Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Watch Novation’s product specialist, Alex Godfrey, explore everything you need to know about our latest Launchkey's capabilities, including its bundled software and the new creative features.
Enjoy a live performance and the breakdown of that process, plus all the elements involved to get the best out of your Launchkey.
Novation Connects Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_kRkcZ1CjihNmc40yLYcs9XgRE5ghIog
New Launchkey Range: bit.ly/_NEW_Novation_Launchkey_Range
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction - Everything you need to know about Launchkey
01:20 - What is a MIDI controller?
02:28 - Launchkey's DAW compatibility
03:00 - Launchkey and GForce Bass Station plugin - Bundled Software
04:03 - Launchkey and GForce Oberheim SEM - Bundled Software
04:33 - Launchkey and GForce AXXESS - Bundled Software
05:12 - Launchkey and Oberheim OB-EZ - Bundled Software
05:36 - Launchkey and Orchestral Tools - Bundled Software
06:17 - Launchkey and Klevgrand Slammer - Bundled Software
07:18 - The key sizes available in the new Launchkey range
08:18 - Triggering a loop and recording in a percussive beat on Launchkey
08:58 - Quantising your recording
09:09 - Bringing in a beat and adding reverb
09:41 - Adding in harmony to your beat
10:06 - Plugin Encoder Mode on Launchkey
11:23 - Switching zones on the Launchkey
12:14 - What are zones on the Launchkey?
14:06 - Launchkey's Arpeggiator
18:39 - Launchkey's pads
20:05 - Sequencer Mode on Launchkey
24:59 - User Chord Mode on Launchkey
27:05 - Encoders vs Pots on a MIDI keyboard
27:53 - User Chord Mode
29:18 - Fixed Chord Mode on Launchkey
29:49 - Scale Mode on Launchkey
30:49 - Fixed Chord Mode with Scale Mode on Launchkey
34:38 - Guess which song we're changing the Scale of here
36:10 - Chord Map Mode on Launchkey
42:08 - The transport controls on Launchkey
44:07 - Custom Modes on the Launchkey
46:28 - The screen on Launchkey
47:13 - Got any questions about Launchkey?
47:43 - Explore the Launchkey range
--- Connect with Novation:
instagram.com/wearenovation
tiktok.com/@wearenovation
facebook.com/novationmusic
twitter.com/wearenovation
#Novation #Launchkey #NovationLaunchkey #MIDIKeyboard #MIDIController #Ableton #abletonlive
Watch Novation’s product specialist, Alex Godfrey, explore everything you need to know about our latest Launchkey's capabilities, including its bundled software and the new creative features.
Enjoy a live performance and the breakdown of that process, plus all the elements involved to get the best out of your Launchkey.
Novation Connects Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_kRkcZ1CjihNmc40yLYcs9XgRE5ghIog
New Launchkey Range: bit.ly/_NEW_Novation_Launchkey_Range
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction - Everything you need to know about Launchkey
01:20 - What is a MIDI controller?
02:28 - Launchkey's DAW compatibility
03:00 - Launchkey and GForce Bass Station plugin - Bundled Software
04:03 - Launchkey and GForce Oberheim SEM - Bundled Software
04:33 - Launchkey and GForce AXXESS - Bundled Software
05:12 - Launchkey and Oberheim OB-EZ - Bundled Software
05:36 - Launchkey and Orchestral Tools - Bundled Software
06:17 - Launchkey and Klevgrand Slammer - Bundled Software
07:18 - The key sizes available in the new Launchkey range
08:18 - Triggering a loop and recording in a percussive beat on Launchkey
08:58 - Quantising your recording
09:09 - Bringing in a beat and adding reverb
09:41 - Adding in harmony to your beat
10:06 - Plugin Encoder Mode on Launchkey
11:23 - Switching zones on the Launchkey
12:14 - What are zones on the Launchkey?
14:06 - Launchkey's Arpeggiator
18:39 - Launchkey's pads
20:05 - Sequencer Mode on Launchkey
24:59 - User Chord Mode on Launchkey
27:05 - Encoders vs Pots on a MIDI keyboard
27:53 - User Chord Mode
29:18 - Fixed Chord Mode on Launchkey
29:49 - Scale Mode on Launchkey
30:49 - Fixed Chord Mode with Scale Mode on Launchkey
34:38 - Guess which song we're changing the Scale of here
36:10 - Chord Map Mode on Launchkey
42:08 - The transport controls on Launchkey
44:07 - Custom Modes on the Launchkey
46:28 - The screen on Launchkey
47:13 - Got any questions about Launchkey?
47:43 - Explore the Launchkey range
--- Connect with Novation:
instagram.com/wearenovation
tiktok.com/@wearenovation
facebook.com/novationmusic
twitter.com/wearenovation
#Novation #Launchkey #NovationLaunchkey #MIDIKeyboard #MIDIController #Ableton #abletonlive




![Now NKS-compatible...
Were happy to announce that our Launchkey [MK3], Launchkey MK4, SL MkIII, and FLkey are now NKS-compatible, offering a seamless connection between Native Instruments software and the controls on your Novation hardware.
On top of that, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select is now included with Novations NKS-compatible controllers, and has been added to your account. Komplete 15 Select offers a diverse collection of instruments, effects, and samples — each tailored to specific genres and workflows.
Download Komplete 15 Select from your account via the bundled software. Now NKS-compatible...](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WSPyizJxNRs/mqdefault.jpg)





