BEST NEW MIDI CONTROLLER | Novation Launchkey Mini MKIII Overview

An overview of the brand new Launchkey Mini from Novation!
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[@Taetro]

Realized I didn't include the 'Fixed Chord' feature! Let me know if you'd like to see that demonstrated in another video :D

[@shanithezimhoni]

Definitely would! Thanks for that amazing vid... Btw there's a controller called akai apc key and i think you would really like it!

[@AlejandroCaicedoPUJ]

What would you recommend between this and the minilab

[@Taetro]

THIS

[@Taetro]

The only reason I don’t love the APC is because the pads are so small for drumming

[@shanithezimhoni]

@@Taetro from what i know the pads are not meant for drumming because they're only midi on/off, i think its probably meant for performance setups where you also need keys

[@ASLUHLUHCE]

I hope one day I can understand anything he's going on about

[@ToZik]

Actually it's pretty easy to understand In a professional way

[@ericabomhoff4985]

Right?! I’m trying to understand and learn but it’s just not clicking!! It’s frustrating but I’m sure we’ll get it someday..

[@WildWolf-pu4pj]

lol same i was hoping to get this so i could get into music production

[@napptus]

@@WildWolf-pu4pj Same!

[@NFS-shade]

I'm same as you. But you need to make that jump today. Otherwise you will regret when grow old

[@isabelorozco5023]

have had this thing for months and haven’t been able to figure it out, this was so helpful!! Thank you!

[@koczkadavid2009]

I've been using the mk2 for about a year now, and holy crap this is a huge upgrade.

[@CatFish107]

There was one of these waiting for me under the tree on xmas morning. I'm a complete neophyte when it comes to making music, but now I've got more hardware and software capability than I'll be able to realistically utilize in the near to medium future. I'm really excited to learn. Thanks for the simple overview of the functions.

[@MrBrandonLau]

This is the best midi keyboard novation have ever made big or small. Their remote sl series was was great, but the features and the sensitivity of the keys and pads on this one are next level. Im grabbing one of these with a circuit on the weekend

[@Taetro]

dope combo for sure.

[@NathanChisholm041]

The Launchkey MK3 25 full size is far better!

[@WEHAVETHISDREAM]

Why? :p

[@gusricciuti2296]

Definitely needed to hear this! Just getting into Ableton and wanted a controller to work with. I wanted the Akai Professional MPK mini MKII Limited Edition Red because all of my gear is red Focusrite 2i2 etc and for some reason seemed more approachable but i think I'm sold on the Novation Launchkey Mini MKIII now because of this video. Great coverage of the device and now I feel more comfortable to dive in to my music endevours with Abelton Thanks Taetro

[@lrgstmrg]

Hey man, just wanted to thank you for making these videos. They definitely helped me make my decision.

[@TomAndreen]

Oh wow, midi out is a great new feature! It makes it a perfect portable companion to portable desktop synths (like Digitone).

[@flipsyengman]

Dude thaaaaank youuuu your videos are exactly what I need in order to understand wtf I need to get

[@anthonybradshaw]

Wow, that is amazing! It has more features than my launchkey 49 lol I really like the arpeggiator and how it syncs with ableton tempo. That's a reason why I'm frustrated with the APK mini because it doesn't sync up haha. I would definitely get that if I had the money for it because it seems like the best of everything. Almost reminders me of the push because of all the control you have

[@RoseGoldLopez]

thank you for sharing I just recently bought one and it's my 1st time using it this helped me out a lot great video

[@haszoka]

Great demo Taetro! Looks like the best out there for now with these features.

[@thomaswhudson]

How is this compared to the NI Komplete M32? I just bought one and i worry maybe i made a mistake. BUT i use Studio one 4 as my main DAW. I do own Ableton live though as well.

[@Gerson3R]

Really great content man I'm subscribing for sure

[@Khordmaster]

words alone cannot express my excitement level for this to get delivered!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Khordmaster]

@@ryanashing7139 haha I'm using mine right now! I did an unboxing video on my channel if you wanna look. It's sooooo good man. Will you be using with Ableton?

[@ie3410]

great video man! you deserve more attention!

[@rednroll1]

I went with the Akai MPK mini MK2 over the launchkey mostly due to the lack of a repeat function key for doing drum rolls. However, I would have preferred an actual midi out like the Launchkey. Is there anyway to reprogram the launchkey to add a repeat button feature like the Akai has?

[@EspiriG]

Excelenttt!! But one question, why when I press “shift” the “session pad” doesnt start/Or put in orange?

[@AutumnGardMusic]

I’m gonna have to grab that launchkey now. I already have a midi keyboard, but I like how the launchkey seems to work really well with ableton.

[@YoenValeria]

Exactly! I was dreaming with this launchkey mini upgrades. Definitly an must get for me as a ableton user c:

[@josetorres213]

Loved the video. I'd like to see it compared to the MPK Mini cuz I really like what the upgrade has to offer.

[@WeAreSomeRandom]

Does it still integrate with Novation groovebox on IOS ? I notice ‘scene selection’ has been removed. It was on the mk2 at the right of the launch pads.

[@davidllorensi9546]

I’m starting with music production, and I don’t know if I should buy this one or the arturia MK2, i like that the arturia has the analog lab features, but I don’t know which one to choose, Could someone help me, thanks!

[@samuelmrva255]

Hey man, first of all i love you videos you really making things clear. So im just a beginner with ableton, got my mpk mini, but i really dont know how to get into the process and i cant find like first steps. Is it possible to make video for beginners with everything, means step by step making first beat with akai mini? Thank you !

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

Nice demo! Thanks and God bless 🙂🙏🏼❤️

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

does this version allow you to customize the buttons? one of the problems with the Launchkey Mini was that if you wanted to use outside Ableton, you would encounter some issues since you couldn't remap the pads and knobs.

[@Davvyk]

totally hope this is taken as a helpful suggestion. The lighting is cool but when we're focusing on a device it does make it hard to see things.

[@sergiishust9858]

Hey! Thanks for the overview! How to change LED brightness? Thanks!

[@puguhprasetyo5117]

Another good review from u, Taetro! Bro, does this also work well with other DAW? Are u satisfied using it? How about the key? Is it comfortable?

[@FabEnPeOr2]

Hi Taetro, First of all, thanks for your vids. I already wrote this in your comparison vid- But what would you recommend for me? Between the Mini MK3 or Minilab mk2 from Arturia? I am just starting and got my Ableton Live Lite. I have a background with piano and guitar, but I wanted to mainly make some lofi beats and sessions. At home, I have an ePiano with Midi capabilities. The only two things I want the Minilab is because Analog Lab and because I also love how it looks. But I am just watching vids here and I see or it seems that the Launchkey would be a much better fit... I can imagine sometimes going out and trying to make something on the go... I haven't seen the Arturia I know its bigger, but tbh it would be a breakdealer for me... I would really appreciate your opinion! :)

[@AlphaMachina]

I just got the Mini MKIII today on Amazon, and I chose it over most of the other controllers, "mini" or otherwise, in this price range because it has twice the pads and knobs, making it a clear winner in my book. I was torn between the full size keys on the Alesis V25 and the extra pads from the LaunchKey mini MKIII, but the pads won out in the end. I'm not an avid keyboard player─I just tinker and dabble for the sake of getting a good arpeggio or synth chords laid out, and the pads for playing out a beat or launching a track or clip makes a lot more sense for me. I'll have this beauty of a controller on my doorstep come Monday, an early Christmas present to myself, and I can't wait. I'm replacing my old Axiom 25, which has served me well, but is starting to show its age with pads and keys not triggering properly at times. The mini will look great on my desk with my TR-08, TB-03, and should work well with Reason 10 and FL Studio/Ableton. I'm using a pair of Behringer Truth B2031A's for my monitors, and a ONYX Artist 1-2 audio interface. It's cheap stuff, but honestly, the Truth's are REALLY surprisingly good, well made and thought out, and after a mod to remove the grill over the tweeters, sound nice and flat compared to the KRK Rokit 8's I had before. The Rokit's were good for vocals, but that's about it.

[@r3dsnow757]

Hello 2 y old comment op, how did it hold up over time?

[@AlphaMachina]

@@r3dsnow757 No issues with it so far. Everything still works perfectly, and I probably use it once a week, or at least a couple times a month to mess with a song or a beat.

[@r3dsnow757]

@@AlphaMachina fantastic? what's your main midi keyboard? I'm getting it today, previous one i had was the akai mpk mk3, i wanted to get the arturia minilab but i found this one way more appealing.

[@LeRoy3rd]

@Taetro: My Launchkey Mini MK3 will be here tomorrow (yay!). Do you know of a fitted/padded travel case for this? Been searching for weeks and there doesn't seem to be anything available yet... I thought the mk2 cases might work, but the dimensions are a bit different. Any insight? Thanks.

[@forestman7314]

Does anyone know what the secondary functions of the top three keys are? E.g. the three with symbols above them, to the right of "Latch on/off"?

[@notstask]

there is also a ”Capture Midi” if you hold shift and press record

[@carloquibot]

Im wondering if there’ll ever be an all black version of this. Like the arturia minilab deep black

[@markloy1]

Hi..great video. Do you know if this would be good for garage band. I actually use my push 2 for Ableton Live

[@NickolaiBeats]

I use the Mk 2. Not ready to upgrade yet. Still learning on the one I have.

[@Hitnrun69ify]

Nice video, question for you. What keyboard is the with the bubble like keys?

[@briansaad2583]

@Taetro would you recommend getting the launchkey or the arturia minilab for a first controller? Im really intrigued by the control the launchkey gives you, but I've also heard great things about the keys and sound design on the Arturia,

[@Mateusz7821]

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[@babylittlebaby]

Can you please tell me witch pads are more sensitive - sensel morph or machine mark3. Thanks my friend.

[@riricky815]

hi sir,im a newbie,b4 mk3 just come out,im thinking to buy impulse 25,so now which one should i buy?seems the functionality are different

[@AltaMihartescu]

Hi, do you know if the chords are diatonic to the scale and they play in root positions? I have the launcheky 25 and they intentionally coded the chords to play from V to VII in inverted positions instead of root...

[@jackassn21]

Hey maybe this comment reaches you, but I have a small problem. In the manual it states that ableton automatically arms a track when you select it (Shift + Fixed Chord) with the MK3. But in my case it doesn't do that. Can you help me figure out why? And maybe another question...in ableton on mac I see two out/inputs from my MK3. One is MIDI In/Out and one is DAW In/Out. Could you explain what the differences are? Thanks man!

[@joshpartridge4581]

Can you use it and have all the same features with other DAWs like Logic pro??

[@buzzin010]

i think imma grab one now start my journey with this little gem

[@leofrasionio5290]

Hey Tetro,how is the velocity of the pads compared to previous models?

[@pafcjack100]

@Taetro What're the keys like? They look nicer than AKAI MPKmini ?? Slightly wider?

[@leoopokat8235]

I thought I was dreaming this morning launchpad next

[@notstask]

Hey @Taetro! Which do you recommend? The launchkey 37 or the mini?

[@johnwhooley153]

How can you use the mini to arm the track you select over to? I can't figure it out but see the option on the larger mk3 models. Thank you

[@mathijst8743]

Hey Taetro! I want to buy my first MIDI controller, would this be a good recommendation? Up until now I have only used an old Yamaha keyboard for playing piano, nothing else. I want to spend €100 tops.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Hi, Ive only recorded on a multi tracker that had a cd burner and everything to produce without a pc. I want to buy a synth keyboard but want to play it without a pc sometimes. Can this do that? I plan on learning on ableton, so I think this is my best bet even if it cant.

[@AdamFBuchanan]

what about the mini vs the Novation Launchkey 25? Both are on special from my local store and I'm not sure which I should get. It would be for live performance using Ableton Live. Does the smaller size of the mini make it worth it, or does the 25's larger size not matter because it has more features or whatever? Before I saw the sale I was going to buy the Akai APC40 MkII and at some point a tiny simple keyboard. I sort of feel I would still like the Akai APC40 MkII, but maybe have one of these Novation keyboards also. Would that work well?

[@m3kbeatz]

Looks dope. Great video.

[@coldransom]

Awesome video. Gonna be picking one of these up from sweetwater

[@aydaceren7136]

Selling my old Launchkey Mini MK2 & Komplete Kontrol M32 for this baby - can't wait to cast my hands on it. Good job Novation.

[@benouaafrika6609]

Ayda Ceren Yo yo! What’s wrong with the M32? I was just about to get the M32. In which part of the globe you are?

[@aydaceren7136]

@@benouaafrika6609 Hello Ben. Well there's absolutely nothing wrong with M32. Amazing keys & key bed, really love the fact that it is slightly more than 2 octaves and instant integration with the Native Instruments ecosystem. If your world is based on Kontakt libraries and/or Maschine then you should definitely get this portable monster. It is really handy and complimentary. As for me, although I love my Kontakt libraries I've come to realize that I spend more time in Ableton, tweaking and exploring rather than building within NI stuff. An upgrade from my Launchkey Mini MK2 to MK3 with the built in arpeggiator, fixed chord functionality & touch strips is the more feasible option. It just depends on personal preference and workflow, really. Peace.

[@ickleone33]

Launchkey mini mk3 or akai mpk mk 3? Are they more or less the same. Not sure witch to buy. Great info. Thanks...

[@mrbonecutter6432]

Does this come with the software to set everything? Or would I need to buy that separately?

[@anonim-vz6wv]

dude great video, ı have question shift + transpose works for what ı can't figure it out. thanks

[@LiveAnotherDay24]

What is the point to have multifunction knobs if they are pots and not encoders?

[@satychary]

Excellent review!

[@alejandrodiazrodriguez2674]

Question... how should I run the arp without matching the tempo scene?

[@michaelroche3143]

Taetri I bought that and now I cannot connect to my interface motu 2, do u know which cable must I buy?!? thanks a lot. on amazon are chinese who sent cables but never is a cable

[@DA-bd8xz]

Ok, I'm sold... Going to get this!

[@KousinKyree]

Does anyone know if you’re able to cycle through patches/presets in plugins to rehearse sounds?

[@dorukakgul]

do i need a audio interface for latency or do i just plug it to the pc? i am new on this please help me guys. thanks

[@Sn4p_Fps]

Will be ok whit Ableton Live Suite 10.0.3 ? (I don't see the controller in the settings)

[@TheReptileRevolution]

Hey guys. What would you buy as an on the way midi keyboard? Launchkey Mini Mk3 or Native Instruments M32?

[@adityasuryan2382]

I am planning to buy a MIDI controller, I would needs good pads majorly. mini launchkey mk3 or mk3 37 keys has better pads than arturia minilab mk2 ?

[@AlexBoulos]

Love your review man. Mine coming up soon :)

[@alemusicgirl]

very nice review i think im gonna buy it

[@michaelgibson5047]

I have ableton intro 10. a fosrite 2i2 and a launch pad. and a mk2 mini key can they be used together? at the same time. These devices just sat under the bed in boxes for 9 months. Sir please help. just now figuring the ableton. I buy these tools thinking too use them but never do. You tube is nice for the help

[@glowz4s]

Does it have to be plugged into a computer to work? If so is there any like that that you don’t have to plug in.

[@samprock]

Could you check for us how it goes with iPad. For example with new Zenbeats which is alike Live flow. Would it turn on scenes like on Ableton?

[@Taetro]

I’ll check that out in a future video!

[@siranonymous1446]

Hey mate what’s the difference between this and the mk2? Is it this whole video?

[@gru_day]

Bought just few sec ago as a midi kontroler for DAW and m:Cycles. Hope to be as Good as it appears.

[@hamerray]

I just bought that keyboard today at guitar center and I’ll be getting it in 3 to 5 working days. But it doesn’t have a volume knob can you program one of those knobs for volume.

[@Taetro]

i suggest when you get it, you throw out any expectations/plans you have for it, and just learn it's basic functions in the daw.

[@JYann247]

Great vid Taetro. I sold my AKAI mpk MINI, the first gen, a year ago and been looking for a replacement: is this better than the "newer" versions of the AKAI? What's your opinion?

[@robllewellyn]

Wanna know this too

[@triskalrecords2863]

I bought the MK3 based on your recommendations thx much

[@Taetro]

Epiccc 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@friedbertvonnannen8252]

I use the pads fairly often to capture ideas and d'like to avoid using my mouse in the creative process to get the played notes straight if required. Is there a quantize function on this device too? Thanks.

[@Taetro]

Daws like Ableton Live have record quantization - this keyboard doesn’t have a quantize button. Ultimately practicing rhythm and getting better at playing is the best quantization

[@callmedeno]

Anyone know if these pads respond to being hit with sticks or just fingers?

[@mishahayden]

Can't wait to get this sometime, my crusty MK2 mini don't work anymore.

[@davidschaer]

anyone knows how to connect and how to set up de Launchkey Mini MkIII and the Korg electribe 2? i connected the two via midi but the Launchkey Mini does not adopt the settings from the electribe. I set the midi settings for the electribe to be master. Any help is much appreciated..

[@y0nd3r]

So you connect online. Do I need a DAW and if so what do you recommend? Total novice here.

[@waynevelzis8162]

Can you use this with a ddj400 or is the sw incomparable?

[@yaredlee629]

What do the pads feel like? The old models felt kinda gummy

[@chrismathur4182]

The edit and the begin was sick with u throwing up box

[@joshuapheasant2510]

Is there a midi controller that doesnt need a computer or plugins so you can use anywere and record on somethin like a sd card

[@madnessncydeme]

Hi! Someone tell me plz, what should I do if I have more than 8 tracks and I want to change volume through the Launchkey?

[@mchuli1253]

Just picked up mine!

[@JFURNO]

Can you get full function of this controller if you use it in garageband?

[@stjamestheproducer]

Will someone please tell me why NOTE REPEAT is a feature that simply eludes Abelton?

[@MrThejohanson]

Surprised you didn't talk about what we can do with midi out and sustain input. Hope you will mention on next review.

[@ZukunftBilden]

Shit - should I order this Novation Launchkey Mini MKIII instead of the MPK Mini MKII if I use Ableton 10?

[@scorpionleader1967]

How do I connect to ipad pro? Is there a midi out?

[@DiscoveryWonders]

hey i cannot find the lounchkey mk3 vs louncheky mini mk3 comparison?

[@allanking6]

Is it possible to turn the lights down while using it?

[@rescue.repair.reward]

My 13 year old nephew likes to play the piano and make music. Is this something he can use/play creatively alone, or is it best used along with other musical units?

[@1120beats]

just got mine today I really like it

[@Taetro]

Yessss congrats. Have a great weekend making beats ✌🏻

[@corbanliebherr8196]

Will this work with a laptop running on windows 10 in s mode or one running on chromebook?