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Novation FLkey 61vsNovation Launchkey 25 mk3

Summary

Novation FLkey 61 and Novation Launchkey 25 mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 22 compared specifications.

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FLkey 61
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Launchkey 25 mk3
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20232020
Keyboard
Keys6125
Key sizeFullFull
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedSynth-styleSynth-style
Controls
Pads1616
Faders90
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayLCDLCD
Pitch / modWheelsWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-B
MIDI portsDIN outDIN 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-insAbleton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)952 × 258 × 77 mm463 × 258 × 77 mm
Weight4 kg1.8 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: FLkey 61 – 61 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 25
  • Released: FLkey 61 – 2023 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 2020
  • Faders: FLkey 61 – 9 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 0
  • Bundled software: FLkey 61 – 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 61 – 952 × 258 × 77 mm Launchkey 25 mk3 – 463 × 258 × 77 mm
  • Weight: FLkey 61 – 4 kg Launchkey 25 mk3 – 1.8 kg

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