Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 + Ableton 12: Casual Unboxing & Chat!

Wuddup KHORDMEISTERS!
Get cozy and join me for a relaxed unboxing session as we explore the Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 and its seamless integration with the newly released Ableton Live 12.
This is the second time I purchased this MIDI controller as you'll hear about in the video - but this time I will be keeping it, lol.
Expect casual vibes, genuine reactions, and some insightful tidbits along the way. Let's go!
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[@WarrenlaidlerExp]

Ive had mine for over a year bro and I absolutely love it. It makes working in Ableton so much fun. Enjoy!

[@Khordmaster]

DOPE do you use it with your laptop or desktop? I am going to soon work on integrating it into my home studio / mac studio set up, and explore using ableton more in that set up rather than on my laptop which proved to be not as fun because when I am mobile like that, I prefer making music with an iPad or other mobile gear! (as I’ve learned)

[@WarrenlaidlerExp]

@@Khordmaster Ok, I use mine with my laptop in my home studio.

[@taylorshareen2690]

Does Novation has better featuer in ableton than Arturia?

[@Coreyjay01]

Works really well in logic too I have both the 61 version and 25 note

[@Khordmaster]

Nice dude! Yeah it’s a fantastic midi controller! Have you figured out a way to change tempo on the keyboard??

[@Coreyjay01]

@@Khordmaster in terms of the arpeggiator yes. Hold down arp button and turn the first knob and you can pick what BPM you want

[@Khordmaster]

Interesting!!!! Question is will that change the tempo in your daw?!

[@ruscular]

I don't play piano or guitar, but the 25 keys version MK3 has user chord function where I can program all the chords that I want to use on the pads, and use the modulation wheel to strum up or down the chords. The mini launchkeys doesn't have that only the full size keys of the launchkeys MK3 series. So I used it as a stand alone. I did purchase ableton 12 intro, so I do hope to get into that soon. The pads are really nice and sensitive, better than my pads on my Roland MV-1 groove box.

[@Khordmaster]

very cool insights! I've definitely been enjoying mine and I am glad yours is bringing you inspiration as well!

[@roymoxley2587]

I agree I tried to hook up my mpc live to pro logic Pain in ass won’t work worth a damn

[@kennisonbuntin7335]

Hi! I’m new to music production and considering a midi controller to add to my home studio which brought me to your video. Which DAW should I be adding. Had been considering Logic Pro X!

[@Khordmaster]

what type of machine are you using? I've been having a ton of fun with ableton lately. just finished a livestream where I was in a flow state. you can find it on my channel. If you have any specific questions or would like to request a video, definitely consider becoming a channel member and you'll be able to request a specific video and I will make it. As well as priority responses in my livestreams! kzbin.info/door/rM-9L8HeH5pyZeEwJ8Se5wjoin

[@Coreyjay01]

Logic And Abelton are both amazing Daws if you have Mac I recommend Logic Pro much cheaper and you get more value for your money in terms of soft synths and audio effects👍🏻

[@Khordmaster]

@@Coreyjay01 well said... ableton is the move for me as I'm already knee deep in learning it and finally starting to have fun with it... a big thing for me was getting omnisphere for my sounds... the sounds in there are SO much more inspiring than ableton's stock sounds (even in suite). I am releasing a vid on it soon, so stay tuned! also if you are on patreon, consider following me on there (for free) as I am building a community there: www.patreon.com/khordmaster

[@sadiesadiekistrose4072]

I use a launch key 49 MK3 as well so I have a question for you. Are you able to record in arrangement mode with it because I can only seem to get it to record in session mode?Please let me know your thoughts and insights if you have gotten that to work in Live 12. Thanks

[@Khordmaster]

not 100% sure but I think its session only

[@moores4348]

Hello. So I have the launchkey 88 midi controller, but I will be moving somewhere else very soon. I am considering getting a smaller board to be able to play with. And I have been looking at the launchkey 49...seeing that I am accustomed to 88 keys ..and I have owned a different board with 61 keys, as a professional, what would you recommend? ...Get the launchkey 61 or the 49? ..... usually I play with the piano sounds and make tracks and the whole works...but I want something smaller that's not going to be too crammed..and I have no experience with 49 keys..ooking forward to your response soon.

[@Khordmaster]

Suppppp! It really depends. If it’s going to be stationary for the most part then I would say 61 keys all the way. If you have plans to move it around a bit and use it with different set ups then 49 is nice!

[@moores4348]

@@Khordmaster thanks much man. Keep producing good content like these

[@Khordmaster]

@moores4348 appreciate the kind words! Feel free to follow me on patreon if you’d like for more content like this: www.patreon.com/khordmaster

[@incity365]

what's that round patch/stain on the ceiling?

[@ruscular]

saw that as well, roof leak?

[@Khordmaster]

Lmao!!! From a drop in the kitchen sink from a while ago. Gotta replace that tile cuz I hate seeing it haha

[@ruscular]

@@Khordmaster I taught a friend on how to make spaghetti to a guy who never learn how to cook anything. Unbeknownst to me at the time he decided to make it in a pressure cooker, and he open it up and the spaghetti exploded upward and stain the ceiling.

[@robertavila1863]

I had mk2, it's a fun tool

[@Khordmaster]

yeah! youve used it with ableton?

[@robertavila1863]

@@Khordmaster I only use LIVE Lite, so I dont think I'm getting full usage of its compatibility; but its fun to see the interplay with the pads for scenes/clips! Ready-2-go always

[@taylorshareen2690]

I am having difficult to choose between 88keys Novation mk3 and new Arturia essetial mk3 88key ? Which one should i choose ? From your persepective?

[@Khordmaster]

Do you use Ableton? If so novation… if not I’d consider the Arturia

[@taylorshareen2690]

​@Khordmaster I feel Arturia has more review and users than Novation. I just heard that Nivation has more feature and work well with ableton.. But still Novation doesn't catch my mind due to it only depend on its partner or daw collaboration. While Arturia creat its own analog lab which is easy for beginner like me.

[@taylorshareen2690]

​@@Khordmaster I almost thinking about Novatio, but I harder saw any review or details about it .

[@taylorshareen2690]

​@@KhordmasterNow Arturia has its new Arturia essential mk3 88keys .

[@FirstLast-nr6gf]

Are you a piano player or want to play piano? Then you need a fully weighted keyboard. Personally I prefer Yamaha. I own DGX-670. It has decent speakers, a lot of sounds, including drum kits. It supports both MIDI and audio over USB, so you can use it with DAWs. I tried multiple MIDI controllers and all of them had very bad keybed. Very noisy clicky keys like in this video, velocity issues, when black and white keys have different velocities. With my wokstation and DAWs I usually use 61 key Casio CT-S1. I saw it in background in this video. In my opinion the key feel of CT-S1 is much better than any MIDI controller from M-Audio, Arturia, or Novation.

[@s.h.a.m.r.i.k]

The keyboard without aftertouch is trash for 2024

[@Khordmaster]

i meannnnnn... i feel ya... but that would bring the price up for sure right? maybe they wanted to be in a certain price point. just speculating :)

[@Joyboy027o]

My keyboard doesn’t que automatically like yours and I’m kinda lost and I don’t get support from Novation and I really want to use those midi mapping preferences 🥲

[@Khordmaster]

you using the latest version of ableton? it should work straight away.

[@roymoxley2587]

Same here some things are not working