Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 25-Key Keyboard Controller

The Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 25-Key Keyboard Controller is the most portable member of the Launchkey MK4 family — a two-octave mini keyboard controller that packs the full creative feature set of the MK4 generation into the smallest possible footprint. Weighing just 820g and measuring 339mm wide, the Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 is genuinely pocket-friendly for producers who work between the studio, home, and on the road, yet it delivers capabilities that far exceed its compact size. Eight programmable encoders, 16 RGB FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch, pitch bend and modulation touch strips, transport buttons, and a crisp OLED display put a surprisingly complete production and performance toolkit at your fingertips.

Complete MK4 Creative Tools in an Ultra-Portable Package

Despite its compact dimensions, the Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 25-Key Keyboard Controller includes every creative tool that defines the MK4 generation. The generative arpeggiator is fully present, allowing editable, evolving melodic patterns that go far beyond simple one-note repetition. Scale Mode (30 scales), Fixed Chord, Chord Map, and User Chord modes make harmonic playing effortless, while the OLED Chord Detector identifies and displays what chord is being played in real time — a particularly useful feature for producers developing their music theory knowledge. In addition, three-button transport controls and OLED visual feedback mean that recording and navigation in Ableton Live, Cubase, or any other DAW stay accessible without reaching for a mouse.

Connectivity is well-considered for a controller of this size: a USB-C port for data and power, a 3.5mm MIDI output for connecting external hardware synthesizers, and a full-size ¼” sustain pedal input are all included on the rear panel. The controller is class-compliant and bus powered — no drivers or additional power supplies required. NKS compatibility extends integration to the Native Instruments software ecosystem. The included software bundle — Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Novation Play, the GForce heritage synth bundle, Orchestral Tools Parallel Orchestra, Klevgrand Slammer, R0verb, and Luxe, plus Melodics lessons — provides an immediate and comprehensive production environment. Whether you need a travel controller for laptop sessions or a secondary keyboard for a studio with limited desk space, the Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 is available at Marshall Music South Africa as the most capable ultra-portable keyboard controller in its class.

Tech Specs

• Keys: 25 synth-action mini keys (2 octaves)
• Pads: 16 RGB FSR, polyphonic aftertouch
• Encoders: 8 programmable
• Controls: Pitch bend touch strip, modulation touch strip, transport (Play/Stop, Record), octave up/down, track navigation, arpeggiator, scale, function, settings, shift
• Display: OLED (Chord Detector)
• Scale Mode: 30 scales
• Chord Modes: Fixed Chord, User Chord, Chord Map
• Generative arpeggiator: Yes
• Connectivity: USB-C, 3.5mm MIDI output, ¼” sustain pedal input
• Power: USB bus powered (class-compliant)
• NKS compatible: Yes
• Dimensions: 339 × 177 × 49 mm
• Weight: 820 g
• Included software: Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, Novation Play, GForce Bundle (Bass Station, SEM, OB-EZ, AXXESS), Orchestral Tools Parallel Orchestra, Klevgrand Slammer, R0verb, Luxe, Melodics

Novation

Founded in Oxford, England in 1992, Novation has spent more than three decades at the forefront of electronic music instrument design. The company built its reputation on accessible, performance-focused hardware — from the original Bass Station, one of the first truly affordable analogue synthesizers, to the BassStation II that brought those circuits into the modern era, through to the pioneering Launchpad, a grid controller that became synonymous with clip-based performance in Ableton Live. Today, Novation’s catalogue spans analogue and digital synthesizers, keyboard controllers, and grid controllers, all united by a philosophy of making music creation immediate, expressive, and creatively inspiring. Under the Focusrite Group umbrella, Novation continues to innovate, combining thoughtful hardware design with deep DAW integration and an industry-leading software bundle that ensures every product delivers value from the moment it is unboxed. Marshall Music South Africa stocks the full Novation range.

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