Made to Play
Launchkey 88 is our full size and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller for making tracks in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase and more, designed to give you everything you need to create and play your music without limits. Play expressively with 88 premium semi-weighted keys. Scale and Chord Modes, Custom Modes and a powerful arpeggiator push your creativity and spark new ideas. Launchkey 88 is a powerful centrepiece for any player’s setup, whether on stage or in the studio.
Play expressively
Express your sound and get closer to your music. Designed to capture every detail, Launchkey 88’s premium semi-weighted keys and 16 velocity-sensitive pads allow you to play with feeling.
Work seamlessly, stay focused
Step away from the computer and stay focused on creativity and expression. Get immediate access to all the controls you need with deep integration across all leading DAWs.
Get melodies moving
A powerful arpeggiator takes you to new melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic places, and Strum mode lets you hold down notes and strum chords to unlock more creative ideas.
Get creative with chords
Three Chord Modes (Fixed, Scale and User) let you trigger chords with one finger.
Never lose an idea
Keep creativity going with one-touch access to Capture MIDI in Ableton, Capture Recording in Logic, and Retrospective MIDI Record in Cubase.
Control anything MIDI
Five-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible device so you can take control of your studio gear.
Make Launchkey your own
Four Custom Modes enable you to create unique control setups for any performance or studio rig.
Shape your sound
Tweak instruments and effects to perfection using eight rotary encoders and nine 45mm faders.
Make music immediately
Free bundled software means you can start making music straight away. Launchkey 88 includes:
- Ableton Live Lite
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- AAS Session bundle
- Spitfire Audio Expressive Strings
- Klevgrand DAW Cassette
- Klevgrand Reverb
A welcome addition to the Launchkey family
With the already proven popularity of the Launchkey [MK3] range, the addition of Launchkey 88 answers many of the needs and requests from the dedicated Launchkey community.
“I was just looking at the Launchkey [MK3] series and was wondering if there are any plans to extend the range to an 88-key model? I would be very interested in this product if it were to become available in the near future.”
Launchkey 88 appeals to musicians who want to enhance their creativity. Launchkey’s impressive creative tools come together with Launchkey 88’s full size octave range and a premium keybed for expressive playability.
“I am a big fan of your gear. I use a Launchkey 61 for a lot of gigs. It’s great and very dependable (and light!) Please consider building an 88 key keyboard version [...] I wouldn’t have to jump around with the Octave control buttons mid-song.”
With a full-size octave range, Launchkey 88 now makes it easier than ever to reach your full sonic potential, with essential transport controls to hand when you need them for intuitive live performances.
“Would Novation ever release an 88-key controller with all of the Ableton functionality? That would be amazing.”
Launchkey 88’s deep integration with Ableton Live, as well as Cubase, Logic and more makes music production possible for all, giving Launchkey 88 a strong edge against its competition. With a premium keybed for effortless and expressive playing, Launchkey 88 is an enticing MIDI keyboard with limitless creative potential.
