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Novation Launchkey Mini 25 mk4vsNovation 61SL mk3

Summary

Novation Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 and Novation 61SL mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 17 of 22 compared specifications.

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Launchkey Mini 25 mk4
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61SL mk3
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20242018
Keyboard
Keys2561
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, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transportArpeggiator, Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Sync in/out
Bundled softwareAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundleAbleton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)330 × 172 × 40 mm966 × 300 × 100 mm
Weight0.7 kg7.6 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – 25 61SL mk3 – 61
  • Key action: Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – Synth-action 61SL mk3 – Semi-weighted
  • Aftertouch: Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – None 61SL mk3 – Channel
  • Released: Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – 2024 61SL mk3 – 2018
  • Key size: Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – Mini 61SL mk3 – Full
  • Keybed: Launchkey Mini 25 mk4 – Novation mini keys 61SL mk3 – Novation semi-weighted with aftertouch

Both are the same on pads (16).