Perform expressively, browse and preview sounds, tweak parameters, sketch your ideas, then navigate and mix your project – all from one fully integrated centerpiece for studio and stage. It's a shame, because in my opinion this shouldn't be missing on a controller keyboard with such extensive features.With the latest generation of KOMPLETE KONTROL, music-making becomes a more intuitive, hands-on experience. As with the first generation, the keyboard unfortunately does not have aftertouch. The strength of the attack can be adjusted in four stages with the Launchkey. On the other hand, the keyboard is astonishingly quiet, since lately I have had significantly louder keyboards with a very audible clacking under my fingers. The 49 keys of our test model can be played comfortably, but the weighting could be a bit tighter. Keyboard and connectors As already mentioned, the Launchkey MK2 is still available in three different sizes. The housing of the Launchkey 49 MK2 is made of plastic, so that the keyboard weighs just 3.1 kg.

The faders are easy to grip and run neatly in their tracks. However, the line drawn all around is now dashed, so you have at least a rough clue. The eight potentiometers are still not rasterized, there is also no reference point for the center position. Here and there it is too easy for me, for example with the pitch bend and modulation wheel, but here you definitely don't have to be afraid that something will give up its mind. Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 / Amazona Review / German As with the first generation of the launch keys, the workmanship is still very good.

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