Novation FLkey 2 61 — a USB/MIDI keyboard controller

Following the FLkey 2 49 , Novation has introduced the flagship second-generation FLkey model with native FL Studio control.

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The keyboard has 61 full-size semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys. Controls include nine faders and a dedicated row of function buttons with Fader Mode (Plugin, Mixer Volume, Channel Volume, Custom) and Zones (Part A, Part B, Layer, Split) sections. Like the 49-key model, the 61-key version has conventional pitch and modulation wheels and quick access to Score Log, Undo/Redo, Pattern/Song, Metronome and Mixer Bank. USB-C supplies power. A 3.5 mm MIDI output connects external hardware, and a 6.35 mm input accepts a sustain pedal.

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The controller shares the range's built-in arpeggiator, OLED display, eight endless encoders and 16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Alongside Play, Stop and Record, the control section has octave transpose buttons. The controller supports NKS and class-compliant operation without installing drivers. Included software covers six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, Melodics, Novation Play, GForce instruments (Bass Station, Oberheim SEM, Oberheim OB-EZ and AXXESS), Klevgrand LUXE and Slammer, Parallel Orchestra and Native Instruments Komplete Select.

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Novation FLkey 2 61 is available for $330.