In this video, I compare the different Novation Launchkey MK4 models and what changes from MK3. I explore their controls, chord and scale tools, arpeggiators, DAW integration and custom modes.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:10 Three tiers
1:30 Differences
2:20 Similarities
2:50 Endless encoders
3:10 Encoder modes
4:00 Param preview
4:20 Pad modes
4:50 It can type
5:30 Keybeds
7:10 Connectivity
7:40 Built-in smarts
8:00 Arp
9:55 Arp pattern
11:00 Fixed chord
11:25 User chords
12:15 Chord maps
14:30 Scales
15:05 DAWs
17:40 Ableton Live
18:40 Step seq
20:55 Step edit
21:40 Custom mode
23:30 Splits
24:00 Settings
24:20 Content
24:30 Pros vs MK3
25:50 Pros & cons
27:55 An idea…
28:20 Outro
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