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Novation Launchkey 25 mk3vsNovation Launchkey Mini 37 mk4

Summary

Novation Launchkey 25 mk3 and Novation Launchkey Mini 37 mk4: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 22 compared specifications.

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Launchkey 25 mk3
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Launchkey Mini 37 mk4
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20202024
Keyboard
Keys2537
Key sizeFullMini
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedSynth-styleNovation mini keys
Controls
Pads1616
Faders00
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
FeaturesArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transportArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport
Bundled softwareAbleton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-insAbleton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack, White
Dimensions (W × D × H)463 × 258 × 77 mm477.8 × 176.8 × 49 mm
Weight1.8 kg0.98 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: Launchkey 25 mk3 – 25 Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – 37
  • Released: Launchkey 25 mk3 – 2020 Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – 2024
  • Key size: Launchkey 25 mk3 – Full Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – Mini
  • Keybed: Launchkey 25 mk3 – Synth-style Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – Novation mini keys
  • Display: Launchkey 25 mk3 – LCD Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – OLED
  • Pitch / mod: Launchkey 25 mk3 – Wheels Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – Touch strips

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