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The FLkey 49 is the ultimate large-key MIDI keyboard for controlling your music production in FL Studio. With dedicated controls for FL Studio's sequencer, Channel Rack and mixing section, as well as creative Scale and Chord modes, the FLkey 49 lets you play with total freedom and take your music even further.
FLkey 49 highlights
- Dedicated controls for FL Studio's sequencer, channel rack and mixing section.
- Sequencer mode for fast programming of rhythms directly with the pads.
- Scale mode to avoid false notes and stay inspired.
- Three Chord modes for playing chords with a single finger.
- Easy automation with eight potentiometers and nine faders to control the mix.
- Comes with a bundle of instruments and effects from renowned partners such as AAS, Spitfire Audio, XLN Audio and Klevgrand.
FLkey 49 Key Features
Sequencer mode
Sequencer mode combines the FLkey 49's pads with FL Studio's step sequencer, allowing you to program rhythms quickly without the need for a computer. Humanize your rhythms and play directly into the Channel Rack or FPC.
Mixing control
With eight knobs and nine faders, control volumes, pans and automations in real time, while navigating FL Studio's Channel Rack and mixing section, without having to look at the screen.
Scale mode and chords
Scale mode guarantees the right notes, so you can play with confidence. With three Chord modes, you can play complex chords with a single finger, creating perfect harmonies every time.
Controls and Performance
Get quick access to essential controls with transport keys, and perform actions like undoing, undoing changes or quantizing elements in an instant. Transport modes give you precise control over tempo and rhythm.
Instrument and effects bundle
FLkey 49 comes with a bundle of instruments and effects from partners such as AAS, Spitfire Audio, XLN Audio and Klevgrand, which you can use directly in FL Studio. Take advantage of the free 6-month trial of FL Studio Producer Edition.
Not-to-be-missed Novation news: NKS and software offer
Novation master keyboards are compatible with the NKS standard Native Instruments has recently opened up the NKS standard to controllers that are not part of their product range. Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) is a standard that allows plug-ins to be connected to physical controllers without any configuration. The NKS ecosystem includes over 2,000 virtual instruments and effects plugins created by more than 250 renowned developers. Komplete 15 Select Bundle* available free of charge! Compatible Novation controllers will be delivered with NI's legendary sounds, allowing your customers to start experiencing the seamless integration between controller and Native plugins. A license code** Komplete 15 Select will allow your customers to choose an edition free of charge from NI's online store. *Free Komplete 15 Select allows users to upgrade to Komplete 15 Standard or Ultimate. **New and existing users will receive a free license code for Komplete 15 Select. To do this, you need to register your Novation product in your customer area if you haven't already done so.
Experts' opinions
- A powerful, intuitive MIDI keyboard for smooth production in FL Studio.
- Excellent integration with FL Studio's mixing and sequencing functions.
Technical sheet
- Number of keys 49 keys
- Touch Light touch
- Number of keys
- 49 velocity-sensitive keys
- Display
- 16 x 2-character display
- Wheels
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Potentiometers
- 8 potentiometers
- Faders
- 9 faders
- Fader keys
- 9 fader mode buttons
- Pads
- 16 velocity-sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
- Octave keys
- Octave up/down keys
- Navigation keys
- Channel Rack navigation buttons
- Keys for presets
- Preset navigation buttons
- Mixing keys
- Left/right keys for mixing
- Play button
- Play/pause button
- Stop button
- Stop button
- Record button
- Record button
- Quantize button
- Quantize button
- Metronome button
- Metronome button
- Undo/redo keys
- Undo/redo keys
- Score Log button
- Score Log button
- Scale button
- Scale button
- Note repeat key
- Note repeat key
- Fixed chord key
- Fixed chord key
- Navigation key
- Navigation key
- Shift key
- Shift key
- Parameter button
- Parameter button
- MIDI output
- MIDI DIN 5-pin output
- Pedal input
- Sustain pedal input on 6.35 mm jack
- USB port
- USB type B port
- Security slot
- Kensington security slot
- FL Studio integration
- Seamless integration with FL Studio
- FL Studio controls
- Mix section volume and pan control
- Channel Rack control
- Channel Rack volume and pan control
- Plug-in control
- Image Line plug-in control
- Live playing
- Live playing in Channel Rack
- Step sequencer control
- Step-sequencer control
- Pattern control
- Pattern selection
- Graphic editor control
- Channel Rack graphic editor control
- FPC and SliceX control
- FPC and SliceX control
- Navigation in FL Studio
- Channel Rack and mixing section navigation
- Playback controls
- Play, stop, record
- Tap tempo
- Tap tempo
- NKS integration
- Integration with the NKS environment for connection with Native Instruments virtual instruments and effects
- Box included
- Novation FLkey 49
- 1 USB A to B cable
- Safety information sheet
- Software included
- FL Studio Producer Edition - 6-month trial
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- AAS Session bundle
- Spitfire Audio Expressive Strings
- Klevgrand DAW Cassette
- Klevgrand Roverb