Novation FLkey 49vsNovation Launchkey 25 mk3
Summary
Novation FLkey 49 and Novation Launchkey 25 mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLkey 49CurrentView details → | Novation Launchkey 25 mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 25 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| 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 | LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| 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 | Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 789 × 258 × 77 mm | 463 × 258 × 77 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.8 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: FLkey 49 – 49 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 25
- Released: FLkey 49 – 2023 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 2020
- Faders: FLkey 49 – 9 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 0
- Bundled software: FLkey 49 – FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins Launchkey 25 mk3 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins
- Dimensions (W × D × H): FLkey 49 – 789 × 258 × 77 mm Launchkey 25 mk3 – 463 × 258 × 77 mm
- Weight: FLkey 49 – 3.3 kg Launchkey 25 mk3 – 1.8 kg
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).