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Novation FLkey 49vsNovation FLkey 61

Summary

Novation FLkey 49 and Novation FLkey 61: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 3 of 22 compared specifications.

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FLkey 49
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FLkey 61
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20232023
Keyboard
Keys4961
Key sizeFullFull
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedSynth-styleSynth-style
Controls
Pads1616
Faders99
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)789 × 258 × 77 mm952 × 258 × 77 mm
Weight3.3 kg4 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: FLkey 49 – 49 FLkey 61 – 61
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): FLkey 49 – 789 × 258 × 77 mm FLkey 61 – 952 × 258 × 77 mm
  • Weight: FLkey 49 – 3.3 kg FLkey 61 – 4 kg

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