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Novation FLkey MinivsNovation 61SL mk3

Summary

Novation FLkey Mini and Novation 61SL mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 17 of 22 compared specifications.

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FLkey Mini
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61SL mk3
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20222018
Keyboard
Keys2561
Key sizeMiniFull
Key actionSynth-actionSemi-weighted
AftertouchNoneChannel
KeybedNovation mini keysNovation semi-weighted with aftertouch
Controls
Pads1616
Faders08
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayNoneColour LCD
Pitch / modTouch stripsWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-B
MIDI portsTRS outDIN out, DIN in
CV / Gate outNoYes
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain, Expression, Footswitch
USB bus poweredYesNo
Features & software
FeaturesChord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat, DAW transportArpeggiator, Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Sync in/out
Bundled softwareFL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-insAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)330 × 172 × 41 mm966 × 300 × 100 mm
Weight0.7 kg7.6 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: FLkey Mini – 25 61SL mk3 – 61
  • Key action: FLkey Mini – Synth-action 61SL mk3 – Semi-weighted
  • Aftertouch: FLkey Mini – None 61SL mk3 – Channel
  • Released: FLkey Mini – 2022 61SL mk3 – 2018
  • Key size: FLkey Mini – Mini 61SL mk3 – Full
  • Keybed: FLkey Mini – Novation mini keys 61SL mk3 – Novation semi-weighted with aftertouch

Both are the same on pads (16).