Novation - Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
The Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 is a compact master keyboard designed for musicians and producers who want to get the most out of their STAN, even on the move. Featuring 25 velocity-sensitive synth-style mini-keys, an OLED display, and a versatile control interface including 16 RGB backlit pads, this controller offers extensive integration with leading DAW software. With advanced features such as an arpeggiator, Chord and Scale modes, the Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 enables fluid, intuitive music creation for both live performance and studio production. Along with Ableton Live 12 Lite, Cubase 14 LE joins the package to boost your creativity right out of the box. Big news! Novation and Native Instruments announced at NAMM 2025 that Launchkey controllers are now compatible with the NKS ecosystem! And that they come with a new version of GForce's Bass Station software synth. ⭣⭣⭣ More info? Scroll ⭣⭣⭣
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With its 25 mini-keys, enhanced by 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, rotary encoders and multiple control buttons, you can navigate and set up your DAW software with great precision.
You'll find that the Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 offers exceptional creative tools for enhancing your musical compositions. Its editable arpeggiator and three Chord modes (Fixed, User, Chord Maps) let you create complex chord progressions with ease.
The Scale mode ensures you always stay in the right key, while the Chord Detector shows you the chords you're playing in real time on the OLED display.
Whether you're using it to control your mixing console, launch clips or monitor virtual instruments, this master keyboard gives you immediate and intuitive access to your software, thanks to its 16 RGB pads and navigation buttons. You can also fully customise the MIDI controls to suit your preferences using Novation's Components software.
The Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 stands out for its advanced MIDI connectivity. With its MIDI mini-jack output and USB-C port, you can easily connect it to other MIDI instruments or mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for musicians looking to integrate their gear into a wide variety of set-ups, while maintaining optimum creative flexibility.
With the Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4, you'll have access to a customisable control surface that's perfect for your needs. Whether you want to reassign pads or encoders, the Components software lets you adjust every parameter to your liking. Combined with included software such as Ableton Live Lite, this master keyboard is ready to use straight out of the box, giving you a host of tools to start producing straight away.
Ableton Live 12 Lite and Cubase 14 LE join your setup to double your creative power. Ableton Live is the intuitive DAW you need to improvise live, mix and record with ease, thanks to its fluid workflow. Cubase 14 LE raises the bar with 24 MIDI tracks, 16 audio tracks and a pro score editor, perfect for composing, arranging and mixing your tracks with surgical precision. Together, these two programs cover all styles and all levels, from amateur beatmaker to seasoned composer, for a complete, made-to-measure experience.
Other features
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Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
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Master keyboard
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Number of keys: 25 Synth type
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Keyboard: velocity-sensitive keys
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Display: OLED screen
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Controls :
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Touch ribbons: pitch bend & modulation
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Velocity-sensitive RGB backlit pads: x16
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Rotary encoders: x8
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Track navigation buttons
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Pad page buttons: x2
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Scene Launch / Func buttons
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Encoder page buttons: x2
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Scale / Arp / Settings / Shift buttons
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Octave Up / Down buttons
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Transport buttons: Play / Record
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Connections :
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USB-C port
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MIDI output: mini-jack TRS ∅3.5 mm
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Sustain pedal input: ∅6.35 mm jack
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Kensington anti-theft security slot
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Power: Via USB port (USB-A⭢USB-C cable supplied)
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Dimensions: 339 x 177 x 49 mm
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Weight: 780 g
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Compatibility :
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Windows 10
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macOS 10.12 or later
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News NAMM 2025 :
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NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) integration :
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Compatibility with Native Instruments virtual instruments and effects.
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New software version of the GForce Bass Station analogue synthesiser
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News Summer 2025 :
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DAWs included: Ableton Live 12 Lite & Cubase 14 LE
To find out more...
NAMM 2025 marked a turning point for the Launchkey Mini 25 MK4, which is now part of the NKS Hardware Partner programme. In other words, no more long hours spent laboriously assigning each parameter to your controller: with NKS compatibility, everything is done in the blink of an eye.
Over 2,000 NKS instruments and effects become accessible with intelligent mapping, leaving you free to create without interruption. So whether you're fiddling with a futuristic granular synth or a temperamental vintage reverb, your Launchkey Mini 25 knows exactly where to put its virtual fingers for ultra-natural control.
- In bulk, what you'll find with the Launchkey Mini 25 MK4:
- Ableton Live 12 Lite: an efficient DAW for composing, recording and playing live with an optimised workflow and precise tools.
- Cubase 14 LE: a pro audio workstation with 24 MIDI tracks, 16 audio tracks, a built-in Dorico score editor, and a suite of effects and instruments for sculpting your sounds.
- Gforce, Orchestral Tools and Klevgrand plugins complete the package with vintage synths, immersive orchestral textures and creative mix effects.
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