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product_id: 449667301
title: "Launchkey 88 [MK3] - premium 88-note MIDI keyboard for expressive music creation"
brand: "novation"
price: "243.67 OMR"
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reviews_count: 9
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# Powerful arpeggiator + Strum Mode 88 premium semi-weighted keys Deep DAW integration Launchkey 88 [MK3] - premium 88-note MIDI keyboard for expressive music creation

**Brand:** novation
**Price:** 243.67 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎹 Elevate your sound — the 88-key powerhouse for pros who refuse to settle.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Launchkey 88 [MK3] - premium 88-note MIDI keyboard for expressive music creation by novation
- **How much does it cost?** 243.67 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Creative Scale & Chord Modes:** Trigger complex chords with a single finger—perfect for fast, inspired songwriting sessions.
- • **Universal MIDI Compatibility:** Customize controls and effortlessly integrate with your favorite synths and hardware for limitless creativity.
- • **Expressive 88-Key Semi-Weighted Keybed:** Play with authentic feel and dynamic velocity sensitivity for true musical expression.
- • **Innovative Arpeggiator with Strum Mode:** Unlock fresh melodic and rhythmic ideas that elevate your compositions beyond the ordinary.
- • **Seamless DAW Control at Your Fingertips:** Instant access to all major DAW functions ensures your workflow stays uninterrupted and ultra-efficient.

## Overview

The Novation Launchkey 88 [MK3] is a premium 88-note semi-weighted MIDI keyboard designed for professional music creators. Featuring deep integration with all leading DAWs, velocity-sensitive pads, a powerful arpeggiator with Strum Mode, and versatile scale and chord modes, it offers unmatched expressive control and creative flexibility. Compact yet robust, it’s the ultimate tool for millennial managers and creatives who demand seamless workflow and inspiring performance in one sleek package.

## Description

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.

Review: Favorite small space keyboard - This is the smallest keyboard with usable keys, and all the features I need. I had been using a keystep, but found it lacking for fast idea input. It's not terrible, the launchkey mini is just better. It typically costs a little more so that makes sense. I was mad that a regular 3.5mm cable wasn't enough to get it working with a polyend tracker+, but that's polyend's fault for using a dumb midi standard. I needed to make an adapter chain, but I'm good now. I like being able to assign midi channels from settings. I like having the separate pads. I typically dislike mini-keys, but accept them as a compromise to get more keys. These are pretty great. I'm mostly worried about velocity. I use it a lot. This does velocity great. Feels good to use. It's just heavy enough that it doesn't feel cheap, but just light enough it doesn't feel poorly designed. Seems to work with everything I use. The price is fair. Good job Novation. The MK4 mini is a win. If you want extra credit, add a midi mode slider beside the port on the MK5.
Review: Small, light, easily portable - I did a lot of measurements before I bought this keyboard controller. All my estimates were off, it's actually smaller than I thought! Perfect for me. I'm trying to make my "mobile command center" fit inside the backpack (pictured above it's the Lenovo hardshell something). As you can see, it fits beautifully. I included pictures in front of a computer screen, next to a 17" laptop, and next to a standard computer keyboard for reference. With the app downloaded, it was plug and play into Waveform Pro, and I imagine any DAW that can read USB MIDI will find the keyboard no problem. In my opinion having played with it and the drum pads is the hardware itself is worth the price and is a great deal. For the negative, it's all to do with the "extras" they bundled with it. "Oh wow, Ableton lite! Multiple expensive instruments! (the Orchestral thing is 300 euro), all for free what a deal!" Every. Single. One of them. Requires you to sign up for a separate account, give full permissions for web tracking, give them your address and purchase info (bank, credit card, paypal), download a separate app because their expensive software doesn't have just a VST plugin. It has to have that software up and running on your computer to work with your DAW, which means potentially Meta (Facebook), Google, and several others I stopped reading in the agreement could be watching everything you do on your computer directly. I started with the Orchestra one and signed up through the whole process before realizing that every other one was a different company and required all the permissions. If you don't mind the EU spying on you along with Big Tech (Yes, the Orchestra instruments one is from Germany and require you to give EU permission to view your data even if you don't live in EU), then the extra software packages are a great deal. But I'm suspicious of anything that goes from 300 Euros to free just cause I bought a keyboard controller and has no VST, no way to download and delete the account. TL;DR It's a great deal, very small, good price, decent quality, but the addons spy on you and require a different account with a different company for every one, and probably a different desktop app as well.

## Features

- Premium full size keybed- 88 premium semi-weighted keys and 16 velocity-sensitive pads allow you to play with feeling
- Seamless DAW Integration- Deep integration across all leading DAWs with immediate access to all the controls you need
- Powerful arpeggiator with Strum Mode- Take your music to new melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic places and unlock more creative ideas
- Creative Scale and Chord Modes-Three chord modes (fixed, scale and user) let you trigger chords with one finger
- Play anything-Use Custom Modes and the MIDI output to take control of your favourite synths and hardware

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09XHQ8XLK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #886 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | PC, Synthesizer, Groovebox. |
| Connector Type | MIDI, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,132) |
| Date First Available | May 26, 2022 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Mac/Windows |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Weight | 18.17 pounds |
| Item model number | AMS-LAUNCHKEY-88-MK3 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 9 |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 88 |
| Operating System | Mac OS, Windows OS |
| Product Dimensions | 11.26 x 50 x 3.43 inches |
| Proficiency Level | Beginner |
| Size | 88-Key |
| Supported Software | Ableton, Logic Pro, Cubase, HUI |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Novation
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** Launchkey 88
- **Number of Keys:** 88
- **Special Feature:** Velocity Sensitive Keys, Keyboard Controller

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite small space keyboard
*by C***R on September 26, 2025*

This is the smallest keyboard with usable keys, and all the features I need. I had been using a keystep, but found it lacking for fast idea input. It's not terrible, the launchkey mini is just better. It typically costs a little more so that makes sense. I was mad that a regular 3.5mm cable wasn't enough to get it working with a polyend tracker+, but that's polyend's fault for using a dumb midi standard. I needed to make an adapter chain, but I'm good now. I like being able to assign midi channels from settings. I like having the separate pads. I typically dislike mini-keys, but accept them as a compromise to get more keys. These are pretty great. I'm mostly worried about velocity. I use it a lot. This does velocity great. Feels good to use. It's just heavy enough that it doesn't feel cheap, but just light enough it doesn't feel poorly designed. Seems to work with everything I use. The price is fair. Good job Novation. The MK4 mini is a win. If you want extra credit, add a midi mode slider beside the port on the MK5.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, light, easily portable
*by E***N on November 21, 2024*

I did a lot of measurements before I bought this keyboard controller. All my estimates were off, it's actually smaller than I thought! Perfect for me. I'm trying to make my "mobile command center" fit inside the backpack (pictured above it's the Lenovo hardshell something). As you can see, it fits beautifully. I included pictures in front of a computer screen, next to a 17" laptop, and next to a standard computer keyboard for reference. With the app downloaded, it was plug and play into Waveform Pro, and I imagine any DAW that can read USB MIDI will find the keyboard no problem. In my opinion having played with it and the drum pads is the hardware itself is worth the price and is a great deal. For the negative, it's all to do with the "extras" they bundled with it. "Oh wow, Ableton lite! Multiple expensive instruments! (the Orchestral thing is 300 euro), all for free what a deal!" Every. Single. One of them. Requires you to sign up for a separate account, give full permissions for web tracking, give them your address and purchase info (bank, credit card, paypal), download a separate app because their expensive software doesn't have just a VST plugin. It has to have that software up and running on your computer to work with your DAW, which means potentially Meta (Facebook), Google, and several others I stopped reading in the agreement could be watching everything you do on your computer directly. I started with the Orchestra one and signed up through the whole process before realizing that every other one was a different company and required all the permissions. If you don't mind the EU spying on you along with Big Tech (Yes, the Orchestra instruments one is from Germany and require you to give EU permission to view your data even if you don't live in EU), then the extra software packages are a great deal. But I'm suspicious of anything that goes from 300 Euros to free just cause I bought a keyboard controller and has no VST, no way to download and delete the account. TL;DR It's a great deal, very small, good price, decent quality, but the addons spy on you and require a different account with a different company for every one, and probably a different desktop app as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, compact MIDI controller
*by J***O on December 7, 2024*

The Launchkey Mini is a solid, compact MIDI controller that I’ve really enjoyed using. It’s small, lightweight, and surprisingly versatile for its size. The 25 keys have a decent feel, and while they’re not as big as a full-sized keyboard, they’re still responsive and comfortable enough for playing melodies or chords. The velocity-sensitive keys work well, and there’s a nice balance between portability and functionality. The pads are responsive and great for triggering drum sounds or loops, and the sliders and knobs provide good tactile control when tweaking your DAW settings or mixing. I particularly like how easily it integrates with software like Ableton Live—once it’s plugged in, it’s ready to go, which saves time during setup. One of the best things about the Launchkey Mini is how portable it is. It’s small enough to toss into a bag, and I’ve found it super useful for mobile music production or when I don’t have a lot of space on my desk. It’s USB-powered, which is convenient since I don’t need an extra power supply or cables. Overall, it’s a great little MIDI controller for producers who want something compact but still capable. It doesn’t have the full range of a larger controller, but for what it’s meant to do, it does a great job. Would definitely recommend it if you need something portable and functional.

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