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Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

The producer controller with the best pads of the mid class – built for Ableton & co.

Keys 49
Action light unweighted
Footprint width ~70 cm plus seating
Price range €219 1 dealer · observed 2026-08-24
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

Where it sits

Its price class holds 6 MIDI controllers between €110 and €220 (EU street prices) – the Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 sits in the upper third there.

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

Price comparison

Price as of 2026-08-24 EU prices – local street prices differ ⓦ affiliate links

Technical data

Action 49 keys touch-sensitive, 16 RGB-Pads
Display LCD
Weight ~3 kg
Connections USB-C (MIDI), MIDI Out, Sustain
Features Arpeggiator, Scale-/Chord-Modi, tiefe Ableton-Live-Integration
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 – key specs at a glance

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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

Arturia KeyStep 37 €166
The sequencer dwarf: controller, arpeggiator and step sequencer for hardware AND computer.Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 €166–183
The studio controller: 49 full-size keys, faders, pads, DAW integration.M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 €128–135
61 full-size keys as a no-frills USB controller – a lot of keyboard for the money.AKAI MPK Mini MK3 €105
The best-selling mini controller: 25 mini keys, pads and knobs for music production.

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