Novation FLkey 49vsNovation FLkey Mini 25 mk2
Summary
Novation FLkey 49 and Novation FLkey Mini 25 mk2: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLkey 49CurrentView details → | Novation FLkey Mini 25 mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 25 |
| Key size | Full | Mini |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Synth-style | Synth-style |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 9 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | LCD | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| 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 | 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 | 338.5 × 176.8 × 49 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 0.78 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: FLkey 49 – 49 FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – 25
- Released: FLkey 49 – 2023 FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – 2026
- Key size: FLkey 49 – Full FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – Mini
- Faders: FLkey 49 – 9 FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – 0
- Display: FLkey 49 – LCD FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – OLED
- Pitch / mod: FLkey 49 – Wheels FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – Touch strips
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).