Novation’s Launchkey MIDI controllers have cemented their standing as one of the music world’s most formidable tools, blending multiple modes of production and composition into a comprehensive, streamlined machine. With Launchkey MK4, Novation has catapulted the controller into an echelon of unrivaled interoperative integration, threading the needle between the physical and virtual worlds and affording a bounty of artistic possibilities. Given the music-making landscape is more diverse than ever, a MIDI controller that balances power, precision, and compatibility is essential. Sweetwater’s studio scholars agree that the Novation Launchkey MK4 is an inviting gateway to cutting-edge composition. A sea of customization abounds between deep DAW integration and whole-controller profiles — and since the Launchkey MK4 includes both MIDI over USB-C and a 5-pin MIDI output, you can ditch the DAW entirely! From external hardware to virtual mobile-format instruments, the Launchkey MK4 can transmit all your custom mappings, MIDI CC, and more, from its velocity-sensitive synth-weight keys and modulation tools to its detailed transport controls and polyphonic aftertouch-capable performance pads.