Novation - FLKEY-2-61 MIDI Controller

FLkey 2 61 is Novation’s next-generation MIDI keyboard made specifically for FL Studio, giving you five octaves of semi-weighted keys, expressive polyphonic-aftertouch pads and deep, hands-on control of your projects. From sketching ideas and programming drums to shaping sounds and finishing your mix, it keeps you locked into the music and away from the mouse.

Made for FL Studio

FLkey 2 61 is tightly integrated with FL Studio so you can stay in the groove while you create. Play instruments, launch and sequence Patterns, tweak the Channel Rack and ride the Mixer without ever breaking your flow. Dedicated transport and workflow buttons let you start, stop, loop, switch between Pattern and Song modes, quantise, use Score Log and more, all directly from the keyboard.

Expressive Keys and Pads

With 61 full-size, semi-weighted keys, FLkey 2 61 feels like a real instrument under your fingers, ideal for playing basslines, chords and melodies with nuance and control. Pitch and modulation wheels add extra expression for evolving leads and pads. Sixteen RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch let you finger-drum, trigger samples and perform dynamic fills with FPC, SliceX and Fruity Slicer, or step-sequence Patterns directly in the Channel Rack.

Creative Tools to Keep You Inspired

Built-in musical tools help you write faster and stay in key. Scale mode locks the keyboard to your chosen scale so every note fits your track. Fixed Chord mode lets you trigger full chords from a single key, while Chord Map mode turns the pads into a bank of ready-made, harmonically related chords for instant progressions. A powerful arpeggiator makes it easy to generate rhythmic patterns and evolving sequences that keep ideas flowing.

Hands-on Mixing and Plugin Control

Eight endless encoders and nine precision faders give you detailed control over levels, filters, sends and effects. Everything is pre-mapped to FL Studio’s key areas so you can balance your mix, tweak plugins and navigate your Playlist directly from the hardware. The crisp OLED display provides instant visual feedback on what you are adjusting, which chord you are playing and more, so you always know exactly what is happening in your project.

Ready for the Modern Studio

FLkey 2 61 slots straight into a modern hybrid setup. A full-size MIDI out lets you control external synths and other MIDI hardware, while class-compliant USB-C connectivity keeps things simple with Mac, Windows and iOS devices. NKS support opens up seamless control of Native Instruments and other NKS-ready plugins, and Novation Components software makes it easy to create custom mappings for FL Studio, third-party instruments and outboard gear.

Software to Get You Started

To help you hit the ground running, FLkey 2 61 includes a six-month trial of FL Studio Producer Edition, so you can start producing straight away. You also get access to Novation Play, Melodics lessons tailored for FLkey, and a curated collection of premium instruments and effects from partners including Native Instruments, GForce, Klevgrand and Orchestral Tools, giving you a powerful sound palette from day one.

• Deep FL Studio Integration - FLkey 2 61 is hardwired to FL Studio’s core tools so you can control the Channel Rack, Step Sequencer, Mixer, Playlist and transport directly from the keyboard, keeping you focused on creativity instead of menu-diving.
• 61 Semi-weighted Keys with Creative Modes - Five octaves of full-size, semi-weighted keys feel responsive and musical, while Scale, Fixed Chord and Chord Map modes help you write chord progressions and melodies quickly without hitting wrong notes.
• 16 RGB Pads with Polyphonic Aftertouch - Velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch are perfect for expressive finger drumming, triggering samples and sequencing Patterns, giving your beats life and dynamics straight from the hardware.
• Hands-on Mixing, Plugins and External Gear - Eight endless encoders, nine faders and a clear OLED display provide precise control over levels, effects and instruments, while full-size MIDI out and class-compliant USB-C connectivity let FLkey 2 61 integrate smoothly with both software and hardware setups.

Hardware

• Keys: 61
• Key size: Full-size
• Key bed: Semi-weighted
• Pads with polyphonic aftertouch: 16
• Encoders: 8
• Faders: 9
• Fader buttons: 9
• Pitch wheel: 1
• Modulation wheel: 1
• Encoder bank buttons: 2
• Pad page buttons: 2
• Mixer bank buttons: 2
• Channel Rack/Preset bank buttons: 2
• Shift buttons: 1
• Settings buttons: 1
• Octave up and down buttons: 2
• Arpeggiator buttons: 1
• Scale mode buttons: 1
• Chord Map mode buttons: 1
• Fixed Chord mode buttons: 1
• Transport buttons: Play, Stop, Loop, Record
• Workflow buttons: Metronome, Score Log/Quantise, Pattern/Song, Undo/Redo
• Display: OLED
• 5-pin MIDI output: 1
• Sustain pedal input: 1
• Connectivity: USB type-C
• Bus powered: Yes
• Kensington Lock: Yes

Software Compatibility

• Class compliant with recent Mac, Windows PC and iOS devices

Power Requirements

• USB bus powered
• Power supply not included