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Creative Chord and Scale modes are built right in and work with the OLED display to make staying in key effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChord and Scale modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful integration with all major DAWs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight endless rotary encoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine faders and buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e61 semi-weighted keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 velocity-sensitive pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro-grade software bundle included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Creative Controller \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for creative music makers, the new Launchkey puts deep DAW control, Ableton Live sequencing, and a generative arpeggiator at your fingertips — with chord and scale tools, a pro-grade software bundle, and a re-engineered design that feels like an instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl your software and unlock new musical ideas with the new Launchkey. Play instinctively with Scale, Fixed Chord, and Chord Map, shape evolving rhythms with the arpeggiator, and take hands-on control of your DAW to turn inspiration into tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 Launchpad-Style Pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor finger-drummers, Launchkey 61 features our patented, velocity-sensitive FSR pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Each pad uses a unique radial sensor for greater sensitivity and consistency, delivering tighter, more expressive performances. They can also be set to trigger chords or individual notes with polyphonic aftertouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e61 Semi-Weighted Keys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunchkey's five octaves of semi-weighted, piano-style keys offer the power of a software-based workflow combined with the feel of a premium hardware instrument. 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