I find the slider-type modulation and pitch wheels much more comfortable to use than the real thing. Technically speaking, I am no expert, but I find the keybed much more confortable to play than the other ones and the pots are nice. Despite that, Novation have taken other DAW users into consideration and brought up some nice features and add-ons for non Ableton users. The layout is absolutely gorgeous, which may not be needed to make music, but I personally think it is important that your gear is beautiful, and I find this keyboard quite aesthetically pleasing.įor Ableton users this is a no-brainer, since the amount of features you get to handle the software are absolutely insane. I have tried the most famous ones like the Akai, some M-Audio ones and the Nektar Impact lineup, but this is by far the best. This keyboard is, in my humble opinion, the best in its price range. Highly recommend if you're an Ableton user. It has so much going for it that I'd happily overlook the above cons. A great midi keyboard, especially for the price. Velocity on the keys can be a little jumpy at times (noticed this on the black keys). Would be nice if the knobs were endless encoders, but this hasn't been a big issue for me. The buttons are a little flimsy but work well. The build quality is a little light to match the light weight. It came triple boxed (thumbs up for, excellent service as always). Comes with great included software, including Ableton Live Lite and a choice of one of the 4 Addictive Keys (I chose Mark One). It takes some getting used to if you're used to a mod wheel, but it saves space. The mod wheel and pitch bend strips work well. The coloured lights are a cool feature. I recommend reading the manual and watching tutorials on Youtube so you can use all the features. Really helped my workflow in Ableton for sure. Here's my review for the Novation Launchkey Mini MK3:
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