Creative MIDI Keyboard controller with 88 Semi-Weighted Keys, nine faders, and 16 velocity-sensitive pads for drums, instruments, and clip launching

The Creative Controller

Made with dedicated composers, producers, and performers in mind, Launchkey 88 pairs deep DAW control, Ableton Live sequencing, and a generative arpeggiator with a custom, semi-weighted keybed that’s designed to empower your most expressive performances.

Play music. Get creative.

Control your software and unlock new musical ideas with the new Launchkey. Play instinctively with Scale, Fixed Chord, and Chord Map, shape evolving rhythms with the arpeggiator, and take hands-on control of your DAW to turn inspiration into tracks.

88 semi-weighted keys

Launchkey 88 features seven-plus octaves of our best-feeling keys yet, thanks to a custom-designed, semi-weighted keybed that’s perfect for expressive performances. You can also split the keyboard into two zones or layer two MIDI channels across all keys.

Play it expressively

Launchkey 88’s custom-designed keybed is sensitive enough for the most delicate passages and dynamic enough for the loudest crescendos. Its 88 semi-weighted, waterfall-style keys pair the power of a software-based workflow with the feel of a premium hardware instrument that’s built to last.

What's in the box

• Launchkey 88
  
• USB type C-to-A cable
  

Features at a glance:

• Powerful integration with all major DAWs
  
• Custom semi-weighted keybed
  
• Eight endless rotary encoders
  
• Nine faders and buttons
  
• 16 velocity-sensitive pads
  
• Chord and Scale modes
  
• Pro-grade software bundle

Specifications:

Keybed	88 semi-weighted piano-style keys
Creative tools	Generative arpeggiator with step editor Scale Mode - with 30 built-in scales to choose from Zones: Parts A and B, Split, and Layer Chord modes: Chord Map/Fixed Chord/User Chord Custom Modes: pads/encoders/faders
Controls and pads	16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch 2 pad page buttons Scene Launch / Func buttons Octave up/down buttons Pitch bend and modulation wheels 8 endless rotary encoders 2 encoder page buttons 9 faders and buttons Play/stop/record/loop buttons Capture MIDI/Undo/Quantise/Metronome Track navigation buttons
Display	128 x 64 monochrome OLED display
DAW integration	Custom DAW scripts: Ableton Live 11 or later, Logic X and 11, Cubase 11 and 12, Reason Studios, FL Studio, and Ardour Compatible with all other DAWs through HUI
Connectivity	USB-C socket 5 pin MIDI out socket Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket Kensington security slot
Dimensions	Width - 1274 mm  Depth - 264 mm  Height - 93 mm  Weight - 8.04 kg
Power Requirements	USB bus powered Power supply not included