Applies to:
- Launchkey MK4 and Launchkey MK4 Mini
- Cubase 12 or later
Before proceeding, make sure to update the Launchkey MK4's firmware to the latest version using Components: components.novationmusic.com
Windows
Once the Launchkey MK4's firmware is up to date, download the Cubase script installer from the link below:
https://fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com/customer/prod/downloads/novation.launchkey.mk4.cubase-nuendo.setup-1.0.0.exeQuit Cubase, then run the script installer:
Once the installer is finished, open Cubase with Launchkey MK4 connected to your computer via USB.
Launchkey MK4 will be automatically recognised by Cubase under 'MIDI Remote' as per the following screenshot (here shown for a Launchkey MK4 61):
If set up correctly, the OLED screen displays 'Cubase' after a few moments, and the DAW, Plugin, Mixer, Sends, and Transport pads will light up when holding down the Shift button.
In Cubase Studio Setup > MIDI Remote, Launchkey MK4 will automatically appear as per the following screenshot:
In Cubase Studio Setup > MIDI Port Setup, Launchkey MK4 will automatically appear as per the following screenshot:
If you need to set up Launchkey MK4 manually, simply match the settings above.
If having issues, make sure you have installed the latest version of the Novation USB driver from the Launchkey Downloads page: downloads.novationmusic.com/novation
Mac
Once the Launchkey MK4's firmware is up to date, download the Cubase script installer from the link below:
Quit Cubase, then run the script installer:
Once the installer is finished, open Cubase with Launchkey MK4 connected to your computer via USB.
Launchkey MK4 will be automatically recognised by Cubase under 'MIDI Remote' as per the following screenshot (here shown for a Launchkey MK4 49):
If set up correctly, the OLED screen displays 'Cubase' after a few moments, and the DAW, Plugin, Mixer, Sends, and Transport pads will light up when holding down the Shift button.
In Cubase Studio Setup > MIDI Remote, Launchkey MK4 will automatically appear as per the following screenshot:
In Cubase Studio Setup > MIDI Port Setup, Launchkey MK4 will automatically appear as per the following screenshot:
If you need to set up Launchkey MK4 manually, simply match the settings above.
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