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Novation FLkey 37vsNovation FLkey 49 mk2

Summary

Novation FLkey 37 and Novation FLkey 49 mk2: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 22 compared specifications.

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Novation

FLkey 37
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Novation

FLkey 49 mk2
General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20222026
Keyboard
Keys3749
Key sizeFullFull
Key actionSynth-actionSemi-weighted
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedSynth-styleSemi-weighted piano-style
Controls
Pads1616
Faders09
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayLCDOLED
Pitch / modWheelsWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-C
MIDI portsDIN outDIN out
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesChord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat, DAW transportArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, 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), Novation plug-in bundle
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)555 × 258 × 77 mm730 × 263.5 × 93 mm
Weight2.2 kg4.08 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: FLkey 37 – 37 FLkey 49 mk2 – 49
  • Key action: FLkey 37 – Synth-action FLkey 49 mk2 – Semi-weighted
  • Released: FLkey 37 – 2022 FLkey 49 mk2 – 2026
  • Keybed: FLkey 37 – Synth-style FLkey 49 mk2 – Semi-weighted piano-style
  • Faders: FLkey 37 – 0 FLkey 49 mk2 – 9
  • Display: FLkey 37 – LCD FLkey 49 mk2 – OLED

Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and pads (16).