Novation - Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 White + Komplete 15 Standard Upgrade

The Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 White brings a breath of fresh air to compact master keyboards. With its 37 mini keys and synth touch, it doesn't claim to compete with a concert piano, but it clearly has other ambitions. Designed for Ableton Live (but not only), this model features velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch, touch-sensitive ribbons for pitch and modulation, an OLED screen, and serious connectivity with USB-C port, MIDI output and sustain pedal input. Its compatibility extends to Windows, macOS and iOS, and its discreet (but not ridiculous) dimensions make it the perfect companion for nomadic set-ups, cardboard studios or desks full of cables.

When it comes to software, Novation has pulled out all the stops: you get Ableton Live 12 Lite to get you started without going round in circles, as well as a whole host of GForce and Klevgrand plugins, not to mention the Orchestral Tools orchestral pack and Melodics tutorials to help you tame that elusive inspiration. In short, you'll have a pretty well-stocked workstation right out of the box. And let's be honest: the white finish of the Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 won't change the world, but it will change the look of your desk. And that's important, especially if your productivity depends loosely on the aesthetics of the objects around you. It's not about being pretty, it's about emotional ergonomics.

With Ableton Live 12 Lite and Cubase 14 LE included, your Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 master keyboard is transformed into a nomadic studio: you can program beats, play synth lines and record your ideas instantly. These programs offer instrument libraries, effects and intuitive sequencing that extend every note on your keyboard, letting you explore the full potential of the Komplete 15 Standard Upgrade package, from electric piano to orchestral textures, with a smooth and immediate creative workflow.

The pack also includes an upgrade to Native Instruments' Komplete 15 Standard for Komplete Select users. And this is the kind of update that doesn't pretend: over 95 instruments and effects, more than 50 banks of expansions, and thousands of sounds to cover just about everything that produces audible waves. Installation is via Native Access, and once downloaded, everything works offline. You'll find synths, drums, pianos, effects, ethnic instruments, sound design tools, in short... it's a bit like recruiting an orchestra, a sound engineer and a sound alchemist, all from the comfort of your office chair.

The Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 White and Komplete 15 Standard Upgrade work together like a well-honed duo: you control, modulate, sample, arrange, and all that's missing is a good sound card to give you a stroke of genius. With the hardware flexibility of the Novation keyboard and the sonic power of the Native Instruments bundle, you're all set to turn raw ideas into polished tracks. You could even make music for wildlife documentaries or video games about ancient volcanoes. In any case, you'll have everything you need to give it a go without having to sell your ergonomic office chair.