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product_id: 447138481
title: "Launchkey 88 [MK3] - premium 88-note MIDI keyboard for expressive music creation, Black"
brand: "novation"
price: "€ 776.60"
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# 88 premium semi-weighted keys Seamless DAW integration Custom modes & MIDI output Launchkey 88 [MK3] - premium 88-note MIDI keyboard for expressive music creation, Black

**Brand:** novation
**Price:** € 776.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound with the ultimate 88-key creative command center!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Launchkey 88 [MK3] - premium 88-note MIDI keyboard for expressive music creation, Black by novation
- **How much does it cost?** € 776.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/447138481-launchkey-88-mk3-premium-88-note-midi-keyboard-for-expressive)

## Best For

- novation enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted novation brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **NKS Compatibility:** Native Instruments integration puts hands-on control of your software instruments at your fingertips.
- • **Plug & Play DAW Control:** Instant, deep integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, and more for flawless workflow.
- • **Expressive 88-Key Mastery:** Premium semi-weighted keys deliver tactile feedback for nuanced performances.
- • **Hardware-Ready Powerhouse:** Custom modes plus 5-pin MIDI output let you command synths and gear effortlessly.
- • **Creative Freedom Unleashed:** Scale, Chord, and powerful arpeggiator modes spark endless musical ideas.

## Overview

The Novation Launchkey 88 [MK3] is a premium 88-note semi-weighted MIDI keyboard designed for professional music creators seeking expressive playability and seamless DAW integration. Featuring dedicated controls for major software like Ableton Live and Logic Pro, plus creative modes including Scale, Chord, and arpeggiator, it empowers musicians to innovate effortlessly. With USB and 5-pin MIDI connectivity, plus Native Instruments NKS compatibility, it’s a versatile centerpiece for studio and stage setups.

## Description

From the manufacturer The musician’s keyboard with premium 88-note keybed Launchkey 88 has a premium semi-weighted keybed and tight DAW integration that makes creating tracks feel great. Expand your musical vocabulary with inspirational creative tools and make music without limits. Premium semi-weighted keybed Our premium semi-weighted keybed is designed for the player and set up to capture every detail. Premium semi-weighted keybed Our premium semi-weighted keybed is designed for the player and set up to capture every detail. Seamless DAW control Make more of your favourite DAW with seamless integration with Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, and more. Seamless DAW control Make more of your favourite DAW with seamless integration with Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, and more. Drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch 16 velocity-sensitive drum pads allow you to play with feeling and launch clips. Drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch 16 velocity-sensitive drum pads allow you to play with feeling and launch clips. Easy-to-read screen The 16x2 character screen lets you easily see what you’re controlling or selecting. Easy-to-read screen The 16x2 character screen lets you easily see what you’re controlling or selecting. Creative arpeggiator Explore new ideas and get melodies moving fast with a powerful arpeggiator. Use Strum Mode to play through your arpeggio using the mod wheel. Creative arpeggiator Explore new ideas and get melodies moving fast with a powerful arpeggiator. Use Strum Mode to play through your arpeggio using the mod wheel. Three chord modes Three chord modes (fixed, scale and user) let you trigger chords with one finger. Three chord modes Three chord modes (fixed, scale and user) let you trigger chords with one finger. Play expressively Intuitive Integration Say more with your music No computer needed Play anything Launchkey 88 feels great. Made for expressive performance, our premium semi-weighted keybed is set apart from the rest of the Launchkey range, optimised for a responsive feel and tactile feedback. You’ll have intuitive control of all the key production and performance functionality in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase and more, as well as essential controls for all other major DAWs via HUI. Three Chord Modes let you trigger complex chords with one finger. Scale mode makes sure you always hit the right note. Explore new ideas and get melodies moving fast with a powerful arpeggiator. Launchkey works standalone, so you can play any instrument with feeling – with or without a computer. The Arpeggiator, Scale and Chord Modes, and Custom Modes work with any MIDI-compatible hardware. Connect the full-size five-pin MIDI output to your favourite synths and hardware. Use Novation Components to configure four Custom Modes to take control of your studio however you want. Ableton Live Lite The renowned electronic music creation software, with seamless Launchkey integration. Live Lite includes effects, instruments, sounds and all kinds of features for you to make any kind of music. Ableton Live Lite The renowned electronic music creation software, with seamless Launchkey integration. Live Lite includes effects, instruments, sounds and all kinds of features for you to make any kind of music. XLN Audio Addictive Keys Add great sounding piano to your tracks with the Studio Grand, based on the iconic Steinway Model D. XLN Audio Addictive Keys Add great sounding piano to your tracks with the Studio Grand, based on the iconic Steinway Model D. AAS Session Bundle Essential sounds for your tracks: Lounge Lizard’s authentic classic electric piano tones; Strum Session’s acoustic and electric guitar sounds; Ultra Analog Session’s easy-to-use, huge synth sounds. AAS Session Bundle Essential sounds for your tracks: Lounge Lizard’s authentic classic electric piano tones; Strum Session’s acoustic and electric guitar sounds; Ultra Analog Session’s easy-to-use, huge synth sounds. Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings Exclusive to Launchkey: get immediately expressive and realistic strings sounds. Control release, delay and reverb or fade in experimental warped layers to add colour to your tracks and scores. Spitfire Audio LABS Expressive Strings Exclusive to Launchkey: get immediately expressive and realistic strings sounds. Control release, delay and reverb or fade in experimental warped layers to add colour to your tracks and scores. Klevgrand R0Verb A hybrid between a simple reverb and a very complex delay in an easy-to-use plug-in. Design your own reverbs and put your sounds in their own unique space. Klevgrand R0Verb A hybrid between a simple reverb and a very complex delay in an easy-to-use plug-in. 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Review: Amazing product - Works perfectly with all the DAWS lovely light up, perfect delivery
Review: Perfect for what I needed it for - I like to have the full keys because there is something special about playing 88 keys. So far I am satisfied with the keyboard. It does the job, nothing too complicated.

## Features

- Launchkey 88 is our full size and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller for making tracks in Ableton Live, Logic Pro and Cubase and more, designed to give you everything you need to create and play your music.
- Made for expressive performance, our premium semi-weighted keybed is set apart from the rest of the Launchkey range, optimised for a responsive feel and tactile feedback. Designed for the player, Launchkey 88 is set up to capture every detail.
- Make more of your favourite DAW with dedicated and seamless integration. You’ll have intuitive control of all the key production and performance functionality in Ableton Live, Logic and Cubase, as well as essential mixer, transport and navigation controls for all other major DAWs including Studio One, Pro Tools and Reaper, via HUI.
- Bringing 88 premium semi-weighted keys to the creative tools Launchkey is known for, you can create without limits. Transform your sound with creative features including Scale and Chord Modes, and a powerful arpeggiator. Custom Modes and a five-pin MIDI output transform Launchkey 88 into a powerful centrepiece for any player’s setup, whether on stage or in the studio. Combine modes to take your music in new directions, discover ideas effortlessly, and stay inspired.
- Play anything - Use Custom Modes and the MIDI output to take control of your favourite synths and hardware.
- NKS-ready: Launchkey now works seamlessly with Native Instruments software, giving you hands-on control via Native Kontrol Standard.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09XHQ8XLK |
| Best Sellers Rank | 44,043 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 192 in MIDI Controller |
| Brand | Novation |
| Brand Name | Novation |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB, MIDI |
| Connectivity technology | USB, MIDI |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Keyboard Controller |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 64 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | x86_64 |
| Human Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Included Components | User manual (English language not guaranteed), USB cable |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 127D x 28.6W x 8.7H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | MIDI Keyboard |
| Item Weight | 18.17 Pounds |
| Keyboard Description | 88 premium semi-weighted keys MIDI controller keyboard |
| Manufacturer | Novation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 815301001461 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 9 |
| Model Name | Launchkey 88 |
| Model Number | AMS-LAUNCHKEY-88-MK3 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Model name | Launchkey 88 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 88 |
| Number of keys | 88 |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Platform | Mac, Windows 10, Windows 7, iOS |
| Product Style | MK3 |
| Product Warranty | 3 year warranty. |
| Product dimensions | 127D x 28.6W x 8.7H centimetres |
| Size | 88 Key |
| Special Features | Creative scale and chord modes, Custom modes and MIDI output for controlling hardware, Powerful arpeggiator with strum mode, Premium full-size keyboard, Seamless DAW integration |
| Special feature | Creative scale and chord modes, Custom modes and MIDI output for controlling hardware, Powerful arpeggiator with strum mode, Premium full-size keyboard, Seamless DAW integration Special feature Creative scale and chord modes, Custom modes and MIDI output for controlling hardware, Powerful arpeggiator with strum mode, Premium full-size keyboard, Seamless DAW integration See more |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Pro Tools, Reaper |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 815301001461 |
| Unit Count | 1 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Novation
- **Connectivity technology:** USB, MIDI
- **Model name:** Launchkey 88
- **Number of keys:** 88

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing product
*by S***A on 19 January 2025*

Works perfectly with all the DAWS lovely light up, perfect delivery

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for what I needed it for
*by E***A on 13 December 2022*

I like to have the full keys because there is something special about playing 88 keys. So far I am satisfied with the keyboard. It does the job, nothing too complicated.

### ⭐ Major problems with Cubase
*by S***Y on 10 November 2022*

This review is for the Launchkeys 88 mk3 only. I tried for 2 days to get this working with Cubase Artist 11, it would constantly crash Cubase when trying to load the Mackie Hui protocol (which the Launchkey uses). The Novation tutorials on using this with Cubase 11 simply did not work for me. In the end I had to upgrade to Cubase Artist 12 to resolve the issues. Cubase 12 recognizes the launchkeys on plugging in and gives access to all the extra controls on the Launchkeys. Great controller keyboard once it's working, not so great having to spend an extra 68 bucks on an upgrade to get it working. UPDATE. After a while using Cubase 12 - this keyboard does NOT work properly at all. Having this keyboard plugged in whilst trying to load Cubase will not work. Plugging this keyboard in whilst running Cubase will work up until Cubase looses connection with the Launchkey and it reverts back to it's initial state. Upgraded to Windows 11 - exactly the same problem. Wiped computer and reinstalled Cubase - exactly the same problem. Disable Mackie hui in Cubase 12 - same problem. In my opinion if your a Cubase user - AVOID THIS LIKE THE PLAGUE !

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*Last updated: 2026-06-09*