Novation FLkey 49vsNovation Launchkey 25 mk4
Summary
Novation FLkey 49 and Novation Launchkey 25 mk4: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLkey 49CurrentView details → | Novation Launchkey 25 mk4CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 25 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Synth-style | Novation synth-action |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 9 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | LCD | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| 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, Sequencer, 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, Novation Sound Collective bundle |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 789 × 258 × 77 mm | 463 × 258 × 77 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.2 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: FLkey 49 – 49 Launchkey 25 mk4 – 25
- Released: FLkey 49 – 2023 Launchkey 25 mk4 – 2024
- Keybed: FLkey 49 – Synth-style Launchkey 25 mk4 – Novation synth-action
- Faders: FLkey 49 – 9 Launchkey 25 mk4 – 0
- Display: FLkey 49 – LCD Launchkey 25 mk4 – OLED
- USB: FLkey 49 – USB-B Launchkey 25 mk4 – USB-C
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).