Great product with rugged yet innovative controls for Ableton Live, along with the added portability of a lightweight 25key unit

This little gem is incredibly handy for working out melodic structures without straying too far from my computer. I can place it on my desk alongside my Macbook and Launchpad, and still have enough room to play with. The Novation 'INCONTROL' feature is incredibly useful if I spontaneously wish to control a random parameter or record automation via hardware, as all I have to do is click the unit, and turn the knobs, which are automatically mapped to each parameter of the effect in question. Also, the added transport controls and track switching buttons have been a lifesaver, coupled with the automatic record arm when you switch channels. For the price, there is no reason why a producer and composer shouldn't have a smaller MIDI unit like this for both the quick studio fix, or hardware on the road.

Novation Launchkey 25

http://global.novationmusic.com/midi-controllers/launchkey-mini

Launchkey Mini is an exciting new compact mini-key instrument/controller featuring 16 velocity sensitive, three colour illuminated launch pads - use them to launch loops, sounds, effects, transport controls, and more. Launchkey Mini also features eight assignable rotary controls, seven function buttons and two performance buttons. Compact and portable, the Launchkey Mini is great for producing and performing at home or on stage.

Launchkey Mini works out-of-the-box with major music software including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro-Tools, Cubase, Reason, Logic, and any software which receives MIDI, as well as with the new free-to-download Novation Launchpad and Launchkey iPad apps. Find out more and download the app.

From Gear Setup

nice controller

novation can't seem to get anything wrong! the launchkey 25 is a midi controller that is easy to use and still cheap enough to purchase. it also comes with a useful app that is free from the novation website. great fun to use, and there are user and factory settings so you can play endlessly with the possibilities!

Good Budget MIDI Controller

This controller has met all my expectations, and has done all I needed it to do. It works best with Ableton, but I have no problem using it in FL Studio, as it has some intergration.

Love love love it!

I've had mine for a few years and it just works. It's really easy to play, and I love how the pitch wheel feels.

Great for beginners

Everyday I use my Lauchkey I learn something new. I highly reccomend it for ssomeone with a budget that wants to get into making music.

Love this bit of kit.

Great piece of kit which works really well with the built in Bitwig plugin

Easy access with keys

With 25 keys and 8 oscillators, this MIDI keyboard can be excellent for creating live sessions. Easy to use buttons wired to certain labeled keys allows quick access to the software you use

i use it

primarily for the keys and transport controls. i don't use the pads or knobs cause skrillecks told me not to

Use this device to make melodies and drums