Creative ideas deserve an instrument that can keep pace with them, whether you're composing intricate piano parts, producing inside a digital audio workstation or performing on stage. Representing the fourth generation of Novation's flagship controller, the Launchkey 88 MK4 was created for musicians who want the expressive feel of a full-size keyboard combined with the hands-on control of a professional production workstation. Featuring 88 custom-designed semi-weighted waterfall keys, deep integration with today's leading DAWs and an expanded suite of creative performance tools, Launchkey 88 MK4 transforms the way you interact with software instruments, hardware synthesizers and recording sessions. From first sketches to finished productions, it provides an intuitive workflow that keeps inspiration flowing without pulling your attention away from the music.
Full-Size Feel With Hands-On Control
Built around Novation's most advanced keybed to date, Launchkey 88 MK4 delivers an expressive playing experience that feels equally comfortable for pianists, keyboardists and producers. The semi-weighted waterfall keys provide responsive control for nuanced performances, while 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch support expressive finger drumming, clip launching and instrument control. Nine faders, eight endless encoders, dedicated transport controls and a crisp OLED display place your DAW mixer, plug-ins and performance functions directly beneath your fingertips, reducing reliance on the mouse and keeping creativity front and center.
Creative Tools That Keep Ideas Moving
Launchkey 88 MK4 goes beyond traditional MIDI control with an extensive collection of onboard composition tools designed to inspire new musical ideas. Scale Mode keeps every performance in key across 30 different scales, while Fixed Chord, User Chord and Chord Maps simplify everything from basic harmonies to sophisticated chord progressions. The redesigned arpeggiator introduces expanded pattern generation and creative randomization, while Split and Layer modes allow two independent keyboard zones or simultaneous MIDI channels for flexible live performance and production workflows. Every feature operates directly from the hardware, making it equally useful with DAWs, standalone hardware synthesizers and mobile devices.
Deep Integration Across Every Workflow
Launchkey 88 MK4 offers seamless integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Bitwig Studio and Ardour, providing dedicated control over transport functions, clip launching, mixing, plug-in parameters and timeline navigation without additional setup. Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) compatibility extends hardware integration to Native Instruments software, while customizable mappings created through Novation Components allow users to tailor encoders, faders and pads to their own workflow. A full-size 5-pin MIDI output also makes Launchkey 88 MK4 a practical command center for external synthesizers, allowing hardware control without requiring a computer.
A Complete Production Toolkit Included
Launchkey 88 MK4 arrives with an extensive software collection for recording, production and sound design. Ableton Live 12 Lite and Cubase LE provide DAW environments for building songs, recording performances and launching clips, while Novation Play adds more than 80 basses, leads, pads, pianos, drum kits and other sounds mapped to Launchkey controls. Additional instruments and effects from GForce Software, Orchestral Tools, Klevgrand and Native Instruments Komplete Select expand the included creative palette for electronic music, band production, scoring and beatmaking.
Launchkey 88 MK4: Built to Grow With Your Studio
Designed for years of demanding studio and stage use, Launchkey 88 MK4 combines robust construction with modern connectivity, including USB-C, full-size MIDI output and sustain pedal support. Class-compliant operation ensures compatibility with Mac, Windows and iOS devices, making it equally comfortable in desktop studios, live rigs and mobile production setups. Whether controlling virtual instruments, external hardware synthesizers or complete recording sessions, the Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 combines expressive playability, advanced creative tools and deep DAW integration in a single production-focused controller keyboard.