Producer Rack

Checked September 2026

Novation

Novation FLkey 49 MK2 review

MIDI controllers

A 49-key MIDI keyboard built for FL Studio with dedicated FL Studio function buttons and six months of FL Studio Producer Edition. Best for fl studio users who want a keyboard with built-in DAW integration. Price: $289.99 (MSRP).

Novation FLkey 49 MK2 by Novation

Key features

  • 49 keys
  • Dedicated FL Studio function buttons
  • Six months of FL Studio Producer Edition included
  • Full-size 5-pin MIDI out
  • Sustain pedal input
  • Bus-powered over USB-C

Pros

  • Purpose-built FL Studio mapping
  • Bundle includes FL Studio Producer Edition trial period and plugins

Cons

  • Optimized for FL Studio over other DAWs

Novation FLkey 49 MK2 alternatives

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    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
  • $149once

    A 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
  • $139.99once

    A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
All Novation FLkey 49 MK2 alternatives

Sources: novationmusic.com

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