For makers and artists: a fresh aesthetic choice for your studio desk
Novation has expanded its popular Launchkey 61 MK4 controller line with a crisp white-and-grey finish. This follows the release of white variants for the Mini 37 and 49 models at Superbooth 2025, giving producers a new visual option without altering the underlying functionality.
Under the hood, the new edition is identical to the standard black version. It retains the same robust hardware specifications and comes bundled with Novation Play, a software suite that aggregates emulations of Sequential, Oberheim, and Novation synthesises into a single plugin.
Designed to integrate seamlessly with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, and FL Studio, the keyboard offers powerful control over virtual instruments and effects. The unit features semi-weighted keys, eight rotary encoders, and nine faders for tactile mixing.
For beat-making and chord progression, there are 16 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch. The onboard creative tools include an Arpeggiator, Chord Modes, and a Scale Mode that restricts notes to a specific key. An OLED display provides real-time feedback via a Chord Detector.
Advanced workflow features allow users to split the keyboard into two independent zones or layer two MIDI channels onto the same keys. A full-sized MIDI out port enables the controller to manage external hardware synths.
Crucially, the device supports Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), ensuring intuitive compatibility with the extensive library of Native Instruments software. This protocol is also utilised by controllers from Akai Professional and Korg.
The Launchkey 61 MK4 White is available immediately for £279.99.
Key takeaways
- The white Launchkey 61 MK4 offers the exact same feature set and performance as the black version, including NKS compatibility and Novation Play software.
- Producers gain eight encoders, nine faders, and 16 polyphonic aftertouch pads for comprehensive control over DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic, and FL Studio.
- Pricing remains £279.99, providing a stylish aesthetic update to Novation’s affordable MK4 range.
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