Novation FLkey 37 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for FL Studio, 37-Key

Novation FLkey 37 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for FL Studio, 37-Key, New, Action Position Control Panel

Novation FLkey 37 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for FL Studio, 37-Key, New, Action Position Back

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Designed for FL Studio, the Novation FLkey 37 gives you instant hands-on control of MIDI instruments and functions like note repeat, sequencing, and more.

Overview

FLkey 37 is the ultimate full-size MIDI keyboard controller for complete hands-on music production in FL Studio. With controls for FL Studio's Sequencer, Channel Rack and Mixer, and creative Scale and Chord modes, FLkey 37 lets you play freely so you can make more of your music.

Get a one-minute overview of the FLkey Mini and FLkey 37 in this video from Novation:

Sequencer Mode maps FLkey 37's pads to FL Studio's step sequencer for programming beats fast. Two Pad modes give your rhythms real human feel and get you off the grid: play straight into the Channel Rack or FPC, and trigger slices in SliceX.

See how sequencing works on FLkey in this 30-second video from Novation:

Need some crisp hi-hat rolls? Note Repeat makes it easy every single time.

Bring FL Studio's Mixer and Channel Rack controls off the screen and into your hands. Tweak your volumes or pans and record automation on the fly with the eight knobs. Access your score log, and undo, redo, quantise and metronome in an instant with essential transport controls. Browse presets in your Image Line plug-ins to change up instruments and sounds fast, with no mouse needed.

Get a quick look at how to use FLkey's pots for mixing:

Scale mode makes sure you always hit the right note, keeping the music flowing. Three Chord modes let you play a range of chords with one finger, unlocking big harmonies and new sounds instantly. Combine FLkey 37's musical tools to unlock new creative boundaries and find ideas you never knew… read more you had.

FLkey 37 comes with a six-month trial of FL Studio Producer. Make more of your music, however you want, wherever you want.

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Features:

- Seamless integration with FL Studio: produce music easily with essential controls at your fingertips
- Step sequencer: take control of FL Studio's step sequencer and program drums easily
- Channel Rack playability: Play directly into the Channel Rack from FLkey 37's pads
- Instrument and plug-in control: browse presets, tweak Image-Line plug-ins and record natural-sounding automation with eight assignable knobs
- FL Studio software: Includes a six-month trial of FL Studio Producer edition
- Includes NKS support: This controller unlocks seamless control of over 2,000+ NKS instruments and effects. It enables users to load instruments and effects, tweak parameters, browse and manage presets with tangible controls, keeping creators' minds and hands on the music. No time is wasted creating, saving, and resetting controller parameter mappings.
- Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle packed with synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects suited to your genre of choice to start experiencing the seamless connection between the controller and NKS.

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Specs

Hardware:
- 37 velocity sensitive keys
- 16 x 2 char screen
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- 8 pots
- 16 RGB Backlit, Velocity Sensitive Pads
- Octave up/down buttons
- Channel Rack up/down buttons
- Preset up/down buttons
- Mixer left/right buttons
- Play/pause button
- Stop button
- Record button
- Quantise button
- Metronome button
- Undo/redo buttons
- Score Log button
- Scale button
- Note Repeat button
- Fixed chord button
- Navigation button
- Shift button
- Settings button
- 5 pin MIDI out socket
- Sustain pedal 1/4" jack input
- USB B Socket
- Kensington security slot

Seamless FL Studio Integration:
- Mixer Volume and Pan control
- Channel Rack Volume and Pan control
- Image Line plugin control
- Channel Rack performance
- Step Sequencer control
- Channel Rack Graph Editor control
- FPC and SliceX control
- Channel Rack and Mixer navigation
- Play, stop, record
- Tap tempo
-Note Repeat:
- Note Repeat on the pads
- Rate: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and all associated triplets
-Scale Mode:
- Map scales to the keyboard
- Minor, Major, Dorian, Mixolydian, Phrygian, Harmonic Minor
- Minor Pentatonic, Major Pentatonic
-Chord Modes:
- Fixed Chord
- Scale Chord
- User Chord
-Custom Modes:
- Pot Custom Mode for MIDI assignment
- Pad Custom Mode for MIDI assignment
-Power Requirements:
- USB bus powered
- Power supply not included
-Included Software:
- FL Studio Producer Edition - 6 Month Trial
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- AAS Session bundle
- Spitfire Audio Expressive Strings
- Klevgrand DAW Cassette
- Klevgrand Roverb
-What's In The Box:
- Novation FLkey 37
- 1 x USB A to B type cable
- Safety information sheet

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 7.5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 25 x 14 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AMS-FLKEY-37

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-431-2609

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted February 26, 2024 by Anon Ymous

"FL Keys is a poorly executed disappointment"

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FL Keys is a dumpster fire. It does not work right out of the box. The company does not provide a manual so you have to search for the website to know where you can download the software. Then you have to track down online tutorials to learn how to map channel inputs correctly. After that adventure you have to try to work your magic with FL Studio even though the software lacks any innovative samples and is instead filled to the brim with basic elements you can find in every other DAW. Most people don't want to reinvent the wheel every time they start a project. It would be nice to have something to inspire you and get the creative juices flowing. On top of all that the button mapping is illogical and there is a never ending feeling of bewilderment as I wished I could change something that can not be changed. Certain buttons might as well be set in stone. It felt like the company treats customers like children by saying: "How dare you question my decisions? We know what's best for you. Now stfu and do it our way with these basic building blocks." FL Keys is an exotic torture device designed to break your spirit by drowning you in mediocrity. Treat this device like drugs. Stay away and warn anyone considering it to avoid this foolish path.

Sound
The sounds are so basic and it did not match my musical style.

Features
The sound library and included samples are far too simple. The instruments are below the quality needed… read more to create a masterpiece. This piece of equipment is so useless I wouldn't give to a child.

Ease of Use
The learning curve is sharper than a 3 piece suit. A manual is not provided. You have to figure out everyting on your own or track down tutorials.

Quality
Construction is of the hard plastic variety and is resistant to fingerprints.

Value
This should be $70 considering how bad it is. It's only saving grace is the construction. Everything else falls short.

Manufacturer Support
Customer support was laughable. There was no manual included and by the time customer service responded I already found the answer to my question on a forum or a video tutorial.

The Wow Factor
I returned this after 7 days and would never buy this again.

Musical Background:
Sound Designer for indie videogames

Musical Style:
Electronic, ambient chill, classical

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