Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 MIDI Keyboard Controller User Manual

1. හැඳින්වීම

The Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 is a 61-key semi-weighted USB MIDI keyboard controller designed for comprehensive digital audio workstation (DAW) integration and music production. It features a suite of onboard creation tools, including Chord & Scale Modes, 16 velocity-sensitive drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch, and an editable Arpeggiator. The controller is engineered for musical expression and an efficient creative workflow.

ප්රධාන ලක්ෂණ ඇතුළත් වේ:

• Premium Semi-Weighted Keybed: Offers a responsive playing experience.
• 16 FSR Drum Pads: With polyphonic aftertouch for dynamic drumming, clip launching, and chord triggering.
• DAW Integration: Seamless control with major DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reason, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour.
• නිර්මාණාත්මක මෙවලම්: Includes Scale Mode to prevent wrong notes, Chord Modes for quick progressions, and a powerful Arpeggiator.
• OLED සංදර්ශකය: Provides clear visual feedback for settings and parameters, including a Chord Detector.
• NKS-සූදානම්: Integrates with Native Instruments software for enhanced control.

2. සැකසුම් මාර්ගෝපදේශය

This section outlines the steps to set up your Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 controller.

2.1. ඇසුරුම් ඉවත් කිරීම සහ අන්තර්ගතය

ඇසුරුම්කරණයෙන් සියලුම සංරචක ප්‍රවේශමෙන් ඉවත් කරන්න. පහත අයිතම එහි ඇති බවට වග බලා ගන්න:

• Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 Controller
• USB කේබලය
• ආරක්ෂිත තොරතුරු පත්රිකාව

2.2. ඔබේ පරිගණකයට සම්බන්ධ වීම

1. Place the Launchkey 61 MK4 on a stable, flat surface.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the Launchkey 61 MK4.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (PC or Mac). The Launchkey is USB-powered and does not require an external power supply.
4. Your computer should automatically detect the device. For specific driver installations or software bundles, refer to the Novation website or the included safety information sheet.

2.3. මෘදුකාංග ස්ථාපනය සහ DAW ඒකාබද්ධ කිරීම

The Launchkey 61 MK4 is designed for seamless integration with various DAWs. Follow these general steps:

1. Visit the official Novation webඅඩවිය (novationmusic.com) and register your product. This will grant access to included software bundles (e.g., Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE) and any necessary drivers or firmware updates.
2. Install any required drivers as instructed by Novation.
3. ඔබ කැමති DAW (උදා: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio) විවෘත කරන්න.
4. Navigate to the DAW's preferences or settings menu, typically under 'MIDI' or 'Control Surfaces'.
5. Select the Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 as a control surface and/or MIDI input device. Specific setup instructions for each DAW can be found in the Novation online documentation.

3. මෙහෙයුම් උපදෙස්

The Launchkey 61 MK4 offers a range of controls and features for music creation and performance.

3.1. ඉවරයිview පාලනයන්

The controller features a semi-weighted keyboard, 16 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 rotary encoders, 9 faders, transport controls, and an OLED display.

3.2. DAW පාලනය

Once integrated with your DAW, the Launchkey provides hands-on control over various functions:

• ප්රවාහන පාලන: Play, Stop, Record, Loop, and other navigation functions.
• මික්සර් පාලනය: Faders can control track volumes, while rotary encoders can adjust pan or send levels.
• උපාංගය සහ බලපෑම් පාලනය: Encoders and faders can be mapped to control parameters of virtual instruments and effects within your DAW.
• Clip Launching: The 16 pads can be used to launch clips and scenes in compatible DAWs like Ableton Live.

3.3. FSR Drum Pads

The 16 FSR (Force Sensing Resistor) pads are highly responsive and offer polyphonic aftertouch, allowing for expressive performances. They can be used for:

• Drum programming and finger drumming.
• Triggering samples and loops.
• Launching clips and scenes in Ableton Live.
• Acting as step sequencers or chord triggers.

3.4. Creative Modes: Chord, Scale, and Arpeggiator

The Launchkey 61 MK4 includes powerful tools to enhance your musical creativity:

• පරිමාණ ප්‍රකාරය: This mode ensures that any note you play will be in the selected scale, preventing incorrect notes and facilitating melodic exploration.
• ස්වර මාතයන්: Three distinct Chord Modes allow you to trigger complex musical progressions from a single key or pad. The OLED display can show the currently played chord.
• Arpeggiator: The unique and editable Arpeggiator can generate rhythmic and melodic patterns from held notes. Parameters such as rate, direction, and octave range can be adjusted.

3.5. Software Bundle

Your Launchkey 61 MK4 includes a comprehensive software bundle to get you started with music production. This typically includes:

• Ableton Live Lite
• කියුබස් LE
• Sounds and instruments from GForce, Klevgrand, Orchestral Tools, and Native Instruments.
• Melodics lessons for learning to play.

Access to these resources is usually provided upon product registration on the Novation webඅඩවිය.

4. නඩත්තු කිරීම

Proper care and maintenance will ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your Launchkey 61 MK4.

4.1 පිරිසිදු කිරීම

• පිරිසිදු කිරීමට පෙර සෑම විටම USB කේබලය විසන්ධි කරන්න.
• Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the surface of the controller.
• මුරණ්ඩු අපිරිසිදුකම සඳහා, තරමක් dampරෙදි කැබැල්ලේ නිමාව සහ ඉලෙක්ට්‍රොනික උපාංගවලට හානි කළ හැකි බැවින්, රළු රසායනික ද්‍රව්‍ය, උල්ෙල්ඛ පිරිසිදු කරන්නන් හෝ ද්‍රාවක භාවිතා කිරීමෙන් වළකින්න.
• කිසිදු විවරයකට ද්‍රව ඇතුළු වීමට ඉඩ නොදෙන්න.

4.2 ගබඩා කිරීම සහ හැසිරවීම

• පාලකය සෘජු හිරු එළිය, අධික උෂ්ණත්වයන් සහ අධික ආර්ද්‍රතාවයෙන් ඈත්ව සිසිල් වියළි ස්ථානයක ගබඩා කරන්න.
• Avoid placing heavy objects on the controller.
• When transporting the device, use a protective case to prevent damage from impacts or dust.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. Refer to qualified service personnel for any repairs.

5. දෝශ නිරාකරණය

This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your Launchkey 61 MK4.

5.1. No Power/Device Not Recognized

• USB සම්බන්ධතාවය පරීක්ෂා කරන්න: Ensure the USB cable is securely connected to both the Launchkey and your computer. Try a different USB port or cable.
• පරිගණක බලය: ඔබේ පරිගණකය නිද්‍රා ප්‍රකාරයේ නොව ක්‍රියාත්මක කර ඇති බවට වග බලා ගන්න.
• රියදුරන්: Verify that the necessary drivers are installed. Check the Novation webනවතම රියදුරන් සඳහා අඩවිය.
• යළි අරඹන්න: Try restarting your computer and the Launchkey (by unplugging and replugging the USB cable).

5.2. No Sound or MIDI Output

• DAW Settings: In your DAW's preferences, ensure the Launchkey 61 MK4 is selected as a MIDI input device and that the correct track is armed for recording or receiving MIDI.
• Instrument Loaded: Verify that a virtual instrument or sound is loaded and active in your DAW.
• වෙළුම් මට්ටම්: Check the volume levels on your DAW, computer, and audio interface.
• මිඩි නාලිකාව: Ensure the Launchkey and your DAW/instrument are communicating on the same MIDI channel.

5.3. Controls Not Responding Correctly

• DAW Mapping: Confirm that the controls (faders, knobs, pads) are correctly mapped within your DAW. Some DAWs require manual mapping for certain functions.
• ස්ථිරාංග: Check the Novation website for any available firmware updates for your Launchkey. Updating firmware can resolve performance issues.
• කර්මාන්තශාලා යළි පිහිටුවීම: As a last resort, performing a factory reset on the Launchkey may resolve persistent issues. Refer to the Novation documentation for instructions on how to perform a factory reset.

6. පිරිවිතර

7. වගකීම් සහ සහාය

7.1. වගකීම් තොරතුරු

Novation products typically come with a manufacturer's warranty. For detailed information regarding the warranty period and terms for your Launchkey 61 MK4, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Novation webඅඩවිය.

7.2. පාරිභෝගික සහාය

For technical assistance, product registration, driver downloads, firmware updates, or further documentation, please visit the official Novation support page:

නවෝත්පාදන සහාය Webඅඩවිය

You can also explore the Novation brand store on Amazon for additional product information and accessories:

Novation Store on Amazon