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Novation FLkey 49 Keyboard Controller for FL Studio

49-key MIDI Controller Keyboard with 16 RGB-backlit Pads, 8 Knobs, 9 Faders, Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel, Display Screen, 5-pin MIDI Out, 1/4" Sustain In, USB-B Port, and Bundled Software
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Take hands-on Control of FL Studio!

Do you love the power and versatility of FL Studio but prefer a more hands-on approach? The Novation FLkey controller boasts seamless hardware integration with FL Studio’s powerful DAW architecture, yielding the best of both worlds. Each of the controller’s keys and 16 RGB-backlit pads boast velocity sensitivity to capture every nuance of your playing, while the eight assignable knobs and nine customizable faders allow for intuitive editing capabilities. Scale Mode and Chord Mode simplify rapid-fire chord/scale playing on one key — a feature that FL Studio fanatics at Sweetwater find is incredibly powerful as performance and songwriting tools. Plus, direct access to your presets on the FLkey controller reduces your screen diving even further, offering quick switching of your different tones to inject some flair into your playing!

Streamline your creative process

Every facet of Novation’s FLkey controller is purpose-built to streamline your creative process in FL Studio, from the velocity-sensitive keys to the built-in plug-in browsing directly from your keyboard. As much as we love the immense power of modern software’s music-making tools at Sweetwater, it’s hard to match the sheer versatility and immediacy of a physical keyboard, pads, faders, and knobs — the FLkey’s seamless integration into FL Studio’s architecture is sure to unlock your creative potential!

Scale Mode for creative freedom

One of the controller’s most exciting features is its onboard Scale Modes. We all use modes, whether we realize it or not. With the FLkey at your service, you can lay down a smokin’ Mixolydian bass line or rock out a sweet Dorian mode solo without getting bogged down in music theory. (Of course, knowing a little theory never hurt any musician!) Scale Modes transpose the keys you play into notes of the scale you’ve chosen. Just select your root note and the scale you want, and then play. No matter how accomplished a keyboardist you are, the FLkey will expand your musical vocabulary.

Connect your external gear

While the FLkey might be designed for use with FL Studio, it also offers a versatile control service for your external gear with a 5-pin MIDI DIN connection. Hardware synths and other devices are a perfect fit for the FLkey’s smooth key action and assignable controls, allowing you to facilitate everything from either your computer or a standalone setup.

Novation FLkey 49 MIDI Controller Keyboard Features:

  • Complete integration with FL Studio to streamline your workflow
  • Velocity-sensitive keys to capture every nuance of your playing
  • Tap out rhythm tracks and play straight into the Channel Rack with 16 RGB backlit and velocity-sensitive pads
  • Pitch-bend and modulation wheels to inject some character into your sound
  • 8 assignable knobs and 9 customizable faders for intuitive control and mid-performance editing
  • Custom mode offers personalized programming of the pad and knob functions
  • Scale mode and chord mode allow for simplified performance and music creation
  • Plug-in browsing directly from the FLkey to reduce menu diving
  • Custom pad control of Trigger FPC and SliceX to personalize your beats
  • Bundled software included

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Keyboard Controller
  • Number of Keys: 49
  • Type of Keys: Synth Action
  • Velocity Sensitive: Yes
  • Pads: 16 x Velocity Sensitive RGB Pads
  • Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
  • Encoders/Pots: 8 x Pots
  • Faders: 9 x Faders
  • Dedicated Transport Control: Yes, Integration with FL Studio 21.0.3 or later
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain)
  • MIDI I/O: Out
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • Software: FL Studio (trial), XLN Audio Addictive Keys, AAS Session bundle, Spitfire Audio Expressive Strings, Klevgrand DAW Cassette
  • OS Requirements - Mac: MacOS Catalina 10.15 or Later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 8.1 or later
  • Power Supply: USB bus powered
  • Height: 3.03"
  • Width: 31.06"
  • Depth: 10.16"
  • Weight: 6.68 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AMS-FLKEY-49

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Rated 5/5

5 stars

If you're a producer and you use fl studio, this is the best midi keyboard you can have, it's that good and that simple
Rated 5/5

Powerful Device

I just needed a midi keyboard but I decided I might as well get an FL controller, simply because I've been happy with FL for a few years now. Like others have said, yes, it just works inside FL immediately after the necessary firmware. What makes in amazingly powerful for me personally is the ability to map parameters in Arturia's synthesizers in seconds using the "learn" function in their VSTs. You basically gain the tactile feedback of a real synth while simultaneously being able to control FLs transport functions which is nice. It's brand new, so I don't know how well it will hold up, but it seems very well made. Pots feels really good to turn and the faders feel like any fader I've ever used. When using the mixer function to switch between the x8 banks of the mixer, my framerate will drop which is my only gripe so far. That could be a me problem, but overall I don't really mind. This is about as good as it gets for the price point.
Rated 4.5/5

This is the definition of plug and play

I bought this keyboard two weeks ago and the only reason it don't get five stars is because that didn't say it wasn't compatible with FL 20 you gotta update if you gonna use this other than that this key board is just plug and play straight from the box
Rated 4.5/5

nice!

I like this keyboard, it is nice using a fuller size one. I have been using akai mini (which are also great) but it is nice to have a wider range of keys. I also enjoy the control I have over FL. I am still trying to figure out the chords function. But that is nothing a few youtube videos can't fix. I laso like having the sliders that control the mix. and for the proce, you can not complain, also comes wiyh some useful software
Music background: bedroom producer , rapper,
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