The following chart compares the features of SL MkIII and Launchkey MK4 for the 49/61 models, and is applicable to these products with the included software. Additional functionality might be achieved by installing 3rd party software.
For a comparison chart between Launchkey MK2, MK3, and MK4 see this article: Launchkey Comparison Chart
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Feature |
SL MkIII | Launchkey MK4 |
| Keys | Semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch (Channel/Polyphonic) | Premium semi-weighted waterfall keys |
| Key LEDs | RGB LEDs | None |
| Pads | 16 pads with Aftertouch (Channel/Polyphonic) | 16 improved pads with Aftertouch (Channel/Polyphonic) |
| Encoders | 8 endless encoders (2 banks) | 8 endless encoders (2 banks) |
| Faders | 8 faders | 9 faders |
| Buttons | 16 buttons | 9 fader buttons |
| Pitch and Mod | Wheels with RGB LEDs | Wheels |
| Screen | 5 LCD screens | 1 OLED screen |
| Chord modes | None |
Fixed Chord (keys) User Chord (pads) Chord Map (pads) |
| Scales (keys) |
Natural Minor Major Dorian Phrygian Mixolydian Melodic Minor Harmonic Minor Bebop Dorian Blues Minor Pentatonic Hungarian Minor Ukrainian Minor Marva Todi Whole Tone Chromatic |
Major Minor Dorian Mixolydian Lydian Phrygian Locrian Whole Tone Half Whole Dim Whole Half Diminished Blues Minor Pentatonic Major Pentatonic Harmonic Minor Harmonic Major Dorian #4 Phrygian Dominant Melodic Minor Lydian Augmented Lydian Dominant Super Locrian 8-tone Spanish Bhairav Hungarian Minor Hirajoshi In-Sen Iwato Kumoi Pelog-Selisir Pelog-Tembung |
| Arp Types |
Up Down Up/Down 1 Up/Down 2 Random Played Chord |
Up Down Up/Down Up/Down 2 As Played Random Chord Strum |
| Arp Control |
Type Gate Sync Rate Octaves Velocity Length Chance |
BPM Swing Rate Gate Type Octave Mutate Rhythm |
| Sequencer | 16-step sequencer per Part | None |
| Zones | Up to 8 Parts | Up to 2 Parts |
| DAW integration |
Ableton Live Logic Pro Reason HUI |
Ableton Live Logic Pro Cubase FL Studio HUI |
| DAW controls |
DAW (pads) Grid (pads) Device (encoders) Pan (encoders) Sends (encoders) Volume (faders) |
DAW (pads) Drum (pads) Plugin (encoders) Mixer [Level/Pan] (encoders) Sends (encoders) Transport (encoders) Volume (faders) |
| Transport/Workflow controls |
Rewind Fast Forward Stop Play Loop Record Capture MIDI Undo |
Play Record Stop Loop Quantise Metronome Capture MIDI Undo Redo |
| Custom MIDI controls |
Customised via Components
Up to 64 Templates (8 Parts available at the same time), each consisting of:
16 encoders (2 banks of 8) 16 pads 8 faders 16 buttons Mod Wheel Pedals Keys (Aftertouch)
Ability to choose a destination for the custom control data (i.e. MIDI, USB, CV, or all)
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Customised via Components
Up to 4 Custom Modes for each set of controls (i.e. pads, encoders, fader & fader buttons), each consisting of:
16 encoders (2 banks of 8) 16 pads 9 faders 9 fader buttons Mod Wheel Pedal |
| Sessions | 64 Sessions | None |
| I/O |
USB-B MIDI In (5-pin DIN) MIDI Out (5-pin DIN) MIDI Thru/Out 2 (5-pin DIN) Sustain (1/4") Expression (1/4") Footswitch (1/4") 2x CV (3.5mm) 2x Gate (3.5mm) 2x Mod (3.5mm) Clock Out (3.5mm) |
USB-C MIDI Out (5-pin DIN) Sustain (1/4") |