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Novation Launchkey Mini 37 mk4vsNovation 49SL mk3

Summary

Novation Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 and Novation 49SL mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 19 of 22 compared specifications.

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Launchkey Mini 37 mk4
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49SL mk3
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20242018
Keyboard
Keys3749
Key sizeMiniFull
Key actionSynth-actionSemi-weighted
AftertouchNoneChannel
KeybedNovation mini keysNovation semi-weighted with aftertouch
Controls
Pads1616
Faders08
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayOLEDColour LCD
Pitch / modTouch stripsWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-CUSB-B
MIDI portsTRS outDIN out, DIN in
CV / Gate outNoYes
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain, Expression, Footswitch
USB bus poweredYesNo
Features & software
FeaturesArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transportArpeggiator, Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Sync in/out
Bundled softwareAbleton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW CassetteAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
Size & weight
ColoursBlack, WhiteBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)477.8 × 176.8 × 49 mm812 × 300 × 100 mm
Weight0.98 kg6.5 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – 37 49SL mk3 – 49
  • Key action: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – Synth-action 49SL mk3 – Semi-weighted
  • Aftertouch: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – None 49SL mk3 – Channel
  • Released: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – 2024 49SL mk3 – 2018
  • Key size: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – Mini 49SL mk3 – Full
  • Keybed: Launchkey Mini 37 mk4 – Novation mini keys 49SL mk3 – Novation semi-weighted with aftertouch

Both are the same on pads (16).