The latest loopop video takes a look at the new Novation mk3 line of MIDI controllers.

Video Summary:

“In this video I take a look at what these controllers can do, the differences between the four versions of these keyboards, namely what the extra faders and buttons do on the 49 and 61 key versions, how the arpeggiator works, what the custom modes are, how these keyboards interface directly with hardware instruments and with Ableton Live.”

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro
1:00 Overview
2:55 Brain & brawn
3:40 Arpeggiator
5:35 Mutate
6:05 Arp & scales
6:30 Deviate
6:55 Scales
7:15 Scale chords
8:40 User chords
9:05 Fixed chords
9:15 Custom modes
12:35 Ableton Live
14:35 Device controls
16:35 Pots & faders
18:05 Settings
18:40 […] Keyboard
18:55 Awesome tip
19:45 Software bundle
19:55 Summary of 25/37 vs. 49/61 key versions
21:20 Pros & cons

Pricing and Availability

The Launchkey mk3 line is available now, with pricing ranging from $159.99 for the 25-key model to $259.99 USD for the 61-key model.