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Novation FLkey 37vsNovation 61SL mk3

Summary

Novation FLkey 37 and Novation 61SL mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 15 of 22 compared specifications.

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FLkey 37
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61SL mk3
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20222018
Keyboard
Keys3761
Key sizeFullFull
Key actionSynth-actionSemi-weighted
AftertouchNoneChannel
KeybedSynth-styleNovation semi-weighted with aftertouch
Controls
Pads1616
Faders08
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayLCDColour LCD
Pitch / modWheelsWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-B
MIDI portsDIN outDIN out, DIN in
CV / Gate outNoYes
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain, Expression, Footswitch
USB bus poweredYesNo
Features & software
FeaturesChord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat, DAW transportArpeggiator, Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Sync in/out
Bundled softwareFL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-insAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)555 × 258 × 77 mm966 × 300 × 100 mm
Weight2.2 kg7.6 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: FLkey 37 – 37 61SL mk3 – 61
  • Key action: FLkey 37 – Synth-action 61SL mk3 – Semi-weighted
  • Aftertouch: FLkey 37 – None 61SL mk3 – Channel
  • Released: FLkey 37 – 2022 61SL mk3 – 2018
  • Keybed: FLkey 37 – Synth-style 61SL mk3 – Novation semi-weighted with aftertouch
  • Faders: FLkey 37 – 0 61SL mk3 – 8

Both are the same on pads (16).