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Novation FLkey 61vsNovation FLkey Mini 25 mk2

Summary

Novation FLkey 61 and Novation FLkey Mini 25 mk2: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 22 compared specifications.

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FLkey 61
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Novation

FLkey Mini 25 mk2
General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20232026
Keyboard
Keys6125
Key sizeFullMini
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedSynth-styleSynth-style
Controls
Pads1616
Faders90
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayLCDOLED
Pitch / modWheelsTouch strips
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-C
MIDI portsDIN outTRS out
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesChord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat, DAW transportArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, 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), Novation plug-in bundle
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)952 × 258 × 77 mm338.5 × 176.8 × 49 mm
Weight4 kg0.78 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: FLkey 61 – 61 FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – 25
  • Released: FLkey 61 – 2023 FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – 2026
  • Key size: FLkey 61 – Full FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – Mini
  • Faders: FLkey 61 – 9 FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – 0
  • Display: FLkey 61 – LCD FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – OLED
  • Pitch / mod: FLkey 61 – Wheels FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – Touch strips

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