Novation FLkey 2 49

From the First Generation to the FLkey 2: An Evolution Designed to Produce Faster

The FLkey marked a turning point by becoming one of the very first master keyboards designed around FL Studio usage, with a production-oriented control logic rather than just "simple MIDI." With the Novation FLkey 2 49, this philosophy goes further: integration remains focused on daily key gestures (sequencing, pattern creation, navigation, mixing), while adding concrete improvements you feel from the very first session.
This second generation emphasizes playability (semi-weighted keyboard), instant parameter reading (OLED screen), and increased expressiveness on the pads thanks to polyphonic aftertouch. The result: fewer clicks, fewer menus, and more finished music.

Who Is the FLkey 2 49 For?

This master keyboard is tailored for producers who compose in FL Studio and want an "obvious" control surface where every section naturally falls under the fingers. If you chain beats, melodies, automation, and level balancing in the same session, the FLkey 2 49 helps you stay focused on listening rather than the mouse.
Its 49-key format is particularly suited for home studios: enough range to play two-handed chords, lay down bass and melody, or work richer voicings, while remaining compact on a desk. It's also an excellent choice for hybrid profiles who alternate keyboard composition and rhythmic programming on pads.

Controls, Creative Modes, and Project Control: The Heart of the Machine

FL Studio Control "at Your Fingertips"

The FLkey 2 49 is designed to take you from idea to arrangement without friction. Dedicated controls facilitate access to essential functions: transport, metronome, undo and redo, pattern and song switching, as well as shortcuts linked to FL Studio workflow. From the Channel Rack to the Playlist, including plugin parameter control, the goal is clear: keep the creative tempo, even when the project gets dense.

Expressive Keyboard and Integrated Writing Tools

The 49 large semi-weighted keys provide a more stable feel for playing dynamic lines and recording clean takes. The pitch bend and modulation wheels add expressiveness to leads, pads, and orchestral instruments.
To speed up writing, creative modes are there to secure and inspire: Scale prevents out-of-scale notes, Fixed Chord allows triggering chords with a single finger, and Chord Map helps quickly build credible progressions. The arpeggiator completes the set to generate rhythmic and harmonic patterns you can evolve in real time.

Rhythms, Performance, and Nuance with the Pads

The 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads are perfect for programming rhythms, launching samples, or finger drumming. The polyphonic aftertouch adds an extra dimension: you can press harder on a pad after the initial strike to modulate a filter, reverb, pitch, or any other assigned parameter, with finer expression than simple global aftertouch.

Mixing, Automation, and Immediate Visibility

With 9 faders and 8 endless encoders, you can adjust levels, write automations, sculpt filters, and dose effects without breaking the listening flow. The OLED screen becomes a real comfort: it helps confirm what you are modifying, at the right moment, without guessing.

A Master Keyboard That Also Integrates with the Rest of the Studio

Beyond FL Studio, the FLkey 2 49 can fit into a larger setup thanks to its MIDI DIN 5-pin output to control hardware synths, and compatibility with the Mackie HUI protocol if you occasionally switch to another DAW. Control customization is also available to adapt assignments to your virtual instruments and production style.

Software and Warranty: A Ready-to-Create Package

The FLkey 2 49 comes with a set of tools to get started quickly: six months access to FL Studio Producer Edition, providing a very complete version for producing, recording, and arranging. Added are content and instruments to vary colors, work keyboard and pad playing, and expand your sonic palette. Finally, the three-year warranty offers appreciated peace of mind for a controller at the heart of the studio.

Technical specifications

Velocity sensitivity of the pads	Yes	Transposition	Yes
Number of faders	9	Aftertouch	No
Number of potentiometers	8	Splittable areas	2
Arpeggiator	Yes	Outputs	Midi, USB-C
Compatibility	PC, Mac, iOS	Color	Grey
Provided software	FL Studio Producer Edition - 6-month trial, GForce AXXESS, GForce Bass Station, GForce Oberheim OB-EZ, GForce Oberheim SEM, Klevgrand Luxe, Klevgrand Slammer, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle, Melodics, Orchestral Tools Parallel Orchestra Bundle	Sequencer	No
Backlit pad	Yes	Power supply	USB-C
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Display	OLED
Category	Master keyboard	Number of pads	16
Number of keys	49	Weight	4 kg
Touch	Triple Sensor Semi Weighted Waterfall Keyboard	Dimensions (mm)	730 x 263 x 93
Key format	big waterfall type

Key size	large	Fader mode keys	9
Keyboard type	semi-weighted	Track bank access keys	2
Pitch bend wheel	1	Channel Rack/preset bank access keys	2
Modulation wheel	1	Shift key	1
Transpose keys (up/down)	2	Settings key	1
Pads with polyphonic aftertouch	16	Transport keys	play, stop, loop, and record
Pad page access keys	2	Function keys	Metronome, Score Log/quantize, Pattern/song, Undo/redo
Scale mode access key	1	Screen	OLED
Chord Map mode access key	1	Connectivity	USB Type-C port
Fixed Chord mode access key	1	5-pin MIDI DIN output	1
Arpeggiator access key	1	Sustain pedal input	1
Encoders	8	Kensington security slot	yes
Encoder bank access keys	2	Powered via USB port	yes
Faders	9