Novation FLkey 49vsNovation FLkey 49 mk2
Summary
Novation FLkey 49 and Novation FLkey 49 mk2: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLkey 49CurrentView details → | Novation FLkey 49 mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 49 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Synth-style | Semi-weighted piano-style |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 9 | 9 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | LCD | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN out | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Chord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins | FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Novation plug-in bundle |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 789 × 258 × 77 mm | 730 × 263.5 × 93 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 4.08 kg |
Key differences
- Key action: FLkey 49 – Synth-action FLkey 49 mk2 – Semi-weighted
- Released: FLkey 49 – 2023 FLkey 49 mk2 – 2026
- Keybed: FLkey 49 – Synth-style FLkey 49 mk2 – Semi-weighted piano-style
- Display: FLkey 49 – LCD FLkey 49 mk2 – OLED
- USB: FLkey 49 – USB-B FLkey 49 mk2 – USB-C
- Bundled software: FLkey 49 – FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins FLkey 49 mk2 – FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Novation plug-in bundle
Both are the same on keys (49), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).