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Novation Launchkey Mini mk3vsNovation Launchkey Mini 25 mk4

Summary

Novation Launchkey Mini mk3 and Novation Launchkey Mini 25 mk4: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 22 compared specifications.

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Launchkey Mini mk3
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Launchkey Mini 25 mk4
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20192024
Keyboard
Keys2525
Key sizeMiniMini
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedNovation mini keysNovation mini keys
Controls
Pads1616
Faders00
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayNoneOLED
Pitch / modTouch stripsTouch strips
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-C
MIDI portsTRS outTRS out
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transportArpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport
Bundled softwareAbleton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-insAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)330 × 172 × 40 mm330 × 172 × 40 mm
Weight0.7 kg0.7 kg

Key differences

  • Released: Launchkey Mini mk3 – 2019 Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – 2024
  • Display: Launchkey Mini mk3 – None Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – OLED
  • USB: Launchkey Mini mk3 – USB-B Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – USB-C
  • Bundled software: Launchkey Mini mk3 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle

Both are the same on keys (25), key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).