Novation Launchkey 49 MK4
The producer controller with the best pads of the mid class – built for Ableton & co.
Keys49
Actionlightunweighted
Footprint width~70 cmplus seating
Price rangeca. 200–240 €as of 2026-08-04
Strengths & limits
In its favour
- 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, deep DAW integration
- Decent synth keyboard with aftertouch (MK4)
- Arpeggiator/scale modes as an idea tool
Against it
- Unweighted – no piano trainer
- Makes no sound without computer/DAW
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Part of these sets
Making music on the computer (producer start) – put it together in the Quick Match
Alternatives in the same category
AKAI MPK Mini MK3 ca. 100–120 €The best-selling mini controller: 25 mini keys, pads and knobs for music production.
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 ca. 110–140 €61 full-size keys as a no-frills USB controller – a lot of keyboard for the money.
Arturia MiniLab 3 ca. 100–120 €The classy mini controller with an excellent software bundle.
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 ca. 200–240 €The studio controller: 49 full-size keys, faders, pads, DAW integration.
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