Novation - Launchkey 37 MK3 + Komplete 15 Standard Upgrade

Novation's Launchkey 37 MK3 White doesn't just put keys under your fingers: it sets your DAW on fire, pyromaniac DJ style. With 37 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys, 16 backlit RGB pads and conveniently placed transport buttons, it lets you orchestrate your sessions with your eyes closed - or almost. Extensive integration with Ableton Live or Logic Pro X, not to mention NKS compatibility with Native Instruments, turns this keyboard into a true control tower. With its Scale, Chord and Arp functions at your fingertips, it even prevents you from messing up your chords - which, between you and me, is almost vexing.

Whether you're controlling a laptop, a vintage drum machine or your cat via 5-pin MIDI (well, okay, not your cat), the Novation Launchkey 37 MK3 White is up to the task. Its USB bus power supply, sustain pedal jack, pitch/modulation wheels and MIDI output make it compatible with almost everything except your toaster. Despite its ambitions, the whole thing remains very compact, weighing in at just 2.18 kg, enough to hold its own in the studio or on stage. The small 2-line display doesn't stick out like a sore thumb, but soberly guides you through your musical adventures - without ever giving you an existential error message.

In terms of software, the pack includes Native Instruments Komplete 15 Standard Upgrade, a collection of VSTs so rich that you may need a second hard drive and a third cup of coffee. Reserved for Komplete Select owners, this upgrade adds over 95 top-of-the-range instruments and effects, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Ozone 11 Standard and Guitar Rig 7 Pro. From Berlin techno to cinematic strings, abrasive drums to hushed pianos, it's all here. And because it's a downloadable bundle, there's no need to wait for a parcel: you'll receive the codes by email, just in time to avoid ending your track on a virtual xylophone from 1998.

With Ableton Live 12 Lite and Cubase 14 LE included, your Launchkey 37 MK3 becomes much more than just a USB master keyboard. Live 12 Lite opens the door to a fluid creative environment, perfect for experimenting with ideas, looping tracks and triggering live scenes. Cubase 14 LE gives you a more structured approach to arranging and mixing, ideal for fine-tuning your tracks and taking them to the next level.

Komplete 15 Standard doesn't just look good on your screen: it integrates seamlessly into any 64-bit VST, AU or AAX host, and runs on Mac or PC without grumbling. The whole thing is controlled via Native Access, with installation just a few clicks - or a few sighs, depending on your connection. Once installed, everything works offline, leaving you free to compose from a van, a train, or a cave (with mains plug). A bundle that sounds like a promise... never to say "I've run out of ideas" again.