Novation FLkey 2 Mini 25

Novation FLkey 2 Mini 25 is a compact 25-mini-key MIDI controller designed for FL Studio, with direct integration for Channel Rack, Step Sequencer, Mixer, plugins, and Patterns. It features 16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 8 endless encoders, an OLED display, integrated creative functions, an arpeggiator, minijack MIDI output, and USB-C power.
The compact controller for producing in FL Studio with real project control
Novation FLkey 2 Mini 25 is a USB-C MIDI controller designed to integrate directly into the FL Studio workflow. Its compact structure with two octaves of synth-action mini-keys allows you to write basslines, melodies, chords, and harmonic ideas with a lightweight and immediate instrument, while its integration with FL Studio's main functions reduces the need for a mouse and keyboard during composition, programming, arrangement, and mixing.
The project aims to provide physical access to the core elements of the Image-Line environment: Channel Rack, Step Sequencer, Mixer, Playlist, Patterns, and plugins. This way, you can play virtual instruments, program drums, manage levels, modify parameters, and control your project with a compact surface, built to maintain continuity between musical ideas and DAW operations.
25 synth-action mini-keys, touch strips, and integrated creative tools
The 25 synth-action mini-key keyboard offers two octaves in an easily transportable format, suitable for home studio production, mobile writing, and desktop setups where space is limited. Dedicated pitch and modulation touch strips add expressive control without increasing the footprint, allowing you to adjust pitch, modulation, and sound movement during performance.
FLkey 2 Mini 25 integrates creative functions designed to speed up music writing. Scale mode helps you stay within your chosen key, Fixed Chord lets you play full chords from a single key, and Chord Maps allows you to build harmonic progressions directly from the pads. The integrated arpeggiator further expands the controller's potential, generating rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be modified in real-time, useful for both beatmaking and electronic production.
16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch for beatmaking, step sequencing, and performance
The 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch are one of the central elements of FLkey 2 Mini 25. They can be used to program steps in the Channel Rack, create Patterns, play rhythmic parts in real-time, and control instruments like FPC, SliceX, and Fruity Slicer. Polyphonic aftertouch allows you to apply independent pressure to individual pads, offering a higher level of expressiveness for dynamics, variations, and articulations.
In daily work with FL Studio, this section allows you to switch from grid programming to finger drumming without changing instruments. The visual feedback of the RGB pads makes the operating context more readable, helping to distinguish pages, functions, and content even in complex sessions.
Endless encoders, OLED display, and direct mix control
The 8 endless encoders are automatically mapped to fundamental FL Studio and plugin controls, allowing you to adjust levels, filters, effects, and sound parameters with more physical and precise interaction. Bank buttons allow you to expand control beyond the first group of parameters, while the OLED display provides immediate feedback on what you are modifying, the parameter in use, and essential controller information.
This combination is particularly useful during the song refinement phase: you can balance tracks, automate interventions, sculpt filters, and adjust effects while focusing on the sound. The result is more continuous session control, with fewer interruptions between programming, sound design, and mixing.
FL Studio integration, NKS, Novation Components, and external MIDI hardware
FLkey 2 Mini 25 is designed for FL Studio, but it is not confined to a single environment. NKS-ready support allows bidirectional connection with Native Instruments software and compatible Native Kontrol Standard instruments, while Novation Components lets you create custom layouts to map pads and encoders to FL Studio, plugins, or external hardware.
The 3.5mm minijack MIDI output allows you to connect synths, drum machines, and other hardware MIDI instruments, making the controller usable in hybrid setups as well. Mackie HUI support also allows you to work with other DAWs, maintaining a useful control base when switching from FL Studio to other production environments.
Software included to start producing immediately
The included software expands the operational value of the controller. FLkey 2 Mini 25 includes six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, with over 100 instruments and effects, unlimited audio clips, stem separation, and a selection of loops, samples, and presets. Educational content from Melodics is also included, dedicated to Novation users, designed to develop pad drumming and keyboard technique.
Novation Play, created in collaboration with Klevgrand, offers over 80 sounds including basses, leads, pads, drum kits, and other presets integrated with FLkey controls. The bundle also includes selected instruments and effects from GForce, Klevgrand, Orchestral Tools, and Native Instruments: GForce Bass Station, GForce Oberheim SEM, GForce Oberheim OB-EZ, GForce AXXESS, Klevgrand LUXE, Klevgrand Slammer, Orchestral Tools Parallel Orchestra, and Native Instruments Komplete Select, choosing between Beats, Band, or Electronic bundles.
Evolution of the first generation FLkey
FLkey MK1 was the first Novation MIDI controller designed specifically for FL Studio. FLkey 2 Mini 25 develops this concept with deeper integration into the DAW's main functions, more expressive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, an OLED display, and more comprehensive integrated creative tools. It is a controller designed for those who work in FL Studio and want a compact format that is not reduced in essential functions.
Novation FLkey 2 Mini 25 Technical Specifications
Brand: Novation
Model: FLkey 2 Mini 25
Product Name: FLkey 2 Mini 25
Type: compact USB-C MIDI controller for FL Studio
Keyboard: 25 keys
Key format: mini
Mechanism: synth-action
Pads: 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch
Encoders: 8 endless encoders
Pitch touch strip: 1
Modulation touch strip: 1
Encoder bank buttons: 2
Pad page buttons: 2
Channel Rack / preset bank buttons: 2
Shift button: 1
Settings button: 1
Octave Up/Down buttons: 2
Arpeggiator button: 1
Scale mode button: 1
Transport controls: Play/Stop and Record
Display: OLED
MIDI output: 1 x 3.5mm jack MIDI out
Sustain pedal input: 1
Computer connectivity: USB-C
Power: via USB bus
Power adapter: not included
Kensington Lock: yes
Software compatibility: class compliant; compatible with Mac, Windows PC, and recent iOS devices
FL Studio integration: direct control of Channel Rack, Step Sequencer, Mixer, Patterns, Playlist, and FL Studio plugins
FL Studio plugins cited by the manufacturer: Sytrus, Harmor, FPC, SliceX, Fruity Slicer
Integrated creative functions: Scale mode, Fixed Chord, Chord Maps, arpeggiator
Custom control: via Novation Components for pads, encoders, plugins, FL Studio, and external hardware
NKS support: NKS-ready for integration with Native Instruments software and NKS-ready
Other DAW support: Mackie HUI
Included software: 6 months of FL Studio Producer Edition, Melodics, Novation Play, GForce Bass Station, GForce Oberheim SEM, GForce Oberheim OB-EZ, GForce AXXESS, Klevgrand LUXE, Klevgrand Slammer, Orchestral Tools Parallel Orchestra, Native Instruments Komplete Select
Package contents: FLkey 2 Mini 25; 1.5m USB-C/USB-A cable
Warranty: 3 years for manufacturing defects according to Novation terms
Dimensions and weight: 338.5x176.8x49 mm; 0.78 kg without accessories, 0.82 kg with accessories
NB: Software applications are included free of charge for promotional purposes and may vary over time without notice. Algam EKO is solely responsible for the hardware instrument and cannot provide technical or commercial assistance for the free software provided or third-party software used with the product. For software support, consult the manual or online help for the software used.
NB: The use of authorization codes, i.e., the download and activation of the free software provided, voids the right of withdrawal.