Novation FLpadvsNovation Launchpad X
Summary
Novation FLpad and Novation Launchpad X: 2 Novation pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLpadComing soonView details → | Novation Launchpad XCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Announced | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2019 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
| Pads | 64 | 64 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 0 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | FL Studio integration, Step sequencer, Channel Rack control, Custom modes | Scale mode, Chord mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | 6 months of FL Studio Producer Edition, UVI Prime 8+, Klevgrand Slammer and LUXE, GForce synths, Melodics lessons | Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 240 × 240 × 17.6 mm | 241 × 241 × 17.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.9 kg |
Key differences
- Released: FLpad – 2026 Launchpad X – 2019
- Bundled software: FLpad – 6 months of FL Studio Producer Edition, UVI Prime 8+, Klevgrand Slammer and LUXE, GForce synths, Melodics lessons Launchpad X – Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
- Dimensions (W × D × H): FLpad – 240 × 240 × 17.6 mm Launchpad X – 241 × 241 × 17.5 mm
- Weight: FLpad – 0.82 kg Launchpad X – 0.9 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (Polyphonic), pads (64), faders (0) and knobs / encoders (0).