NOVATION Launchkey MK3

Given how central in-the-box plug-ins and instruments are to contemporary production, the controller keyboard is often one of the most essential aspects of the studio, a conduit to a virtual sonic universe. Having a well-designed and flexible controller, therefore, is vital. You don’t want to spend thousands of pounds on synthesisers and virtual instruments only to have your playing experience compromised by something that doesn’t feel genuine or doesn’t provide the versatility you require.

Novation has always been one of the leading lights in this arena. Its original Launchkey was released in 2013 and followed by an updated version in 2016. Now, after a four-year wait, the MK3