Launchkey 25 MK4 is Novation’s most expressive and tightly integrated 25-key controller yet—rebuilt from the ground up to elevate your workflow in any environment. This fourth-generation model builds on the success of the MK3 with expanded DAW control, upgraded hardware and enhanced musical tools that unlock deeper performance and production possibilities. Equipped with polyphonic aftertouch pads, a crisp OLED display, USB-C MIDI and full-size 5-pin MIDI output, it’s a portable powerhouse that slots effortlessly into studio, stage or mobile setups. From Live’s Session View to Logic’s Live Loops to standalone synth rigs, Launchkey 25 MK4 is crafted to help turn your ideas into finished tracks, faster.

Velocity-Sensitive Keybed for Expressive Playing

Every detail of Launchkey 25 MK4 is engineered for real-time musical control. Its 25-note velocity-sensitive keybed is finely tuned for dynamic synth performance, offering a satisfying playing experience in a compact form. Sixteen RGB drum pads now support polyphonic aftertouch and feature radial sensitivity, allowing for detailed finger-drumming, chord voicing and nuanced clip launching. Additional control is handled via eight endless encoders, pitch and mod wheels, transport buttons and a bright OLED display that keeps your parameter and mode feedback visible at a glance—on stage or in the studio.

Inspiration Built in: Scales, Chords and Arpeggiation

With powerful songwriting tools right on the hardware, Launchkey 25 MK4 is more than just a MIDI controller. Scale Mode lets you lock the keyboard to one of 30 musical scales to avoid wrong notes and stay creative, while Chord Mode provides three ways to trigger harmonic content: Fixed Chord, User Chord and Chord Maps. The onboard arpeggiator has also been refined, now offering per-step editing and mutation controls to generate complex rhythmic patterns and melodic sequences that evolve over time. A built-in Chord Detector also displays real-time voicing on the OLED screen, helping you learn as you play.

Integrated With Your Entire DAW Setup

Designed for fluid control of your favorite software, Launchkey 25 MK4 features deep integration with all major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Bitwig, Reason and Ardour. Transport, mixer and device functions are available instantly—no setup required. With DAW Transport Mode and four fully assignable Custom Modes, you can tailor the controller to your hybrid setup using Novation’s Components software. Launchkey also supports NKS (Native Kontrol Standard), allowing seamless mapping to Native Instruments software and instruments.

All the Tools to Create out of the Box

Launchkey 25 MK4 is part of a complete creative toolkit that includes an extensive software bundle to jumpstart your sessions. You'll get Ableton Live Lite 12, Cubase LE 14, Novation Play with over 80 instrument sounds, Komplete 15 Select, the GForce 4-in-1 synth bundle (featuring Bass Station, Oberheim SEM, OB-EZ and AXXESS), a curated Orchestral Tools sample suite and Klevgrand mixing and FX plugins. It also includes Melodics custom lessons to sharpen your pad and key skills. Whether you’re producing, performing or experimenting, Launchkey gives you more than just a controller—it gives you a launchpad for musical ideas.

Compact, Tough and Built to Move

With its rugged construction, USB-C bus power and lightweight design, the Launchkey 25 MK4 is ready for wherever your creativity takes you. The addition of full-size 5-pin MIDI output means you can control external synths without a computer, making it just as capable in a DAW-less setup as it is in a modern hybrid studio. Compatible with macOS, Windows and iOS, and backed by Novation’s free Components editor, this controller is optimized for today’s cross-platform producers. Launchkey 25 MK4 gives you the tactile power and flexibility to create wherever inspiration strikes.