The Novation LaunchKey Mini MK3 is a powerful MIDI controller that gives you complete control over your projects virtual instruments and much more. It brings new angles to approach the music-making process and is sure to make an impact on your productions. It doesnt matter what music project youre working on. The Novation LaunchKey Mini MK3 provides a wide variety of controls and other great tools like arpeggiators chords triggers and more. The LaunchKey Mini also comes complete with a copy of Ableton Live Lite to get you started straight out of the box. Once registered you are also provided with exclusive access to Novations community hub Sound Collective which keeps you updated with the latest news discounts on plugins and monthly giveaways. Its a must-have for the bedroom producer and its small size can be taken anywhere – so no matter where inspiration strikes take control. All the tools you need A massive selection of tools – in a compact form. Develop your musical ideas into fully-fledged songs with this superb controller. The design of the LaunchKey MK3 allows you to keep the ideas flowing with its streamlined interface. It features 25 keys 16 RGB pads an arpeggiator with a fixed chord mode and live device macro controls. Get inspired with effortless workflow. Works beautifully with your DAW Designed to be used with your laptop. The LaunchKey Mini integrates perfectly with your DAW. Allowing you to control multiple aspects of your project with a twist of a dial or the slide of a fader. Focused on Ableton Live the 16 pads match the colours of clips in Lives session view making it easier than ever to select scenes. Controlling device macros is incredibly easy with the LaunchKey too allowing intuitive control over your digital musical space. Whilst the focus is placed on Ableton users mapping templates have been included for Logic Pro and Reason as well as HUI support for Pro Tools and most other DAWs. Full control Helping you spend less time clicking with your mouse and more time getting down to business. The LaunchKey allows you to power up your creativity. The full arpeggiator with advanced MIDI control gives you new angles to make music. You can perform and record beats and percussion lines with chunky RBG pads and trigger chords from single keys with fixed chord mode. There are of course a range of transport controls. With mute solo volume pan and send controls. Meaning you have full control over your parameters. The LaunchKey feels just like a physical extension of Live more than ever. Helping you reconnect with your music-making. Ableton Live Lite and the Sound Collective Start making music straight out of the box thanks to the inclusion of Ableton Live Lite and Novation’s exclusive Sound Collective community hub. Ableton Live Lite is a streamlined version of the award-winning software allowing you to create edit and arrange your own music. Ableton Live Lite features 16 audio/MIDI tracks as well as four virtual software instruments. This powerful DAW allows you to get to grips with music production and build your skills from the ground up. Expand your sonic arsenal with Sound Collective. Sound Collective is a buzzing community hub that keeps you up to date with the latest new releases and free downloads. It also provides massive discounts on high-end plugins as well as monthly giveaways. Features Deep and intuitive Ableton Live control including clip and scene launching Device Macros track select transport Capture MIDI Stop/Solo/Mute Volume Pans Sends and more Creative arpeggiator with up to four octaves of range multiple directions and rhythms Swing Latch adjustable Gate time and Advanced MIDI Mode Fixed Chord mode for triggering chords from single notes MIDI Out enables connection to synths drum machines and other MIDI hardware for performance parameter control and program changes Our best mini keybed yet for improved playability 16 pads are now RGB backlit for colour matching to clips bigger and feature improved velocity sensitivity Eight rotary encoders Pitch and Modulation touch strips and a sustain pedal input for versatile physical control input Massive software and soundware bundle included – make music right out of the box Mapping templates and HUI compatibility for use with Logic Pro FL Studio Reason Pro Tools and other DAWs Complete with a copy of Ableton Live Lite – a streamlined version of the powerful award-winning DAW Exclusive access to Sound Collective – the community hub from Novation that provides monthly giveaways info on new releases and discounted plugins Comes with 3-year warranty from Novation Specifications Keys: 25 minikeys Touch Strips: 1 x Touch Strip for Pitch-bench with centre zero 1 x Touch Strip for Modulation Knobs: 8 Pads: 16 RGB Backlit Velocity Sensitive Pads Buttons: Transpose Buttons Octave Up/Down Buttons (with Preset function as shift) Play and Record Buttons Arp Fixed Chord Buttons Stop/Solo/Mute Button Scene Launch Button MIDI Out: 3.5mm jack socket for MIDI Out (MIDI din break-out cables NOT included) Power: USB bus powered Dimensions (LxDxH): 330mm x 172mm x 31mm (40mm including knob-caps) Product Code: NOVLKMIN3