Novation FLkey 37 mk2vsNovation Launchkey Mini mk3
Summary
Novation FLkey 37 mk2 and Novation Launchkey Mini mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLkey 37 mk2 | Novation Launchkey Mini mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2019 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 25 |
| Key size | Full | Mini |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Synth-style | Novation mini keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | None |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN out | TRS out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Novation plug-in bundle | Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 557 × 251 × 79 mm | 330 × 172 × 40 mm |
| Weight | 2.18 kg | 0.7 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: FLkey 37 mk2 – 37 Launchkey Mini mk3 – 25
- Released: FLkey 37 mk2 – 2026 Launchkey Mini mk3 – 2019
- Key size: FLkey 37 mk2 – Full Launchkey Mini mk3 – Mini
- Keybed: FLkey 37 mk2 – Synth-style Launchkey Mini mk3 – Novation mini keys
- Display: FLkey 37 mk2 – OLED Launchkey Mini mk3 – None
- Pitch / mod: FLkey 37 mk2 – Wheels Launchkey Mini mk3 – Touch strips
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).