Novation FLkey MinivsNovation Launchkey 25 mk4
Summary
Novation FLkey Mini and Novation Launchkey 25 mk4: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLkey MiniCurrentView details → | Novation Launchkey 25 mk4CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 25 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Novation mini keys | Novation synth-action |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | None | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Touch strips | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | TRS 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) | 330 × 172 × 41 mm | 463 × 258 × 77 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 2.2 kg |
Key differences
- Released: FLkey Mini – 2022 Launchkey 25 mk4 – 2024
- Key size: FLkey Mini – Mini Launchkey 25 mk4 – Full
- Keybed: FLkey Mini – Novation mini keys Launchkey 25 mk4 – Novation synth-action
- Display: FLkey Mini – None Launchkey 25 mk4 – OLED
- Pitch / mod: FLkey Mini – Touch strips Launchkey 25 mk4 – Wheels
- USB: FLkey Mini – USB-B Launchkey 25 mk4 – USB-C
Both are the same on keys (25), key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).