Novation
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.
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Checked September 2026
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 vs Novation Launchpad Mini (2026)
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 is best for compact daw control with pads and encoders; Novation Launchpad Mini is best for compact ableton live clip launching and finger drumming. Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 starts at $139.99 and Novation Launchpad Mini at $129.99.
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Novation
Novation Launchpad Mini
A compact 64 RGB-pad MIDI grid controller for clip launching in Ableton Live.
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| Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 | Novation Launchpad Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | compact daw control with pads and encoders | compact ableton live clip launching and finger drumming |
| Starting price | $139.99 | $129.99 |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | USB-MIDI | USB-MIDI |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 25 synth-action mini-keys, 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 8 endless rotary encoders, 128x64 monochrome OLED display, Scale, Chord, and generative arpeggiator modes | 64 RGB-backlit pads in an 8x8 grid, 3 Custom Modes via Novation Components, USB-C, bus powered, Kensington lock slot, Deep Ableton Live Session View integration |
| Developer | Novation | Novation |
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Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 starts at $139.99; Novation Launchpad Mini starts at $129.99.
25 synth-action mini-keys, 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 8 endless rotary encoders, 128x64 monochrome OLED display, Scale, Chord, and generative arpeggiator modes.
64 RGB-backlit pads in an 8x8 grid, 3 Custom Modes via Novation Components, USB-C, bus powered, Kensington lock slot, Deep Ableton Live Session View integration.