To access Live’s Session mode, hold Shift and hit the Session pad, and you’ll be greeted by an 8×2 grid of the clips in the Session view, all of which are colour coded via the RGB lights and correspond with the clips to provide visual feedback.įrom here, you can launch your Live Clips and Scenes and swiftly change modes so you can easily stop, solo and mute clip, and jam with clips you’ve already made. It’s small but it accurately conveys all the information you need to know, and all the buttons and pads are solid and responsive, with the pads sporting attractive RGB lights.Īs with its predecessors, the Launchkey MK3 has unique synchronicity with Ableton Live, and control comes effortlessly. With brand-new scale, chord and arpeggiator features, the addition of the MK3’s backlit LCD screen is terrifically useful. The black keys have the same matte finish as the body of the keyboard, which is a fantastic touch.
They feel substantial, like they’re built to last. The sharp corners and matte finish are aesthetically pleasing and, although it’s lightweight, the feel of the full-size keys is satisfying too. It’s more refined than previous versions, with rotary encoders and faders that feel especially solid and have no discernible wobble. Whichever version you’re using, you’ll find that the MK3 appears sturdy and well made straight out of the box. The new Launchkey is available in four versions, from the diminutive LK25, the new LK37 and the LK49 (which we’re evaluating here) to the fully-fledged studio-ready large-and-in-charge LK61. Now, after a four-year wait, the MK3 is finally here. Its original Launchkey was released in 2013 and followed by an updated version in 2016. Novation has always been one of the leading lights in this arena.
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