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Novation Launchkey 25 USB Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live 25 Note MK2 Version

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
456
Old Reviews
177
Unverified
56
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4096 GB
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Review Analysis - 223 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Keyboard
 69
midi, keys feel, weighted, ableton, launchkey
+90%
-10%
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" ...  The keys feel like most any other keyboard controller in this price range. ... I do prefer weighted keys, but I wasn't willing to spend over $200 for yet another keyboard to add to my growing collection.  ...  "
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" ...  The keys feel like most any other keyboard controller in this price range. ... I do prefer weighted keys, but I wasn't willing to spend over $200 for yet another keyboard to add to my growing collection.  ...  "
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" ...  its an amazing midi keyboard .  ...  "
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" ...  its an amazing midi keyboard .  ...  "
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" ...  This keyboard controller is great!  ...  "
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" ...  This keyboard controller is great!  ...  "
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" ...  Has great features but mostly just use the keys.  ...  "
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" ...  Has great features but mostly just use the keys.  ...  "
Comfort
 34
pads, keys feel, piano, weighted, velocity sensitive
+68%
-32%
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" ...  Pads: Great rubbery feel.  ...  "
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" ...  Pads: Great rubbery feel.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys have a nice feel to them when being used.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys have a nice feel to them when being used.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels so much better than the m audio oxygen keys.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels so much better than the m audio oxygen keys.  ...  "
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" ...  The keys feel pretty good and the layout is nice.  ...  "
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" ...  The keys feel pretty good and the layout is nice.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 23
ableton, windows 10, went, website, used
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Sync'd right up with my Presonus Studio One 3 Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).  ...  "
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" ...  Sync'd right up with my Presonus Studio One 3 Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with Logic Pro X.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with Logic Pro X.  ...  "
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" ...  I had the Launchkey 49 and decided I needed a small unit for desktop style work. ... velocity, but most daws and devices will allow you to adjust this.  ...  "
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" ...  I had the Launchkey 49 and decided I needed a small unit for desktop style work. ... velocity, but most daws and devices will allow you to adjust this.  ...  "
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" ...  obviously i knew this going in, hence it being "mini", what i didn't know is that in many VST's you can't map those functions to the knobs .  ...  "
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" ...  obviously i knew this going in, hence it being "mini", what i didn't know is that in many VST's you can't map those functions to the knobs .  ...  "
Controls
 22
knobs, volume, sliders, keys feel, velocity
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Has great features but mostly just use the keys.  ...  "
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" ...  Has great features but mostly just use the keys.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys: I really like the key feel fo the mini keys.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys: I really like the key feel fo the mini keys.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys have a nice feel to them when being used.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys have a nice feel to them when being used.  ...  "
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" ...  I hit the buttons and it makes my computer react -- VERY nice  ...  "
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" ...  I hit the buttons and it makes my computer react -- VERY nice  ...  "
Sound Quality
 20
vst, volume, voicings, sliders, piano
+90%
-10%
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" ...  I use this everyday and it's perfect for my music production.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this everyday and it's perfect for my music production.  ...  "
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" ...  Highly recommend for anyone looking to dabble in music production.  ...  "
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" ...  Highly recommend for anyone looking to dabble in music production.  ...  "
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" ...  as far as music equipment is concerned, this is BY FAR the best $80 (current price) you could ever spend.  ...  "
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" ...  as far as music equipment is concerned, this is BY FAR the best $80 (current price) you could ever spend.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for starting up music editors and full service producers!  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for starting up music editors and full service producers!  ...  "
Software Platform
 18
trial, ableton live, ableton, see update, novation
+61%
-39%
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" ...  InControl, software mapping: great in ableton and reason.  ...  "
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" ...  InControl, software mapping: great in ableton and reason.  ...  "
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" ...  obviously i knew this going in, hence it being "mini", what i didn't know is that in many VST's you can't map those functions to the knobs .  ...  "
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" ...  obviously i knew this going in, hence it being "mini", what i didn't know is that in many VST's you can't map those functions to the knobs .  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was very easy and there are a few videos online to show you what to select in Logic so that it auto maps everything.  ...  "
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" ...  It was pretty easy to connect it to my Windows 10 desktop and get it working on the first try with Ableton Live Suite 9 and stand alone VSTs.  ...  "
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" ...  It was pretty easy to connect it to my Windows 10 desktop and get it working on the first try with Ableton Live Suite 9 and stand alone VSTs.  ...  "
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" ...  Ableton Live 9 Lite.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 17
easy to use, easy set, ableton, software
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Set up was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Set up was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Good for beginners also!  ...  "
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" ...  Good for beginners also!  ...  "
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" ...  Very simple to set up and use!  ...  "
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" ...  Very simple to set up and use!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use but there's so much you can do with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use but there's so much you can do with it.  ...  "
For Kids
 16
son loves, son, similarities, musically, music
+88%
-13%
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" ...  Seriously, children's toy's are more durable than this thing)  ...  "
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" ...  Seriously, children's toy's are more durable than this thing)  ...  "
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" ...  Good for beginners also!  ...  "
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" ...  Good for beginners also!  ...  "
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" ...  It is a good gift if your child has an aptitude for music  ...  "
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" ...  It is a good gift if your child has an aptitude for music  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for my son who loves creating music.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for my son who loves creating music.  ...  "
Price
 16
minilab, definitly, bucks, arturia
+100%
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" ...  For this price, you won't find a better deal.  ...  "
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" ...  For this price, you won't find a better deal.  ...  "
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" ...  Because, if we're being realistic, that's the product I'm looking for, and I would be willing to pay twice the price right now if Novation made such a product (and the quality was up to snuff). ... And I would be happy if Novation launched a premium line of controllers with premium touchpads and feel (at a premium price).  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to purchase this product at a reduced price during a sale, but even at full price its a steal.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to purchase this product at a reduced price during a sale, but even at full price its a steal.  ...  "
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" ...  A stellar keyboard for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  A stellar keyboard for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitly worth the price.  ...  "
Size
 16
portability, traveling, travel, size, like
+100%
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" ...  In the future, I think I will size down to a 25-key, as I travel frequently, but I cannot fault the manufacturer as I knew roughly the size to expect when I made the purchase.  ...  "
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" ...  In the future, I think I will size down to a 25-key, as I travel frequently, but I cannot fault the manufacturer as I knew roughly the size to expect when I made the purchase.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid product, not too bulky.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid product, not too bulky.  ...  "
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" ...  It's like carrying a book.  ...  "
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" ...  It's like carrying a book.  ...  "
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" ...  The small size also makes for easy traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  The small size also makes for easy traveling.  ...  "
Apps
 15
ableton, novation, windows 10, trial, register
+80%
-20%
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" ...  InControl, software mapping: great in ableton and reason.  ...  "
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" ...  InControl, software mapping: great in ableton and reason.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a DAW program and all!  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a DAW program and all!  ...  "
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" ...  It was pretty easy to connect it to my Windows 10 desktop and get it working on the first try with Ableton Live Suite 9 and stand alone VSTs.  ...  "
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" ...  It was pretty easy to connect it to my Windows 10 desktop and get it working on the first try with Ableton Live Suite 9 and stand alone VSTs.  ...  "
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" ...  YouTube and Novation websites are your friends to learn how to use it.  ...  "
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" ...  YouTube and Novation websites are your friends to learn how to use it.  ...  "
Build Quality
 15
premium, pads, light weight, knobs, feels
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Pads: Great rubbery feel. ... build quality: the device is light weight but is well built and looks and feels premium.  ...  "
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" ...  Pads: Great rubbery feel. ... build quality: the device is light weight but is well built and looks and feels premium.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid product, not too bulky.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid product, not too bulky.  ...  "
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" ...  He will throw it in his backpack and be off.  ...  "
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" ...  He will throw it in his backpack and be off.  ...  "
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" ...  The pitch and mod wheels are sturdy and responsive.  ...  "
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" ...  The pitch and mod wheels are sturdy and responsive.  ...  "
Gaming
 14
midi, ableton, mainstage, mableton, launching
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Love this midi controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this midi controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Functionally this midi controller works amazing with Ableton 9 and other DAW's. ... Overall, a solid midi controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Functionally this midi controller works amazing with Ableton 9 and other DAW's. ... Overall, a solid midi controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Great midi controller!  ...  "
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" ...  Great midi controller!  ...  "
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" ...  playing Ableton with the clip launching pads is so fun and easy.  ...  "
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" ...  playing Ableton with the clip launching pads is so fun and easy.  ...  "
Setup
 10
plug and play, launchkey, easy set, ableton, novation
+70%
-30%
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" ...  Set up was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Set up was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was very easy and there are a few videos online to show you what to select in Logic so that it auto maps everything.  ...  "
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" ...  The Launchkey Mini performs as advertised and is completely plug and play with Ableton.  ...  "
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" ...  The Launchkey Mini performs as advertised and is completely plug and play with Ableton.  ...  "

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