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The Novation Launchkey 88 [MK3] is the flagship 88-key model in the Launchkey range, pairing a full-size keybed with deep Ableton Live integration and the line's full set of creative tools. It is aimed at players who want a piano-sized controller that still works standalone.
Unlike the rest of the range, the Launchkey 88 uses a premium semi-weighted keybed tuned for responsive, tactile performance. It adds 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads, eight rotary knobs and nine 45 mm faders with pickup, plus transport controls. Scale and Chord modes, a powerful arpeggiator and Strum mode expand your playing, while Capture MIDI and a 16x2 screen keep ideas and workflow on track. A five-pin MIDI output connects external hardware.
It is USB powered and ships with full DAW integration and a free software bundle. DjLab supplies genuine Novation in Lebanon with USD pricing, warranty handled locally, and fast delivery.
| Type | USB MIDI keyboard controller |
| Keys | 88, premium semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive |
| Pads | 16 RGB, velocity-sensitive |
| Controls | 8 knobs, 9 x 45mm faders, transport, pitch/mod wheels |
| Creative | Scale, Chord, Strum modes, arpeggiator |
| Screen | 16x2 character |
| MIDI | 5-pin output; Capture MIDI |
| DAW | Ableton Live, Logic, Reason integration |
| Power | USB bus powered |
Detailed technical specifications are shown in the Overview section above.
4 reviews from leading pro-audio publications
“Overall, Launchkey 88 Mk3 is a solid update.”Read full review →
“This keyboard, allied with the extensive integration with Ableton Live (or Live Lite, which is provided as part of a useful software bundle) can genuinely form the basis of a productive and fluent production environment. While Novation’s own Launchpad will in some ways provide a better overview and more tactile relationship to a larger session (and a Push 2 goes that much further again), the Launchkey has strengths of its own.”Read full review →
“The Arturia doesn't have polyphonic aftertouch, and the Novation has NO aftertouch at all. It's bad timing because soft synths utilizing polyphonic modulation is absolutely becoming the norm.”Read full review →
“We rated the Launchkey 88 model a 9.5/10 because of its easy-to-play full-sized keyboard, intuitive slider controls, and full-featured chassis. Overall the keys feel satisfyingly smooth and responsive to play, and the instrument hooks up to DAWS seamlessly...”Read full review →





