Novation FLkey 2 61: Full-Range FL Studio Control with Faders

The Novation FLkey 2 61 is a 61-key MIDI keyboard controller that combines the deepest FL Studio integration with a full-range semi-weighted keybed and nine faders. As a controller and not a synthesizer, it has no internal sound engine and makes no sound on its own; it sends MIDI that plays the instruments inside FL Studio. This second-generation FLkey improves on the original with faders, upgraded keys and split/layer performance. For the keyboard player who produces in FL Studio, the FLkey 2 61 offers both the range to play and the controls to mix.

Semi-Weighted 61-Key Keybed

The FLkey 2 61 features a new semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive 61-key keybed, giving keyboard players five full octaves and a more expressive touch than the synth-action first generation. Semi-weighted keys add gentle resistance and return, sitting between light synth action and heavy hammer action for a piano-like feel that many players prefer. Velocity sensitivity translates how hard you press into how loud the note sounds, preserving natural dynamics. The wide range makes room for split-hand parts, extended chord voicings and expressive lead lines.

Nine Faders for Mixing and Automation

New in the second generation, nine faders let the FLkey 2 61 control the FL Studio mixer and plugin parameters with tactile, linear sliders. A fader is a straight-line control ideal for setting levels, blending sends or drawing smooth automation, tasks that feel awkward with a mouse. With nine of them you can ride several channels at once or automate parameters expressively from the hardware. This sets the FLkey 2 61 apart from the fader-less FLkey 2 37 and Mini models.

A Controller with No Internal Sound Engine

Because the FLkey 2 61 is a control surface, its keys, faders, pads and knobs transmit MIDI to shape sounds that live inside your software rather than making audio themselves. A MIDI controller turns your playing and control moves into data, so the sound comes from FL Studio's synths, samplers and effects. This keeps the controller flexible enough to drive any instrument you load without being tied to one voice. For a computer-based producer, that clean split between hands and software is the whole point of a controller.

Deep FL Studio Integration

The FLkey 2 61 integrates deeply with FL Studio, mapping automatically to the Channel Rack, Mixer, Playlist and plugins the instant you connect it. Deep integration means the hardware configures itself to the software, so faders, pads and transport buttons already know their jobs with no manual setup. You can browse sounds, program the step sequencer, mix and automate entirely from the controller. This tailored workflow is why FL Studio users reach for an FLkey rather than a generic MIDI keyboard.

Split and Layer with Scale, Chord and Arpeggiator

The FLkey 2 61 offers keyboard split and layer modes plus an OLED display, Scale Mode, Chord Modes and an arpeggiator for versatile, musical performance. Split places different sounds in different key ranges, such as a bass in the left hand and a lead in the right, while layer stacks two sounds on the same keys. Scale Mode keeps you in key, Chord Modes trigger full chords from single notes, and the arpeggiator turns held chords into rhythmic patterns. These features help both trained players and beatmakers craft rich, in-key parts quickly.

16 RGB Pads, USB-C Power and Broad Compatibility

Sixteen velocity-sensitive RGB pads cover beats, clips and step sequencing, while the FLkey 2 61 runs on USB-C bus power from a single cable. Beyond FL Studio, HUI mode controls other DAWs and a 5-pin MIDI output drives external hardware, so the controller works well in any studio. A 6-month FL Studio Producer Edition subscription plus a bundle of music-production software gets producers started right away. This mix of full-range keys, faders and connectivity makes the FLkey 2 61 a capable centerpiece for a home or project studio.