Novation Launchkey Mini [MK3] - Portable 25-Key, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and Arpeggiator - for Music Production

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The Launchkey relies on two touch sensitive strips for pitch and modulation, which we can’t help feel they ‘borrowed’ from the Arturia Minilab. Didn’t fool us, Novation! When it comes to mini MIDI controllers, the Akai MPK Mini MK3 and the Novation Launchkey Mini MK3are two of the most popular options on the market. One of the key differences between the Novation Launchkey Mini and the Akai MPK Mini is that the Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 has 16 physical pads while the MPK Mini has 8.

Vous pouvez maintenant utiliser votre Launchkey Mini avec n’importe quel logiciel de musique qui prend en charge le MIDI. You can easily switch between different time intervals – 1/4, 1/8, etc., – and modes – up, down, latch, random, etc. – to find the rhythm you’re looking for. Included Software

Ableton Live Lite is included (If you already have Ableton Live it must be version 10 or greater to work with Launchkey Mini. Launchkey Mini will also work as a standard MIDI controller.)

They also have 25-mini velocity-sensitive keys, octave up/down buttons, and various other DAW controls.

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If key feel isn’t important to you, they’re great options based on features alone. Potential Downsides Conversely, the MPK has various DAW modes that can be useful, but it has some room for improvement in terms of full integration. MIDI Out There are also 8 pads you use for drumming and triggering samples with 8 knobs for controlling various parameters that auto-map in Ableton Live.

Those 16 RGB pads are some of the best we’ve seen on a 25-key midi keyboard. Aside from the fact they feel super supple and have a nice response to them, they’re also multifunctional and can be used in tandem with the ‘shift’ key to control virtually every parameter of your DAW – Ableton especially!

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And on the topic of the pads, the Launchkey Mini MK3 also features what’s arguably ‘the’ best integration with Ableton Live that you’ll find in any controller! A large part of which relies on the pads, which can be used to navigate your DAW, as well as all the usual stuff like show full or empty clips, as well as schedule a recording. As for the knobs, both controllers feature 8, however with the MK3 these are slimmer and feel far more premium. The MK2’s felt much similar to those on the Akai MPK Mini MK2. Once the installer is finished open Logic with the Launchkey connected, you may be prompted to Auto Assign controls (which you can accept). If not, go to Logic Pro X > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Setup > New> Install and find the Launchkey Mini MK3 and select Add.