch and modulation are an endlessly useful little upgrade over its its older siblings and round the back, there's a connection for a sustain pedal, increasing ease of use so you can add more expression to your production. This little monster comes complete with a substantial software package, including Ableton Live Lite, giving you everything you need!

Fixed Chord Mode & Arpeggiator

In fixed chord mode, an entire chord can be played with just one finger and by assigning a specific key, it's automatically transposed as you move over the keyboard. The creative arpeggiator is an easy to use yet thorough addition with which the rhythm, pattern, octave and the gate (among others) can be tweaked. Using the MIDI Out, the arps or other programs can be sent to other synths or wherever else you might want. The potential of this controller-come-MIDI-keyboard is so big, it really should be bursting at its little seams.

The Launchkey Mini MK3: Ableton Live Integration

This Novation MIDI keyboard works brilliantly with most DAWs but the integration with Ableton Live is particularly sweet. The Ableton integration gives complete control over track select, record, capture MIDI, clip and scene launch, stop / mute / solo, volume, pans and sends (to name but a few). Since the Launchkey 3 Mini MK3 is USB powered, you can literally use it any time, anywhere, just as long as your laptop has enough juice.

Tips or comments about this product

Please note:
- A power supply does not come included.
- If you already have Ableton Live (Lite) it must be version 10 or greater to be compatible with Launchkey Mini. Launchkey Mini will also work as a standard MIDI controller.
- As of the 1st of March, 2022, a two month subscription to Splice is no longer part of the included software package.

Specifications

Product features

Number of pads: 16
Number of keys: 25
Aftertouch: No
Display: No display
Sustainable product: Not specified
Functions: Arpeggiator, multi-coloured backlit buttons / pads, sustain pedal port
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, other
MIDI & other: MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Fits inside backpack: Yes
Software included: Yes, download
Type of keys: Mini keys
Type of USB port: USB-B

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 500 gr
Dimensions: 39,5 x 21,0 x 5,0 cm

Product specifications

Novation MIDI keyboard
perfect for Ableton
Comprehensive DAW Integration (Logic, Reason, Pro Tools, Reaper, Studio One)
Fixed Chord: play entire chords with one finger
number of keyboard keys: 25
number of buttons: 8
number of touch pads: 16x (RGB backlit, velocity sensitive)
1x touch strip for Pitch-bench with centre zero
1x touch strip for Modulation
Transpose buttons
octave Up / Down buttons (with Preset function as shift)
Play and Record buttons
Arp and Fixed Chord buttons
Stop / Solo / Mute button
Scene Launch button
MIDI Channel selection
Functions:
- MIDI capture
- track select
- scene down / up
USB powered
330 x 172 x 31 mm (40 mm height including knob-caps) (L X W X H)
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Arpeggiator
- creative arpeggiator with Mutate Mode and Deviate Rhythm
- Mode: Up, Down, Up / Down, Played, Random, Chord, Mutate
- Rate: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and all associated triplets
- Octave: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Rhythm: o, oxo, oxxo, random, deviate
- Latch: on / off
- Tempo, Swing and Gate via pots when pressing 'Arp'
- 3 x symbols on the left side of the keyboard are reserved for future arp updates
Ports:
- 6.3 mm jack for sustain
- 3.5 mm jack for MIDI Out
- USB
- Kensington MiniSaver slot
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Ableton integration:
- volume, pan
- record & play
- assign Custom Mapping to knobs and pads
- track navigation
- device control
- MIDI capture
- clip launch
- clip stop
- scene launch
- scene navigation
- track solo / mute
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Included software (download):
- Ableton Live Lite
- AAS Session Bundle
- Softube Time and Tone Bundle
- Spitfire Audio LABS - Expressive Strings
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- Klevgrand R0verb en DAW Cassette
including access to Novation Sound Collective
Firmware Update v1.1:
- Strum Mode
- updated brightness adjustment
- toggle pad velocity
- toggle MIDI clock output
- double tap shift function for arp and fixed chord mode

Service promise

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (19)

4.6

19 reviews

Rating

5 stars 13 4 stars 4 3 stars 2 2 stars 0 1 star 0

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5 / 5

Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 MIDI Keyboard with Software

This is the first midi keyboard/controller I've bought in an attempt to learn about music production in a modern DAW, settling on this over the AKAI MPC mini mk2.

As a relative beginner, I have to say that so far, this appears to be everything I was hoping for:

* The keyboard are compact, but keys are still big enough to not impact on playing

* The pads are highly responsive

* The pack-in software works seamlessly with the keyboard, with the features of the board designed to tightly couple with Ableton Live

Early days but this is exactly what I was looking for - a feature-packed midi keyboard/controller for beginners, as a great price!

February 14, 2020 | Greg

Reviews from other countries

5 / 5

Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 MIDI Keyboard with Software

Leuke, compacte MIDI controller met een combinatie van toetsen en pads, waarmee je in je DAW (bijvoorbeeld Ableton Lite waar een key voor meegeleverd wordt) muziek kunt maken en allerlei automation kunt aansturen.

November 17, 2023 | Vincent