Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 Master-Keyboard Black

Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 — Portable 37-Key USB MIDI Controller

The Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 packs three octaves of velocity-sensitive mini-keys, 16 RGB pads, and eight endless encoders into a backpack-friendly chassis. Designed for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, and other major DAWs, this MK4 generation adds a Push-style step sequencer, generative arpeggiator, and NKS compatibility.

What sets this controller apart

Two features distinguish it from typical mini MIDI keyboards. The 16 pads use Novation's patented FSR design with polyphonic aftertouch, so each pad reports independent pressure for expressive drumming, while the step sequencer writes MIDI directly into Ableton Live clips the same way Push does. Chord names and scale info appear live on the OLED display.

Keybed, pads, and feel

Built for melody and bass duties, the 37-note synth-style mini-keybed is velocity-sensitive, while pitch and modulation touch strips replace traditional wheels.

• Keys: 37 velocity-sensitive synth-style mini-keys — three octaves of playable range
• Pads: 16 RGB FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch — expressive drumming and clip launch
• Pitch / Modulation: Touch strips — slim profile control without wheel bulk

Connectivity and power

Running on USB-C bus power, a single cable handles data and electricity on laptop, desktop, or class-compliant iPad/iPhone setups. A 3.5mm MIDI OUT feeds external hardware; a 6.3mm sustain pedal input keeps hands-free performance open.

• USB: USB-C bus-powered — one cable for power and MIDI data
• MIDI OUT: 3.5 mm mini-jack — drives external synths and drum machines
• Sustain Pedal Input: 6.3 mm jack — standard footswitch support
• Dimensions: 478 × 177 × 49 mm, Weight: 0.98 kg — travel-ready chassis

DAW control, software bundle, and creative modes

Custom DAW scripts deliver transport, mixer, and plugin control without manual mapping. Scale Mode locks the keybed to 30 scales; Chord Map and Fixed Chord trigger full chords.

• DAW Integration: Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Reaper, Ardour — plug-and-play control
• NKS Support: NKS-compatible — direct control of 2,000+ NI instruments
• Creative Tools: Generative arpeggiator, 30 scales, Chord Map/Fixed Chord/User Chord — stay in key
• Package: USB-C to A cable, software bundle, manual — ready to produce