NOVLKE88MK3

LAUNCHKEY-88-MK3

Novation

The Novation Launchkey 88 MK3 is an intuitive and fully integrated 88-key USB MIDI keyboard controller optimized for portability and tight integration with Ableton Live, which now features a dedicated button for activating the Capture MIDI function, plus track arm, quantize, click, and loop controls. The 16 improved velocity-sensitive, multicolored, backlit trigger pads provide greater control over dynamics and can be used to launch loops, samples, and more, while the eight knobs and nine faders enable access to mixer functions and instrument/effect parameters. The USB-powered controller is compatible with a variety of DAWs and apps on Mac/Windows computers and iOS devices (adapter cables available separately).The MK3 model offers expanded functionality and connectivity not found on the MK2. Pitch and modulation wheels, a flexible arpeggiator, single-finger chord triggering, and transport buttons let you spend more time creating on the controller and less time fiddling with your software. Eight Scale modes allow for deep exploration into new musical territory, by transposing keys played to notes in the scale selected. Simply choose your root note and your preferred scale, then play. Three Chord modes transform the keys and pads into an interactive surface of musical exploration, where every note played is tonally and harmonically linked. The arpeggiator lets you explore new melodies and find ideas quickly, while the mutate function reconstructs your patterns into exciting new forms.Custom Modes simplify the relationship between controller and software. Programmable using the Novation Components browser-based tool, Custom Modes let you design the behavior of your Launchkey, with control over control assignments, MIDI routing, pad color, and much more. Utilize the full-sized 5-pin MIDI DIN output to control hardware synthesizers, drum machines, or sound modules from the Launchkey MK3.Core Features Designed for Ableton Live Immediate access to all the controls you needCreate and play with feeling Velocity-sensitive/semi-weighted keyboard and 16 velocity-sensitive pads enable expressive and dynamic performanceGet creative with chords Three chord modes (fixed, scale, and user) let you trigger chords with one fingerNever hit a wrong note Scale modes transpose keys and pads to notes in the selected scaleCapture MIDI One-touch access to Ableton Live s Capture MIDI feature means you ll never lose an ideaGet melodies moving Powerful arpeggiator takes you to new melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic placesControl anything MIDI 5-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible deviceEasy-to-read screen 16x2 character screen lets you easily see the state of what you re controlling or selectingMake music immediately Free software, including Ableton Live 10 Lite, virtual instruments, plug-ins, and sample packs let you start creating straight awayShape your sound Tweak instruments and effects to perfection using eight rotary encoders and nine 1.8" fadersMake Launchkey your own Four Custom Modes enable you to create unique control setups for any performance or studio rig, using Novation Components Ableton Integration Volume, pan, sends A/B through knobsRecord and playAssign custom mapping to knobs and padsTrack navigationDevice controlCapture MIDIClip launchClip stopScene launchScene navigationTrack solo/muteDAW Integration Scripts for Ableton, Logic, and Reason (device control for Ableton, Logic, and Reason)HUI support for other DAWs such as Pro Tools, Reaper, and Studio OneControl volume, pan, sends, record, play, preset, and assignable custom mappingArpeggiator Creative arpeggiator with Mutate and Deviate Rhythm optionsMultiple modes such as up, down, up/down, played, random, chord, and mutateVarious rates including 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, and all associated triplets1/2/3/4 octave modesO, OXO, OXXO, random, and deviate rhythmsOn/off latchTempo, swing, and gate via knobs when pressing the Arp buttonMutate mode allows access to all mutate possibi