What is the best alternative to Novation FLkey 37 MK2?

Checked September 2026

Best Novation FLkey 37 MK2 alternatives (2026)

The closest Novation FLkey 37 MK2 alternatives are Akai Professional MPK Mini IV, Arturia MiniLab 3, Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4, based on overlapping categories and operating systems. Novation FLkey 37 MK2 is best for fl studio users who want a keyboard with built-in DAW integration and starts at $239.99 (MSRP).

Akai Professional
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV
$99once
Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Arturia
Arturia MiniLab 3
$149once
A 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Novation
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
$139.99once
A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Native Instruments
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32
$139once
NI's smallest keyboard controller with 32 synth-action keys and deep NKS/Komplete integration.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Akai Professional
Akai Professional MPD218
PAID
A MIDI-over-USB pad controller with 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPC pads and 6 assignable knobs.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Novation
Novation Launchpad Mini
$129.99once
A compact 64 RGB-pad MIDI grid controller for clip launching in Ableton Live.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Arturia
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3
$299once
49-key USB-MIDI controller with LCD display, arpeggiator, and Analog Lab V integration.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
M-Audio
M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3
PAID
An ultra-portable 32 mini-key USB MIDI keyboard controller for Mac and PC.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Nektar Technology
Nektar Impact GX61
PAID
A 61-key USB MIDI controller keyboard with built-in Nektar DAW integration.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Akai Professional
Akai Professional APC Mini MK2
PAID
A slim 64-pad and fader controller built for hands-on Ableton Live control.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported

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Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is the closest match: it is best for compact beat and melody production on the go and starts at $99.