Novation has expanded its FLkey range of FL Studio-compatible keyboard controllers with the new FLkey 2, with upgraded hardware plus deeper connections to FL Studio tools and workflows.

Available in four configurations – the FLkey 2 Mini 25, FLkey 2 37, FLkey 2 49 and FLkey 2 61 – the new latest launch from Novation is aimed squarely at FL Studio users with a raft of improved features.

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Hardware upgrades include more responsive pads than the previous FLkey generation, endless encoders, an OLED display which places essential information directly onto the keyboard interface, plus semi-weighted keys on the FLkey 49 and 61.

Additionally, all four keyboard controllers feature a suite of powerful creative tools, including Scale and Chord modes, and an arpeggiator function.

Via “enhanced DAW scripts”, the new FLkey 2 controllers offer “deeper connections” to FL studio, including tactile control over essential Channel Rack, Mixer, and plugin parameters, as well as expanded sequencing capabilities for the two rows of RGB-backlit pads.

The new controllers offer “great-feeling” keys and pitch and mod wheels or touch strips, and enable control beyond FL Studio via a MIDI Out port, plus Mackie HUI support. Additionally, FLkey 2 controllers are NKS (Native Kontrol Standard)-ready.

Also, each of the new FLkey 2 controllers comes with a collection of software, including a six-month subscription to FL Studio’s Producer Edition; which includes premium instruments and effects from Native Instruments, GForce, Orchestral Tools and Klevgrand; and Novation Play, a virtual instrument designed to work “seamlessly” with FLkey’s controls.

“We’re proud to have worked so closely with Image-Line to deliver the only keyboard controller designed specifically for FL Studio,” says Nicholas Howlett, Novation’s Head of Marketing.

“Through this collaboration, we’ve added even more direct hardware access to the features and workflows that are most important to FL Studio’s core user base. We know FLkey 2 will be a huge step forward for beatmakers and producers.”

Pricing & availability

• FLkey 2 Mini – $129.99 / £109.99 / €109.24
• FLkey 2 37 – $229.99 / £199.99 / €193.27
• FLkey 2 49 – $279.99 / £229.99 / €226.88
• FLkey 2 61 – $329.99 / £279.99 / €277.30

Learn more at Novation.

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