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Novation Launchkey 49 USB Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live 49 Note MK2 Version
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
252
Old Reviews
97
Unverified
31
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USB
4096 GB
MEMORY
Review Analysis - 124 recent, verified reviews
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Keyboard
40midi, keys feel, ableton, weighted, launchkey
+88%
-13%
" ... It's a good keyboard for controlling virtual MIDI instruments, other reviews will tell you that. ... I like the keyboard. ... "
" ... This keyboard is fantastic if you're looking to produce or just jump into ableton and have fun. ... The build quality is great and the price is fair, highly recommend this keyboard. ... "
" ... My son loves the Launchkey keyboard. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... its an amazing midi keyboard . ... "
" ... This keyboard controller is great! ... "
" ... Has great features but mostly just use the keys. ... "
" ... I love this keyboard so much! ... "
Comfort
20pads, feel, keys feel, piano, weighted
+65%
-35%
" ... The pads are really good for their size, 16 is actually the perfect amount of pads. ... I sometimes feel like I can't be in the studio every single day so this is a great little addition to my gear as I can play with sounds even in bed when I'm feeling sick or lazy! ... "
" ... Pads: Great rubbery feel. ... "
" ... Keys have a nice feel to them when being used. ... "
" ... Feels so much better than the m audio oxygen keys. ... "
" ... The keys feel pretty good and the layout is nice. ... "
" ... lastly, the keys feel WEIRD, I'm pretty sure they feel this way so they can pack a ton of sensitivity into these tiny things, and for that I'm grateful but i had to play around for a bit to get how to touch right to match my ideas. ... as a side note, the pads are fine but i prefer the pads on my MixTrack3 (which are Akai pads so, DUH! ... "
" ... Otherwise the keys are springy and feel nice. ... "
" ... Keys feel good, they aren't weighted but they certainly are not cheap $30 keyboard keys. ... "
Controls
13knobs, volume, velocity, sliders, midi
+85%
-15%
" ... The keys are touch-sensitive and receive dynamics quite accurately. ... "
" ... Has great features but mostly just use the keys. ... "
" ... Keys: I really like the key feel fo the mini keys. ... "
" ... Keys have a nice feel to them when being used. ... "
" ... I hit the buttons and it makes my computer react -- VERY nice ... "
" ... Feels so much better than the m audio oxygen keys. ... "
" ... I just recorded my first complete song using this yesterday and I'm very happy with what I have been able to do with it thus far. ... "
" ... Not difficult to set up and use at all, absolutely no issues with sensitivity, sync, buttons, etc. ... "
Device Compatibility
13daw, ableton, windows 10, used, one 3
+77%
-23%
" ... Sync'd right up with my Presonus Studio One 3 Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). ... "
" ... Works great with Logic Pro X. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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 . ... "
" ... I run this through my laptop with logic X when we play live. ... "
" ... Works better than most of my other MIDI devices! ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Sound Quality
12oxygen25, music production, worth, vst, volume
+92%
-8%
" ... It does everything he needs to do for making music. ... "
" ... I use this everyday and it's perfect for my music production. ... "
" ... Highly recommend for anyone looking to dabble in music production. ... "
" ... as far as music equipment is concerned, this is BY FAR the best $80 (current price) you could ever spend. ... "
" ... Perfect for starting up music editors and full service producers! ... "
" ... I've been playing music for about a decade now and went to school in part for audio production. ... I would say the quality of the novation tops the m-audio oxygen25. ... Not much else to say other than that this is worth the extra money over the m-audio oxygen25. ... "
" ... Such a great tool to produce music. ... "
" ... I've been playing guitar, bass, and piano for the better part of 15 years and I have so much fun creating drum loops and simple keyboard lines with this thing. ... "
Software Platform
11see update, trial, novation, ableton live, ableton
+55%
-45%
" ... InControl, software mapping: great in ableton and reason. ... "
" ... 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 . ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Ableton Live 9 Lite. ... "
Price
10worth, sale, novation, premium, pay
+90%
-10%
" ... For this price, you won't find a better deal. ... "
" ... 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). ... "
" ... I was able to purchase this product at a reduced price during a sale, but even at full price its a steal. ... "
" ... A stellar keyboard for the price. ... "
" ... Definitly worth the price. ... "
" ... Not much else to say other than that this is worth the extra money over the m-audio oxygen25. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Memory
Memory: 4096 GB
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