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title: "Launchkey Mini 25 [MK4] — Portable 25 Mini-Key, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, Drum Pads, and Arpeggiator. Includes Music Creation Software Bundle"
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# 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys Seamless USB & MIDI connectivity 16 backlit FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch Launchkey Mini 25 [MK4] — Portable 25 Mini-Key, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, Drum Pads, and Arpeggiator. Includes Music Creation Software Bundle

**Brand:** novation
**Price:** A$308
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## Summary

> 🎶 Your portable studio powerhouse — create, perform, and dominate every beat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Launchkey Mini 25 [MK4] — Portable 25 Mini-Key, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, Drum Pads, and Arpeggiator. Includes Music Creation Software Bundle by novation
- **How much does it cost?** A$308 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/653821185-launchkey-mini-25-mk4-portable-25-mini-key-usb-midi)

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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Ultra-portable 25-key synth-action mini keyboard designed for on-the-go creativity without compromise.
- • **Dynamic Pad Control:** 16 highly responsive, backlit FSR pads enable finger drumming, clip launching, and chord triggering with unmatched sensitivity.
- • **Creative Modes Built-In:** Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and Arpeggiator empower you to compose flawless melodies and evolving sequences effortlessly.
- • **Plug & Play DAW Integration:** Instantly compatible with all major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, and FL Studio for a seamless workflow.
- • **Pro Software Bundle Included:** Jumpstart your music production with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Novation Play, and premium instrument & effect plugins.

## Overview

The Novation Launchkey Mini 25 Mk4 is a sleek, portable MIDI keyboard controller featuring 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, 16 backlit FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch, and seamless USB/MIDI connectivity. Designed for professional music producers and performers, it offers deep integration with all major DAWs, onboard creative tools like Scale and Chord Modes, and comes bundled with industry-leading music software to elevate your production workflow anywhere.

## Description

From the manufacturer Launchkey 25 Mini Mk4 Synth style mini keybed Responsive and musical mini keybed for playing in chords and melodies. Synth style mini keybed Responsive and musical mini keybed for playing in chords and melodies. FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch For finger drumming, triggering clips and scenes, playing chord progressions, and more. FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch For finger drumming, triggering clips and scenes, playing chord progressions, and more. Crystal clear OLED display See exactly what you’re controlling in fine detail. Crystal clear OLED display See exactly what you’re controlling in fine detail. Mini jack MIDI out Port Control MIDI compatible hardware with Launchkey. Mini jack MIDI out Port Control MIDI compatible hardware with Launchkey. Continuous rotary encoders Always pick up your software parameters with continuous encoders. Continuous rotary encoders Always pick up your software parameters with continuous encoders. Pitch and Modulation touch strips Add expression to your playing with separate pitch and modulation controls. Pitch and Modulation touch strips Add expression to your playing with separate pitch and modulation controls. The best feeling Launchkey to date Deep integration with all major DAWs Ableton Live Step Sequencer Multi-purpose pads Instant inspiration with onboard creative tools With unique FSR pads, an intuitive layout, and new semi-weighted keybeds for 49 and 61-key models, the latest Launchkey pairs DAW-based production power with the feel of an instrument. Launchkey works out the box with all major DAWs and features additional, custom integrations with seven of the most popular – including clip launching in Ableton Live, Logic, and FL Studio. Creating melodic or percussive sequences in Ableton Live is now as easy as selecting a note or a drum sound with the keyboard then adding it to your sequence with the hit of a pad. Launchkey’s FSR pads have unique radial sensors for increased sensitivity and consistency, for tighter performances. Launch clips, trigger drums, notes and chords, or program sequences in your DAW. Lock your keyboard to one of 30 scales, play chords with one finger, or create evolving arpeggios instantly. Launchkey's creative tools are built into the hardware and work with any setup. Spark inspiration with Novation Play The voice of Launchkey: This exclusive collaboration with Klevgrand includes 80+ expertly designed basses, leads, pads, drums, and more — all sampled from classic synthesisers and seamlessly integrated with Launchkey for a hardware-like workflow. Instruments From gritty drums to lush orchestras and iconic synths, Slammer, Parallel Orchestra, and Novation Play offer professional-grade instruments, ready to inspire your next track. Instruments From gritty drums to lush orchestras and iconic synths, Slammer, Parallel Orchestra, and Novation Play offer professional-grade instruments, ready to inspire your next track. Heritage synth emulations GForce’s heritage synth VSTs beautifully emulate classic Novation and Oberheim synths, including the iconic Bass Station, SEM, OB-EZ, and AXXESS in one powerful bundle. Heritage synth emulations GForce’s heritage synth VSTs beautifully emulate classic Novation and Oberheim synths, including the iconic Bass Station, SEM, OB-EZ, and AXXESS in one powerful bundle. Effects Add depth and dimension with Klevgrand R0verb and Luxe. These unique reverb and delay effects allow for creative control, helping to shape atmospheric soundscapes and evolving textures in your mix. Effects Add depth and dimension with Klevgrand R0verb and Luxe. These unique reverb and delay effects allow for creative control, helping to shape atmospheric soundscapes and evolving textures in your mix. Music creation Create with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, and Komplete 15 Select. From intuitive production tools to curated genre-specific bundles, these offer everything for music creation and workflow. Music creation Create with Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, and Komplete 15 Select. From intuitive production tools to curated genre-specific bundles, these offer everything for music creation and workflow. Skill-building Brush up on your keyboard skills or learn to finger drum with bespoke lessons from Melodics, a unique desktop and mobile app that teaches you to play the music you love. Skill-building Brush up on your keyboard skills or learn to finger drum with bespoke lessons from Melodics, a unique desktop and mobile app that teaches you to play the music you love. Comparison Table Launchkey Mini 25 Launchkey Mini 37 Launchkey 25 Launchkey 37 Launchkey Mini [MK3]

Review: Review of the Novation 49 mk4 (full size) - Without a doubt THE best controller for Logic Pro. Short of Apple releasing their own controller, this is easily the most beautifully carefully thought out DAW controller I've ever used. Period. I have the 88 key Arturia Mk2. It's great for Arturia Plugins I have the 61 key Komplete Control Mk2. It's great for NI plugins I also have the Maschine Mk3. I was going to get the Kontrol Mk3, the update to my 61 key. It has Poly After Touch. But as I sat back and thought about it, I absolutely hate Komplete Control. For one reason. Old sessions will lose their patches. I have lost count of the number of sessions I've loaded up, to be presented with a blank patch because Komplete Control has been updated, and I need the old version back to reclaim my patches. I refuse to use it going forward. It's that simple. Even Native Instruments themselves have relegated it to second class citizen on their new keyboards (It's Kontact first). And yeah, great, it's got a bigger screen. Whoooh. So what. I have a 39 inch widescreen. Why do I need a screen on my keybed. What I need is the keyboard to be able to control my DAW. Not just that manufacturers plugins. Step forward Novation. On the 49 key and above, you have three different sections. * Faders * Knobs * Pads You can assign each of these independently to various functions to control your daw. It took me around an hour to memorise the on keyboard shortcuts. ** Faders ** + Your basic Mixing volume control + 7 other user defined profile for all 8 faders ** Buttons below the faders ** + Track Select (That match the colour you assign the track, BTW!!) + Arm/Select The faders are great. Granted, they're not the best I've used, but they are very very good for the price. I wasn't expecting much from them, but they are decent enough to use. ** Pads ** This is where the genius lies. You hold shift and the top row of pads to select what the knobs do. You hold shift and the bottom row of pads to select what the pads do. * Shift + 1st pad = Smart controls * In this mode, you can control the plugin via Logics Smart Controls So you have control over ANY plugin. No more NKS nonsense. So with one controller you can control Korg, NI, Arturia, U-He, basically any and all of them. Don't forget, YOU get to decide what the smart controls do, so you have better integration of plugins than both Arturia and NI combined. * Shift + 2nd Pad = Mixer * This changes the function of the knobs to mixer, in three levels. 1st Level = Volume (similar to the faders) 2nd level = Panning 3rd level = basic EQ Tell me, what other midi controller on the market allows you to use faders to mix, and knobs to change the panning. Just out of the box. That's just great. The knobs are very very decent. On par with the 750 pound NI Mk2. * Shift + Pad 3 = Sends * That's right, the knobs now control the send values. Page down for the next level of sends. You have more than two levels of sends. No problem, just press down again. I'm sure I could create a template for the KK mk2 to do this. Likewise the Arturia. But not this easy. And I certainly couldn't change on the fly with just the press of shift and a pad, like I can here. * Shift + Pad 4 - Transport * Want to change the star of your cycle, or the end position, or skip to markers. This is where it's at. I often use the cycle range to edit various parts of my tracks. Using this, I can now do so without reaching for the mouse. You even have a dedicated zoom knob. That's just great * Shift + Pad 5 onwards * These you can set yourself, or use a dedicated template from the Novation app. They have a KK template. Basically, it turns your keyboard into a Komplete Kontrol. I have lost NONE of the functionality of my MK2! Zero. Sure, I don't have the screens. But I don't sit playing hunched over my keyboard looking at screens. Not when I can look forward to the big screen right in front of me. It has templates for Serum. Or you can easily roll your own, and store up to 24 of them. Sooo much easier than the klunky Komplete Knontrol way of doing it *** Pads *** There are 16 pads, with poly after touch. Arranged in two rows of 8. They are VERY Sensitive. And work great. They feel like a smaller version of my Maschine. And beat the Arturias into a cocked hat. Using shift and the SECOND row of pads you set the pads to various modes (remember, top row of pads, sets the knobs) * Shift + 1st Pad = DAW mode * Now you can select a track using the top row of pads that are colour matched to the colours of your tracks. The second row of pads are record/arm. As an aside, I've been going back into my old sessions, and actually assigned colours to the tracks. Because it wasn't that important before. As neither the KK or the Arturia made any use of them. Apparently the update of K Mk3 is able to do so on the screen. Great. I have a screen. What I now have are easily identifiable colours directly on the keyboard itself. Yellow for drums. Blue for bass. Purple for Pads. Lime for leads. You get the drift. Now if you page down in this mode. You get solo and mutes, for the first 8 tracks. Press the next page to go to the next 8 tracks. Etc. This is AWESOME. This has saved me immense amounts of time. Yes, I know you can do it on the KK, and the Arturia, but not on the pads (the KK doesn't have any). They even match the yellow and the blue of Logic. That's just fantastic. * Shift + 2nd pad * Drums. Do you know how hard it was to route my Maschine Pads to map to Logic. And then to map back to themselves. Put it this way, I had to create TWO templates, and even know I'd have to look it up to remember all the steps on how to do this. In this mode, I can control Dummer, or ANY VST that uses the standard drum pad options that use a 4x4 grid) (The pads also match the colour of the track!) * Shift + 3rd Pad = User Chords * This allows you to create ON KEYBOARD user chords that DOES NOT REQUIRE any additional software of plugins. It's as simple as holding down a pad, and playing all the notes you want in a chord, and then letting go. If you want do delete a chord, hold down the function. You can even transpose the chords you've entered. And then you have the arp section, which is something else entirely... I've gone on long enough. Seriously, just go and watch the videos. It's soo much easier to describe the chords and the arp section with a video. But you get the idea. You can literally fly around the keyboard using the shift key and setting the pads into various modes. There's even a template where you can set the pads to keypresses. They even have a basic template. You know, E, B, V, etc. You can set your own. You can move your keyboard out of the way. You can even do combos. So you can have cut, copy, paste, right there on your keyboard. It gets saved to the keyboard memory. You can colour code them. And don't forget, it's got a little screen. Just hold shift before you change a knob or fader, and it will tell you what you're changing. ------------------ Build Quality Reasonable. For the price. It's excellent. It's not something you can take around with you. It's plastic. And around average quality. It exceeded my expectations. I purchased this because my E key on the 4th octave of my KK is starting to lose its velocity sensitivity. It's around 6 years old. It probably needs a clean. I got a 50 quid voucher from Brsk Broadband. And bought this used (like new). So I ended up getting it for around 138. ** Keybed ** It's semi weighted. Not by much. But I grew up on synth action, so it's akin to a good quality synth action. Again, the materials used lets it down ever so slightly. It's as responsive as my KK, for sure, but the quality of the materials used is a slight step down. For example, the edges of the keys are aren't as chamfered as they are on the KK. So if you press down a key, and move your finger to the edge of the key so the side of your finger is touching the next key, It's rather sharp compared to the KK. This COULD be a deal breaker depending on you play. I myself have noticed that I play to the right of each key. No fault of the keyboard, just my own bad habits.
Review: Great portable keyboard controller with full-size keys - I have tried many portable sized keyboards and I must say this one was the answer for me, this version of the Novation launchkey 37 has full-size keys which makes the keyboard a little bit bigger obviously than the mini key version however it really is very light and very portable and much easier to use than mini keys when you're used to full size. The keys themselves in my opinion feel really nice, they are synth action keys with velocity and really are nice and quiet and not too clunky like others. I have included a picture of the size of the keyboard to a 14 inch laptop and just a small video of it in use. This is a midi keyboard controller and not a keyboard that creates its own sounds, so you have to have a DAW and software for your sounds however this keyboard comes with plenty of software and a DAW for you to get up and running. This is in my opinion the best portable midi keyboard available with some really good features, I can't recommend it enough.

## Features

- The Creative Controller: Launchkey is an all-in-one DAW controller with premium keybeds and 16 responsive FSR pads for drumming, clip launching, and more.
- Seamless DAW Integration: Launchkey works with all major DAWs, offering intuitive workflows for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour.
- Go Beyond Finger Drumming: Launchkey’s FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch also serve as step sequencers, clip launchers, chord triggers, and more.
- Everything you need: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Novation Play, sounds from GForce, Klevgrand, Orchestral Tools, Native Instruments, and free Melodics lessons.
- Powerful Creative Tools: Never hit a wrong note with Scale Mode, trigger lush chords from a single key or drum pad, and create and mutate wild arpeggios.
- NKS-ready: Launchkey now works seamlessly with Native Instruments software, giving you hands-on control via Native Kontrol Standard.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D6Z15H4N |
| Best Sellers Rank | 279 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 4 in MIDI Controller |
| Brand | Novation |
| Brand Name | Novation |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop PC |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB, 3.5mm Jack |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Keyboard Controller |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 726 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | USB |
| Human Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Included Components | Software Suite, USB Cable, User Manual |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.7D x 33.9W x 4.9H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 771 g |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | Novation |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Launchkey Mini 25 Mk4 |
| Model Number | AMS-LAUNCHKEY-MINI25-MK4 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Model name | Launchkey Mini 25 Mk4 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 25 |
| Number of keys | 25 |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Platform | Mac, Windows 10, Windows 7 |
| Product Style | Mini 25 Key |
| Product Warranty | 3 year manufacturer. |
| Product dimensions | 17.7D x 33.9W x 4.9H centimetres |
| Size | Mini 25 Key |
| Special Features | Backlit Drum Pad, Built-In Arpeggiator, Digital Display, Portable, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Special feature | Backlit Drum Pad, Built-In Arpeggiator, Digital Display, Portable, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Supported Software | Music Creation Software Bundle |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 815301001690 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Novation
- **Number of keys:** 25
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Special feature:** Backlit Drum Pad, Built-In Arpeggiator, Digital Display, Portable, Velocity Sensitive Key
- **Model name:** Launchkey Mini 25 Mk4

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review of the Novation 49 mk4 (full size)
*by W***L on 19 October 2025*

Without a doubt THE best controller for Logic Pro. Short of Apple releasing their own controller, this is easily the most beautifully carefully thought out DAW controller I've ever used. Period. I have the 88 key Arturia Mk2. It's great for Arturia Plugins I have the 61 key Komplete Control Mk2. It's great for NI plugins I also have the Maschine Mk3. I was going to get the Kontrol Mk3, the update to my 61 key. It has Poly After Touch. But as I sat back and thought about it, I absolutely hate Komplete Control. For one reason. Old sessions will lose their patches. I have lost count of the number of sessions I've loaded up, to be presented with a blank patch because Komplete Control has been updated, and I need the old version back to reclaim my patches. I refuse to use it going forward. It's that simple. Even Native Instruments themselves have relegated it to second class citizen on their new keyboards (It's Kontact first). And yeah, great, it's got a bigger screen. Whoooh. So what. I have a 39 inch widescreen. Why do I need a screen on my keybed. What I need is the keyboard to be able to control my DAW. Not just that manufacturers plugins. Step forward Novation. On the 49 key and above, you have three different sections. * Faders * Knobs * Pads You can assign each of these independently to various functions to control your daw. It took me around an hour to memorise the on keyboard shortcuts. ** Faders ** + Your basic Mixing volume control + 7 other user defined profile for all 8 faders ** Buttons below the faders ** + Track Select (That match the colour you assign the track, BTW!!) + Arm/Select The faders are great. Granted, they're not the best I've used, but they are very very good for the price. I wasn't expecting much from them, but they are decent enough to use. ** Pads ** This is where the genius lies. You hold shift and the top row of pads to select what the knobs do. You hold shift and the bottom row of pads to select what the pads do. * Shift + 1st pad = Smart controls * In this mode, you can control the plugin via Logics Smart Controls So you have control over ANY plugin. No more NKS nonsense. So with one controller you can control Korg, NI, Arturia, U-He, basically any and all of them. Don't forget, YOU get to decide what the smart controls do, so you have better integration of plugins than both Arturia and NI combined. * Shift + 2nd Pad = Mixer * This changes the function of the knobs to mixer, in three levels. 1st Level = Volume (similar to the faders) 2nd level = Panning 3rd level = basic EQ Tell me, what other midi controller on the market allows you to use faders to mix, and knobs to change the panning. Just out of the box. That's just great. The knobs are very very decent. On par with the 750 pound NI Mk2. * Shift + Pad 3 = Sends * That's right, the knobs now control the send values. Page down for the next level of sends. You have more than two levels of sends. No problem, just press down again. I'm sure I could create a template for the KK mk2 to do this. Likewise the Arturia. But not this easy. And I certainly couldn't change on the fly with just the press of shift and a pad, like I can here. * Shift + Pad 4 - Transport * Want to change the star of your cycle, or the end position, or skip to markers. This is where it's at. I often use the cycle range to edit various parts of my tracks. Using this, I can now do so without reaching for the mouse. You even have a dedicated zoom knob. That's just great * Shift + Pad 5 onwards * These you can set yourself, or use a dedicated template from the Novation app. They have a KK template. Basically, it turns your keyboard into a Komplete Kontrol. I have lost NONE of the functionality of my MK2! Zero. Sure, I don't have the screens. But I don't sit playing hunched over my keyboard looking at screens. Not when I can look forward to the big screen right in front of me. It has templates for Serum. Or you can easily roll your own, and store up to 24 of them. Sooo much easier than the klunky Komplete Knontrol way of doing it *** Pads *** There are 16 pads, with poly after touch. Arranged in two rows of 8. They are VERY Sensitive. And work great. They feel like a smaller version of my Maschine. And beat the Arturias into a cocked hat. Using shift and the SECOND row of pads you set the pads to various modes (remember, top row of pads, sets the knobs) * Shift + 1st Pad = DAW mode * Now you can select a track using the top row of pads that are colour matched to the colours of your tracks. The second row of pads are record/arm. As an aside, I've been going back into my old sessions, and actually assigned colours to the tracks. Because it wasn't that important before. As neither the KK or the Arturia made any use of them. Apparently the update of K Mk3 is able to do so on the screen. Great. I have a screen. What I now have are easily identifiable colours directly on the keyboard itself. Yellow for drums. Blue for bass. Purple for Pads. Lime for leads. You get the drift. Now if you page down in this mode. You get solo and mutes, for the first 8 tracks. Press the next page to go to the next 8 tracks. Etc. This is AWESOME. This has saved me immense amounts of time. Yes, I know you can do it on the KK, and the Arturia, but not on the pads (the KK doesn't have any). They even match the yellow and the blue of Logic. That's just fantastic. * Shift + 2nd pad * Drums. Do you know how hard it was to route my Maschine Pads to map to Logic. And then to map back to themselves. Put it this way, I had to create TWO templates, and even know I'd have to look it up to remember all the steps on how to do this. In this mode, I can control Dummer, or ANY VST that uses the standard drum pad options that use a 4x4 grid) (The pads also match the colour of the track!) * Shift + 3rd Pad = User Chords * This allows you to create ON KEYBOARD user chords that DOES NOT REQUIRE any additional software of plugins. It's as simple as holding down a pad, and playing all the notes you want in a chord, and then letting go. If you want do delete a chord, hold down the function. You can even transpose the chords you've entered. And then you have the arp section, which is something else entirely... I've gone on long enough. Seriously, just go and watch the videos. It's soo much easier to describe the chords and the arp section with a video. But you get the idea. You can literally fly around the keyboard using the shift key and setting the pads into various modes. There's even a template where you can set the pads to keypresses. They even have a basic template. You know, E, B, V, etc. You can set your own. You can move your keyboard out of the way. You can even do combos. So you can have cut, copy, paste, right there on your keyboard. It gets saved to the keyboard memory. You can colour code them. And don't forget, it's got a little screen. Just hold shift before you change a knob or fader, and it will tell you what you're changing. ------------------ Build Quality Reasonable. For the price. It's excellent. It's not something you can take around with you. It's plastic. And around average quality. It exceeded my expectations. I purchased this because my E key on the 4th octave of my KK is starting to lose its velocity sensitivity. It's around 6 years old. It probably needs a clean. I got a 50 quid voucher from Brsk Broadband. And bought this used (like new). So I ended up getting it for around 138. ** Keybed ** It's semi weighted. Not by much. But I grew up on synth action, so it's akin to a good quality synth action. Again, the materials used lets it down ever so slightly. It's as responsive as my KK, for sure, but the quality of the materials used is a slight step down. For example, the edges of the keys are aren't as chamfered as they are on the KK. So if you press down a key, and move your finger to the edge of the key so the side of your finger is touching the next key, It's rather sharp compared to the KK. This COULD be a deal breaker depending on you play. I myself have noticed that I play to the right of each key. No fault of the keyboard, just my own bad habits.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great portable keyboard controller with full-size keys
*by N***Y on 28 December 2025*

I have tried many portable sized keyboards and I must say this one was the answer for me, this version of the Novation launchkey 37 has full-size keys which makes the keyboard a little bit bigger obviously than the mini key version however it really is very light and very portable and much easier to use than mini keys when you're used to full size. The keys themselves in my opinion feel really nice, they are synth action keys with velocity and really are nice and quiet and not too clunky like others. I have included a picture of the size of the keyboard to a 14 inch laptop and just a small video of it in use. This is a midi keyboard controller and not a keyboard that creates its own sounds, so you have to have a DAW and software for your sounds however this keyboard comes with plenty of software and a DAW for you to get up and running. This is in my opinion the best portable midi keyboard available with some really good features, I can't recommend it enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blown away for the price
*by M***T on 8 February 2025*

I've churned through a lot of controllers. Aside from concerns about build-quality, as a grumpy Bitwig user on Linux I was expecting problems. Whilst there are a few configuration hoops to traverse in order to get all of the automation working as expected, I got there in the end, and the experience overall with this keyboard has been (and continues to be) amazing. The 37 keys are adequate for a noodling on . Props to Novation for the mod and pitch bend wheels, which have an satisfying rubbery-feel to them. The 16 pads feel incredible to me, really sensitive, I didn't realise what I was missing; just great! Generally, the various buttons and knobs feels high quality, with the knob data increments scaling according to how fast you use them; all very sensible. Love the miniature OLED screen. Not in your face, but still conveying useful information. Novation seems to have mastered the trade-offs required to manufacture a quality instrument at a very reasonable price. I'll be looking out for an SL37 with poly-aftertouch, midi 2.0, MPE support in the future. Whatever you do though Novation, don't mess with those rubbery expression wheels, you've nailed it there :-D

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