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Novation FLkey Mini User Manual

Novation FLkey Mini
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User Guide
Version 4.0

Questions and Answers:

Novation FLkey Mini Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys25
Key TypeSynth-action
Control Knobs8
Pitch Bend/ModulationYes
ArpeggiatorYes
USB PoweredYes
ConnectivityUSB
Transport ControlsYes
MIDI I/OUSB MIDI
Weight1.2 kg
AftertouchNo
DisplayNo
CompatibilityFL Studio
Pads16 x RGB Backlit Pads

Summary

Key Features

Dedicated Integration with FL Studio

Offers essential controls for producing music within FL Studio.

Mixer and Plugin Control

Adjust volume, pan, and tweak Image-Line plugins using rotary knobs.

Step Sequencer and Drum Programming

Take control of FL Studio's step sequencer for easy drum programming.

Channel Rack Playability

Play directly into the Channel Rack using the device's pads.

Instrument Control via Pads

Trigger FPC and SliceX for expressive beats and melodies.

Getting Started

Connecting FLkey to Computer

Connect the FLkey to your computer using the provided USB cable.

Hardware Overview

Pitch and Modulation Strips

Touch strips for pitch bending and parameter modulation.

Control Buttons Explained

Details on Shift, Transpose, and Octave buttons for primary functions.

Pad Functionality

Overview of the 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads and their uses.

Mode and Function Buttons

Explains Scale, Note Repeat, Play, and Record buttons.

Rotary Pots for Control

Eight pots for controlling parameters across different modes.

Connectivity Ports Overview

Details on USB Type-B, Sustain, and MIDI Out ports.

Working with FL Studio

FL Studio Integration

Seamless integration and deep control for FL Studio production.

Installation and Setup

Steps to install and configure the FLkey for use with FL Studio.

Manual MIDI Configuration

Guide for manually setting up MIDI input/output devices in FL Studio.

Transport Controls

Using the Play and Record buttons for music playback and recording.

Preset Navigation

Pad Modes Overview

Channel Rack Mode

Lets you audition and select channels in the FL Studio Channel Rack.

Instrument Mode

Controls selected instruments, with special layouts for FPC, Slicex, Fruity Slicer.

Sequencer Mode

Allows creation and editing of steps in the FL Studio sequencer.

Channel Rack Mode Details

Triggering Channels and Pad Colors

Each pad triggers a single channel; pads light to show channel assignment.

Instrument Pad Mode Details

FPC, Slicex, Fruity Slicer Layouts

Special pad layouts for controlling FPC, Slicex, and Fruity Slicer plugins.

FPC Pad Control

FPC Drum Pad Mapping

Left and right pads control bottom and top halves of FPC drum pads.

Slicex Slice Playback

Banking Slices with Pads

Page left/right to bank to next 16 slices and trigger them.

Fruity Slicer Integration

Default Instrument Layout Features

Sequencer Mode Operation

Channel Rack Graph Editor

Custom Pad Mode Configuration

Pot Modes Overview

Plugin Pot Mode

Mixer Volume Pot Mode

Mixer Pan Pot Mode

Custom Pot Mode Configuration

Focusing FL Studio Windows

Note Repeat Feature

Setting Note Repeat Rate

Hold Note Repeat button and press rate keys (1/4, 1/8, etc.) to set the repeat rate.

Setting Note Repeat Tempo

Adjusting Note Velocity

Standalone Features: Transpose

Transposing Keyboard Notes

Shift notes up or down by 1-11 semitones using Transpose button and pads.

Octave Button Operations

Scale Mode Activation

Setting Scale Root Note

Hold Scale button and press a key to set the root note for the scale.

Scale Mode Selection

Shift Button Functions

Latching Control Pages

Latching Transpose Controls

Latching Shift Controls

Custom Modes and Components

Device Settings Configuration

Troubleshooting and Support

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