Novation FLkey 61 mk2vsNovation Launchkey Mini 25 mk4
Summary
Novation FLkey 61 mk2 and Novation Launchkey Mini 25 mk4: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLkey 61 mk2 | Novation Launchkey Mini 25 mk4CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 61 | 25 |
| Key size | Full | Mini |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Semi-weighted piano-style | Novation mini keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 9 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | 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 | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Novation plug-in bundle | Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 895 × 263.5 × 93 mm | 330 × 172 × 40 mm |
| Weight | 4.78 kg | 0.7 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: FLkey 61 mk2 – 61 Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – 25
- Key action: FLkey 61 mk2 – Semi-weighted Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – Synth-action
- Released: FLkey 61 mk2 – 2026 Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – 2024
- Key size: FLkey 61 mk2 – Full Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – Mini
- Keybed: FLkey 61 mk2 – Semi-weighted piano-style Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – Novation mini keys
- Faders: FLkey 61 mk2 – 9 Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – 0
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and pads (16).