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Novation Launchkey 37 mk4vsNovation Launchkey Mini mk3

Summary

Novation Launchkey 37 mk4 and Novation Launchkey Mini mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 22 compared specifications.

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Launchkey 37 mk4
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Launchkey Mini mk3
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20242019
Keyboard
Keys3725
Key sizeFullMini
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedNovation synth-actionNovation mini keys
Controls
Pads1616
Faders00
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayOLEDNone
Pitch / modWheelsTouch strips
Connectivity
USBUSB-CUSB-B
MIDI portsTRS outTRS out
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesArpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transportArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport
Bundled softwareAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundleAbleton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)555 × 258 × 77 mm330 × 172 × 40 mm
Weight2.6 kg0.7 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: Launchkey 37 mk4 – 37 Launchkey Mini mk3 – 25
  • Released: Launchkey 37 mk4 – 2024 Launchkey Mini mk3 – 2019
  • Key size: Launchkey 37 mk4 – Full Launchkey Mini mk3 – Mini
  • Keybed: Launchkey 37 mk4 – Novation synth-action Launchkey Mini mk3 – Novation mini keys
  • Display: Launchkey 37 mk4 – OLED Launchkey Mini mk3 – None
  • Pitch / mod: Launchkey 37 mk4 – Wheels Launchkey Mini mk3 – Touch strips

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