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Novation FLkey 37vsNovation FLkey 49

Summary

Novation FLkey 37 and Novation FLkey 49: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 22 compared specifications.

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FLkey 37
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FLkey 49
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20222023
Keyboard
Keys3749
Key sizeFullFull
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedSynth-styleSynth-style
Controls
Pads1616
Faders09
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayLCDLCD
Pitch / modWheelsWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-B
MIDI portsDIN outDIN out
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesChord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat, DAW transportChord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat, DAW transport
Bundled softwareFL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-insFL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)555 × 258 × 77 mm789 × 258 × 77 mm
Weight2.2 kg3.3 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: FLkey 37 – 37 FLkey 49 – 49
  • Released: FLkey 37 – 2022 FLkey 49 – 2023
  • Faders: FLkey 37 – 0 FLkey 49 – 9
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): FLkey 37 – 555 × 258 × 77 mm FLkey 49 – 789 × 258 × 77 mm
  • Weight: FLkey 37 – 2.2 kg FLkey 49 – 3.3 kg

Both are the same on key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).