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Novation Launchkey 25 mk4vsNovation Launchkey 49 mk4

Summary

Novation Launchkey 25 mk4 and Novation Launchkey 49 mk4: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 22 compared specifications.

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Launchkey 25 mk4
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Launchkey 49 mk4
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20242024
Keyboard
Keys2549
Key sizeFullFull
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedNovation synth-actionNovation synth-action
Controls
Pads1616
Faders09
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayOLEDOLED
Pitch / modWheelsWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-CUSB-C
MIDI portsTRS outTRS out, TRS in
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesArpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transportArpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport
Bundled softwareAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundleAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack, White
Dimensions (W × D × H)463 × 258 × 77 mm789 × 258 × 77 mm
Weight2.2 kg3.6 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: Launchkey 25 mk4 – 25 Launchkey 49 mk4 – 49
  • Faders: Launchkey 25 mk4 – 0 Launchkey 49 mk4 – 9
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): Launchkey 25 mk4 – 463 × 258 × 77 mm Launchkey 49 mk4 – 789 × 258 × 77 mm
  • Weight: Launchkey 25 mk4 – 2.2 kg Launchkey 49 mk4 – 3.6 kg

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