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Novation FLkey 49vsNovation FLkey Mini

Summary

Novation FLkey 49 and Novation FLkey Mini: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 22 compared specifications.

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FLkey 49
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FLkey Mini
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20232022
Keyboard
Keys4925
Key sizeFullMini
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedSynth-styleNovation mini keys
Controls
Pads1616
Faders90
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayLCDNone
Pitch / modWheelsTouch strips
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-B
MIDI portsDIN outTRS 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 mm330 × 172 × 41 mm
Weight3.3 kg0.7 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: FLkey 49 – 49 FLkey Mini – 25
  • Released: FLkey 49 – 2023 FLkey Mini – 2022
  • Key size: FLkey 49 – Full FLkey Mini – Mini
  • Keybed: FLkey 49 – Synth-style FLkey Mini – Novation mini keys
  • Faders: FLkey 49 – 9 FLkey Mini – 0
  • Display: FLkey 49 – LCD FLkey Mini – None

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