Review and Tutorial: LAUNCHKEY MK3 // Comparing 25,37 vs 49,61 // Generative Arpeggiator explained
Added 2020-06-18 15:12:41 +0000 UTCHi!
The simple and yet elegant generative arpeggiator in the Launchkey Mini MK3 was one of my favorite features when I reviewed it.
Today, Novation updates their Launchkey range to MK3 and brings those features to the bigger brothers in the range, as well as a new 37-key member, in addition to the 25, 49 and 61 key versions.
A few useful chord modes were added, as well as a better (but still small) screen, and custom modes (programmable hardware templates).
There's still no sequencer in these keyboards, they only have one arpeggiator, and you can't see parameter names for the pots, faders or buttons without using them, so these Launchkeys aren't the best bank for your buck if you need a brain for a hardware setup, but if you're looking for a cost-effective keyboard to control Ableton Live, (and there's HUI support for other DAWs) with a fun arpeggiator thrown in, these are definitely worth a look!
All my best,
Ziv (promising not to upload any more videos about generative arpeggiators this week on "Loopop"...)
