Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Novation Launchkey Mini-Mk3 Overview

The  Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 is a 25-key USB MIDI keyboard controller optimized for portability and tight integration with Ableton Live. Novation Launchkey Mini-Mk3 features 16 velocity-sensitive, multicolor, backlit trigger pads that can be used to launch loops, samples, and more, while the eight knobs enable access to mixer functions and instrument/effect parameters. The USB-powered controller is compatible with a variety of DAWs and apps on Mac/Windows computers and iOS devices (adapter cables available separately).

The MK3 model offers expanded functionality and connectivity not found on the MK2. Dual touch strips, a flexible arpeggiator, single-finger chord triggering, and transport buttons let you spend more time creating on the controller and less time fiddling with your software. Utilize the 3.5mm MIDI output to control hardware synthesizers, drum machines, or sound modules from the Launchkey Mini MK3. The included software bundle provides sounds, instruments, and effects to get you started and keep you inspired.

Core Features

• 25 mini keys with synth action and velocity sensitivity
• Two touch strips for pitch bend and modulation
• Eight control knobs
• 16 velocity-sensitive RGB backlit pads
• Transpose and octave up/down buttons
• Play, record, stop transport controls
• Dedicated buttons for arpeggiator and fixed chord (one-finger chord) functions
• Ableton Live functions including solo/mute, scene launch, capture MIDI, and scene up/down
• MIDI channel selection and track navigation function via Shift key
• 3.5mm mini jack for MIDI output (3.5mm to MIDI cable available separately)
• 1/4″ sustain pedal input

Ableton Integration

• Volume, pan, sends A/B through knobs
• Record and play
• Assign custom mapping to knobs and pads
• Track navigation
• Device control
• Capture MIDI
• Clip launch
• Clip stop
• Scene launch
• Scene navigation
• Track solo/mute

DAW Integration

• Scripts for Ableton, Logic, and Reason (device control for Ableton, Logic, and Reason)
• HUI support for other DAWs such as Pro Tools, Reaper, and Studio One
• Control volume, pan, sends, record, play, preset, and assign custom mapping

Arpeggiator

• Creative arpeggiator with mutate and deviate rhythm options
• Multiple modes such as up, down, up/down, played, random, chord, mutate
• Various rates including 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, and all associated triplets
• 1/2/3/4 octave modes
• O, oxo, oxxo, random, and deviate rhythms
• On/off latch
• Tempo, swing, and gate via knobs when pressing the Arp button
• Mutate mode allows access to all mutate possibilities through the knob while pressing the Arp button
• Deviate rhythm allows access to all deviations of the rhythm through the knob whilepressing the Arp button
• Three symbols at the left side reserved for future arpeggiator updates

Includes Software

• Includes Ableton Live Lite and works with Logic, Reason, or any HUI-compatible DAW
• Includes a powerful software bundle with sounds, instruments, and effects from AAS, Softube, Spitfire Audio, XLN Audio, and Klevgrand
• Includes access to Sound Collective for new, free content every few months