Akai MPK Mini Plus vs Novation Launchkey 49 MK4
| Akai MPK Mini Plus | Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED | 49 semi-weighted piano-style keys |
| Aftertouch | — | Keyboard aftertouch unspecified; pads have polyphonic aftertouch (16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads) |
| Sequencer | internal 2-track sequencer / 37-key controller with step sequencer, CV/Gate I/O; 8 notes polyphony per step, 16 notes per Drum Step; arpeggiator | Generative arpeggiator with step editor |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads; (8) 360 rotary knobs | 16 RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch; 8 endless rotary encoders; 9 faders and buttons |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 4.08 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Release month | 10 | 8 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Akai MPK Mini Plus if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.26 kg vs 4.08 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Plus · Novation Launchkey 49 MK4. Rows with a highlighted background differ.