Novation FLkey Mini USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

Remember that childhood dream of being a rockstar, but adulthood snuck up on you and all you have is a tiny desk and questionable life choices? Well, fret no more, because the FLKeys Mini 25 is here to make your musical dreams a reality – minus the questionable spandex and excessive hairspray. This miniature maestro is specifically designed to supercharge your FL Studio productions. Don't be fooled by its size, this little keyboard is brimming with big personality. Those 25 mini keys? They might be on the shorter side, but they play like a dream. Imagine tiny, responsive pianos that respond to your touch with the enthusiasm of a toddler discovering bubble wrap. It's pure, unadulterated fun at your fingertips. But this keyboard is so much more than just a keyboard. It's your gateway to beat-making bliss. Equipped with 16 glorious RGB backlit pads, this little guy lets you unleash your inner drummer (or DJ, or whatever beat-making persona you're feeling today). These aren't just your average pads – they're like miniature trampolines for your creativity, begging to be pounded with rhythmic inspiration. And with the RGB lights putting on a mini light show with every hit, you might just find yourself composing symphonies of light and sound that would make even Daft Punk jealous. Here's the real magic trick: FLKeys integrates with FL Studio like cheese integrates with macaroni. It's a match made in music production heaven. All the controls you need are right there at your fingertips, from recording and transport to navigating your masterpiece. It's like having a musical co-pilot whispering sweet production secrets in your ear. Now, let's be honest, those mini keys might feel a bit like playing the piano with baby mittens at first. But that's also what makes this little keyboard so darn portable! Think of it as your musical muse on the go. Toss it in your backpack, hop on a bus, and crank out a future chart-topper while you're hurtling down the highway. So, if you're looking for a keyboard that packs a mighty punch in a pint-sized package, then the FLKeys Mini 25 is your new best friend. It's got the brains, the beauty (seriously, those light-up pads are strangely hypnotic), and the brawn to turn your musical ideas into reality. Just be prepared for your pet goldfish to develop a sudden fascination with the flashing lights – hey, maybe you've just inspired your next aquatic EDM prodigy! My Verdict: Not to be too obvious, but it's pretty safe to assume I'm giving this little guy two thumbs up. Four thumbs if we're counting toes.

Great midi controller helps alot with chords and very intuitive for Fl users like me 👍

Amazing keyboard, super well built, love the customization and the integration with FL studio

Bought this as a present for my (now ex) fiance. Big user of FL. Straight out of the box, the keyboard is ready to go. Just plug into the power and connect to the computer. After connecting the computer the FL software immediately started updating the necessary drivers and started interfacing with software perfectly. Well almost perfect, there were a few snags figuring out settings, but if you ask me, that had more to do with my ex's intelligence then the software. The creators clearly had ease of use and connectivity in mind making this. The piano itself felt sturdy and well made. Heavy, but not hard to move heavy. It was very easy to pack up when he moved out, just wrapped it in a blanket and carried carefully. It is very long if you get the full size. (Obviously) I myself don't know all the features it had but he was happy with it. If you like using FL and use it often, this keyboard is probably a no brainer. The value for the keyboard is fantastic too. 100% fair and not overpriced.

I got the FLKey 37. This is my first MIDI keyboard and I really like it. I love that the pads are sensitive to your touch. You just tap it and it registers the hit. No "click" or anything, so it makes it pretty good for making drum beats. I especially love how you can play scales and even emulate a piano keyboard on the pads. The piano keys are pretty nice and the pots (the little black knobs at the top) are very satisfying to turn. The whole thing feels pretty sturdy and it seems to be constructed with good quality parts. I really love how you get some free goodies that would otherwise cost you a few hundred dollars, so the price is definitely a snag if you want an authentic-sounding piano along with several other instruments/effects. It's a really good product and it's definitely something you will want to get as a beginner. Now for some complaints. First, the velocity curve feels wrong. It takes a lot of effort to get the velocity up high. It feels wrong to me that I have to practically slam the keys to get high velocity. Of course, you can change the velocity curve in the settings (or even disable it if you want). The same goes for the pads, but you can change the velocity curve as well. That's great and I definitely recommend changing it unless you love hitting hard. Next is the key count. It's good for writing melodies, but as soon as I started playing around with it, I realized that 37 keys aren't enough if you want to play with something that has as wide of a range as a piano. It will suffice for now, but I wish that they made a version with 61 or more keys. I might end up buying another keyboard in the future for that reason. It's a shame, too, because FLKey has so much potential. The thing that really irks me, however, is the automation. You can't custom assign the pots to plugin parameters using MIDI learn as they are only programmed to do that with the stock FL Studio instruments. It's actually amusing to me that they don't even bother programming the controls for the free software that you get by buying FLKey (if you're going to team up with instrument makers the least you could do is make sure your product works with them). Being a programmer myself, however, I found out that you can mess with the settings on scripts used to control the keyboard. I can add synths that I have installed and assign the pots to certain functions that appear in the parameters section under the current project browser (I haven't tested it with effect plugins yet, so I don't know how that will go). The mod and pitch wheel are globally linked by default, meaning that you can modulate them with a bit of programming-free tinkering (they appear under the "remote control" section in the current project browser). I don't know whether or not the scripts get updated, because if they do then your modifications will be overwritten. It feels like a shoddy fix because of that and it's the reason why I gave it 4 out of 5 stars, as most of you will likely use different synthesizers other than the stock FL Studio ones. Overall, if you are just starting out with FL Studio and expect to use the stock instruments, then it should fit you just fine. Otherwise with a bit of dirty work, you can modify it to fit your needs, but you need to have a bit of knowledge about programming so most will find it at least somewhat difficult. I really love how much more immersed you are in your music making when you get a keyboard, and the same applies to automation. By being able to use knobs instead of the mouse to control parameters, I feel that I have more control over my sounds. Because of that, I recommend you tinker around with the scripts a little (specifically, the native_pot_parameters.py in the novation/script file where the scripts for Novation midi keyboards are stored) if you want to get the most out of this product.

Awesome keyboard, been using it for about 1.5 years now. The configuration tool (Novation Components) is just a website that pushes changes directly to your keyboard, so you don't need to have 24/7 background process crapware installed like gaming mice, headsets, etc. REALLY appreciate this. The keyboard pots and faders aren't motorized (won't move on their own when you change something in FL using a mouse) but that's okay, because FL added a feature in the main settings that lets you ignore fader inputs until they're pushed to the current value FL has, which in practice makes it act almost as good as motorized faders. And if you like the colorful pads on the top left, GO LOOK IN YOUR KEYBOARD SETTINGS! You can turn up the brightness, and it looks even more epic! :P I will say, definitely get a usb extension cable if your setup has the keyboard off to the side or otherwise not right in front of your computer. The original cable length was not enough for the way I have my room set up. And you're probably buying this specific keyboard because you're an FL Studio user. Well, the octave buttons, fixed chords, and that sort of stuff works at the keyboard level, so you can still use it on websites or other MIDI-related tools. Also, that list of plugins that comes with it isn't the entire list forever-- I get emails every now and then of new plugins they add to the list of free stuff for their customers. I never ever get spam/marketing from that address, so yeah, make sure you sign up for the free goodies.

This MIDI controller is great for FL Studio users. Maps instantly and everything works as described. However, if you plan on using with a MacBook, like me, you will need the USB A to USB C adapter, or some sort of hub because this unit ships with a USB B to USB A cable. And most Macs don’t have the USB A ports anymore. Still five stars, but just unfortunate. Either way it’s a great product and the features, quality, and usability are unmatched at this price point ( for FL Studio.) I also use this as a MIDI controller for my Roland synth which works great. I can use this to control my software, as well as play audio from my other keyboard. So I can keep my other board off to the side and my desk is not cluttered.

Had this keyboard for a month. Before I praise the product, I have to warn that serious piano players will probably not like the feel of the keys. It takes above average effort to actuate the keys, so you probably won't be able to play La Campanella on this without pulling a forearm tendon. This doesn't really bother me as a non-piano player, just a producer. For everything else, this is a huge asset to FL Studio users. So many QOL and shortcuts that allow you to work efficiently without knowing keybinds. Here's the BIGGEST advantage: you are able to cycle through presets in most FL studio plugins (every plugin so far, in my experience), which saves the time and hassle of pulling up the preset list, and navigating to the next one on the list. Makes sound design 10% of the agonizing experience it is. The materials don't feel shoddy either, it's built tough, and the pads can feel velocity accurately. TL;DR: For FL Studio producers that don't care about the key stiffness, this is a must have, you will save a lot of time and effort in your workflow. If you have experience playing piano, I'd try to find a demo to feel if you can tolerate the keys first.

Overall this keyboard really does sync well with FL Studio as the videos and descriptors explain. I have found that though the previous statement is generally factually true; I do find sometimes that I have to unplug and re-plug in the midi because FL freezes. It pays therefore to save often if your in the midst of a project to avoid data loss.

価格は妥当。FL Studio に切り替えたのを期に購入。接続したら速攻で使用できましたし、マニュアルを見てないけれど2〜3時間弄くり回したら大体の機能が解りました。筐体も大きすぎず、程よい感じで使いやすい。このDAWを使っている初心者さんなら奮発してでも購入する価値はあります。

Superou minhas expectativas

A good equipment for music production.

I've been using it for quite a while and it's really good for its price, you do get a bunch of VSTs free of charge as well which is also a plus. Though the keys feel narrow and mushy, go for the 48 one if you need the best experience or better yet FLKey 2.