Best Midi Keyboards · Novation · Updated June 2026
Launchkey 49 MK4: specs and price (2026)
Launchkey 49 MK4 has a US price of $279.99 (Current Novation US store price (launch MSRP was $249.99)). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $279.99 Current Novation US store price (launch MSRP was $249.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Novation |
| Released | 2024-08 |
| keys | 49 |
| key type | semi_weighted |
| drum pads | 16 |
| knobs | 8 |
| faders | 9 |
| aftertouch | No |
| connection | usb_midi_din |
| bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, GForce Oberheim SEM, Klevgrand plugins, NI Komplete Select, Melodics |
| release | 2024 |
Source: us.novationmusic.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by sweetwater.com. CORRECTED PRICE: Novation US official store and Sweetwater/Perfect Circuit list $279.99 as of 2026-06-19; the draft's $249.99 was the original launch MSRP (Attack Magazine review). Verified: 49 semi-weighted keys (velocity only, no key aftertouch), 16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 9 faders, 8 endless encoders, 5-pin MIDI out. Released Aug 2024. Corroboration URL changed from Soundium (unverified retailer) to Sweetwater.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Launchkey 49 MK4 cost?
The Launchkey 49 MK4 has a US price of $279.99 (Current Novation US store price (launch MSRP was $249.99)), as of 2026-06-19.
When was the Launchkey 49 MK4 released?
The Launchkey 49 MK4 was released 2024-08.
What are the Launchkey 49 MK4's key specs?
Launchkey 49 MK4 (Novation): keys 49, key type semi_weighted, drum pads 16, knobs 8, faders 9. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
How it compares
Compare with
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- A-49 $175
- V49 MKII $149.99
- MiniLab 3 $149
- Impact GX61 $129.99
- Komplete Kontrol M32 $129
- MPK Mini MK3 $119
Step up
- KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 $299
- Oxygen Pro 49 $299
- MPK249 $399