Novation FLkey 2 37

FLkey 2: The Logical Evolution of the FL Studio Dedicated Controller

With the FLkey series, Novation made a rare choice: designing a master keyboard primarily for FL Studio, instead of a "generalist" surface to adapt. The FLkey 2 37 continues this approach by refining access to essential DAW functions and making the production workflow more direct, tactile, and musical.
Compared to the first generation, this version emphasizes more comfortable daily control: an OLED screen to instantly visualize what you're modifying, creative tools focused on composition, and more expressive pads thanks to polyphonic aftertouch. The result: less time navigating and more time finishing tracks.

A Master Keyboard for FL Studio Producers, Beatmakers, and Busy Composers

The Novation FLkey 2 37 is aimed at those who want to move quickly in FL Studio without sacrificing playing feel. The 3 octaves are ideal for composing basslines, playing right-hand chords, recording melodies, or controlling a software synth, all while maintaining a compact format suitable for home studios.
If you produce beats, the RGB pads become a natural extension of the Channel Rack and finger drumming instruments. And if you mix "on the fly," the encoders and transport controls let you chain recording, editing, automation, and balancing without breaking your flow.

Key Features: Immediate Control, Assisted Composition, Performance

Ready-to-Use FL Studio Controls

The strength of the FLkey 2 37 lies in its native mapping oriented towards production: from step sequencing to pattern creation, through the Playlist and your instruments' and effects' parameters, everything is designed to minimize clicks and speed up arrangement. Transport keys (play, stop, loop, record) and dedicated functions (metronome, undo/redo, pattern and song, score log, and quantize) give you a "console" feel at the heart of the DAW.

Creative Tools: Play in Key, Harmonize Faster

When inspiration strikes, the FLkey 2 37 helps you capture it cleanly. The Scale mode prevents wrong notes and secures takes, the Fixed Chord mode lets you trigger full chords with a single finger, and the Chord Maps make building progressions more intuitive. Add an arpeggiator to generate dynamic patterns, and you have a perfect controller to move from a loop to a full track structure in record time.

Pads with Polyphonic Aftertouch: Groove, Nuance, Life

The 16 pads are not just for triggering sounds: with polyphonic aftertouch, you can add expression after the initial hit (opening a filter, increasing modulation, thickening reverb, etc.) in a more organic way. This is especially effective on drums and slices, but also on synths and textures when you want to evolve the sound without multiplying mouse automation.

8 Endless Encoders and OLED Screen: Precision and Visibility

The 8 encoders facilitate level adjustments, filter sweeps, effect sends, and fine parameter control. The OLED screen provides clear feedback on your changes, making sessions more comfortable, especially when switching between sound design, arrangement, and pre-mixing.

Studio Openness: MIDI DIN, iOS, and Extended Compatibility

Beyond FL Studio, the FLkey 2 37 fits easily into a hybrid setup: the 5-pin MIDI DIN output allows you to control hardware synths, drum machines, or any compatible module. It can also integrate with other environments thanks to support for the Mackie HUI protocol, and is customizable via Novation Components to tailor controls to your workflow.

Technical specifications

Velocity sensitivity of the pads	Yes	Transposition	Yes
Number of potentiometers	8	Aftertouch	No
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	37	Weight	2.18 kg
Touch	Dynamic	Dimensions (mm)	557 x 251 x 79
Key format	big

Key size	full-size	Arpeggiator access key	1
Key action	synth-action	Scale mode access key	1
Pads with polyphonic aftertouch	16	Chord Map mode access key	1
Encoders	8	Fixed Chord mode access key	1
Pitch bend wheel	1	Transport keys	play, stop, loop, and record
Modulation wheel	1	Function keys	Metronome, Score Log/Quantize, Pattern/Song, Undo/Redo
Encoder bank access buttons	2	Screen	OLED
Pad page access buttons	2	5-pin MIDI DIN output	1
Track bank access buttons	2	Sustain pedal input	1
Channel Rack/preset bank access buttons	2	Connection	USB Type-C port
Shift key	1	USB-powered	yes
Settings key	1	Kensington security slot	yes
Transpose keys (up/down)	2