FLkey 2 61

The brand Novation

Novation FLkey 61 is a MIDI master keyboard designed for producers who want to exploit the full potential of FL Studio with real playing comfort. With its 61 semi-weighted keys, expressive pads, faders and numerous dedicated controls, it makes composing, producing and mixing much smoother. All essential FL Studio functions are directly accessible from the keyboard, speeding up your workflow. It’s an excellent choice for the advanced home studio, complete composition and producers looking for a true control center for their setup.

Features

Total control of FL Studio

FLkey 61 has been designed specifically for FL Studio to make production more intuitive. You can directly control the Channel Rack, Step Sequencer, plug-ins, Playlist and mix without leaving the keyboard. This native integration saves you time at every creative stage and immediately enhances your working comfort.

Comfortable five-octave semi-weighted keyboard

Its 61-key semi-weighted keyboard offers a precise, pleasant feel for composing in the right conditions. The five octaves enable you to play more complex parts without constantly changing register. You can also take advantage of the pitch bend and modulation wheels to add more expression to your melodies and performances.

RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch

16 velocity-sensitive pads let you program rhythms naturally and trigger samples quickly in FL Studio. Thanks to polyphonic aftertouch, you can add extra nuances while playing to make your sequences more lively. They are particularly effective for finger drumming with FPC, SliceX or Fruity Slicer.

Creative tools for easier composing

Scale mode helps you stay in the right key and simplifies melody creation. Fixed Chord mode lets you play complete chords with a single finger, while Chord Maps make it easy to create modern, musical progressions. The integrated arpeggiator quickly generates rhythmic and melodic ideas to enrich your productions.

Precise mix control

Eight endless encoders and nine faders provide direct access to volumes, filters, effects and plug-in parameters. You can adjust your mix faster and more precisely than with a mouse. The OLED display shows important information immediately, so you can keep a clear overview of your session.

Advanced studio functions

The FLkey 61 lets you divide the keyboard into several zones, or superimpose two instruments to control several sounds simultaneously. Its standard MIDI DIN output also makes it easy to connect external synths and other MIDI equipment to build a more complete studio setup.

Compatible with your entire production environment

The keyboard supports Novation Components, NKS plug-ins and Mackie HUI protocol to work with other STANs. You can customize the controls to suit your workflow and easily integrate the FLkey 61 into a modern production environment.

Full software bundle included

The FLkey 61 comes with six months’ access to FL Studio Producer Edition and an extensive collection of virtual instruments, effects and sound banks. You immediately have everything you need to produce, mix and experiment with different musical styles without additional purchase.

What we like / What we need to know

• Complete and efficient native integration with FL Studio.
• Comfortable five-octave keyboard for serious composing, playing and producing.
• Handy physical faders for mixing and automation.
• Pads with polyphonic aftertouch rare in this category.
• Split and layer functions useful for advanced setups and performances.
• More cumbersome format, mainly designed for fixed studio installation.

Who’s it for?

• FL Studio producers who want complete hardware control of the software.
• Musicians looking for a comfortable keyboard for multi-octave composition.
• Beatmakers and electro producers who regularly work in the home studio.
• Intermediate and advanced users who want to improve their production and mixing workflow.
• Creators who want a keyboard that can drive both FL Studio and external synths.