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Novation Launchkey Mini 37 mk4vsNovation Launchkey Mini mk3

Summary

Novation Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 and Novation Launchkey Mini mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 22 compared specifications.

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Launchkey Mini 37 mk4
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Launchkey Mini mk3
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20242019
Keyboard
Keys3725
Key sizeMiniMini
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedNovation mini keysNovation mini keys
Controls
Pads1616
Faders00
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayOLEDNone
Pitch / modTouch stripsTouch strips
Connectivity
USBUSB-CUSB-B
MIDI portsTRS 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 R0Verb & DAW CassetteAbleton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins
Size & weight
ColoursBlack, WhiteBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)477.8 × 176.8 × 49 mm330 × 172 × 40 mm
Weight0.98 kg0.7 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – 37 Launchkey Mini mk3 – 25
  • Released: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – 2024 Launchkey Mini mk3 – 2019
  • Display: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – OLED Launchkey Mini mk3 – None
  • USB: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – USB-C Launchkey Mini mk3 – USB-B
  • Bundled software: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette Launchkey Mini mk3 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – 477.8 × 176.8 × 49 mm Launchkey Mini mk3 – 330 × 172 × 40 mm

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