Novation FLpad Mini — Compact MIDI Controller for FL Studio

The Novation FLpad Mini is a compact MIDI controller developed in collaboration with Image-Line that connects directly to the Channel Rack in FL Studio. It allows you to quickly trigger samples, perform step sequencing, play drums, and develop track ideas — no matter where you are. It is the most portable way to work manually in FL Studio without needing to rely entirely on mouse and keyboard.

Product Features

The controller features 64 RGB-backlit mini pads in an 8×8 grid layout, 16 dedicated function buttons, and connection via a single USB-C cable. The pads operate with fixed velocity, ensuring consistent and precise triggering of every hit during sequencing. The package includes six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, lessons from the Melodics app, and plugins from UVI, Klevgrand, and GForce.

Quick Beat Creation at Your Fingertips

FLpad Mini brings the essential elements of working in FL Studio to a control surface you can always carry with you. In Channel Rack mode, you select and trigger samples directly from the grid, while Sequencer mode allows you to rapidly create and edit melodies, basslines, chord sequences, and drum patterns for up to four instruments simultaneously. This enables you to develop ideas naturally, step by step, without jumping between program windows.

For those who enjoy live playing, dedicated layouts are available for FPC, Slicex, and Fruity Slicer, which excel at finger drumming and sample chopping. Note mode allows you to perform melodic and bass parts — the instrument can be limited to a selected scale or operate in chromatic mode, ensuring you always hit the right notes. A separate Patterns view simplifies creating, selecting, clearing, and duplicating Patterns, while access to the Graph Editor allows you to edit every note directly on the grid. In Channel Rack Mixer mode, the control surface transforms into a row of faders, making it easier to set instrument balance in the mix.

Applications

• Creating beats and arranging tracks in FL Studio
• Step sequencing melodies, basslines, and drum patterns
• Finger drumming with FPC, Slicex, and Fruity Slicer layouts
• Performing basslines, chords, and melodic parts live
• Building tracks using Patterns
• Controlling transport and navigation in FL Studio

Technical Specifications

• Number of pads: 64
• Pad size: mini
• Grid layout: 8×8
• Velocity: fixed (fixed velocity)
• Performance views: Sequencer, Note, Patterns, Channel Rack, Channel Rack Mixer, Graph Edit, up to 4 custom modes
• Dedicated buttons: 4 × navigation, Sequencer, Note, custom modes, Shift, Patterns, Channel Rack, Channel Mixer, Graph Edit, Clear, Undo, play/pause, record
• Shift key functions: loop cloning, octave up/down, Pattern length, track mute, track pan, tempo, repeat, quantization, event log
• DAW integration: proprietary scripts for FL Studio version 26.1.6 or later
• Connectivity: USB-C port, Kensington lock slot
• Width: 180 mm (7.1 inches)
• Depth: 180 mm (7.1 inches)
• Height: 14.2 mm (0.56 inches)
• Weight: 380 g (0.84 lbs)
• Power: USB bus power
• Included software: six months FL Studio Producer Edition, Melodics, UVI Prime 8+, Klevgrand Slammer and LUXE, GForce synthesizers

Materials and Build

The controller body is a flat, square device measuring 180 × 180 mm with a height of just 14.2 mm, allowing it to fit easily into a laptop bag. The construction is based on a rigid, lightweight housing, and the entire unit weighs only 380 grams. The bottom features a Kensington lock slot, allowing you to secure the device in public places. The USB-C connector and additional USB Type-A socket on the cable ensure compatibility with PC and Mac computers without the need for extra adapters.

Package Contents

• Novation FLpad Mini
• 1.5 m USB Type-C to Type-A cable
• Six months of FL Studio Producer Edition
• Lessons from the Melodics app
• UVI Prime 8+, Klevgrand Slammer and LUXE plugins, and GForce synthesizers

Summary

Looking for a way to move faster from idea to finished track fragment? This compact grid controller gives you full control over the Channel Rack, step sequencer, and Patterns, while taking up as much desk space as a sheet of paper. Six months of the full FL Studio version, a complete set of plugins, and finger drumming lessons mean you can start working immediately. If you create music in FL Studio and need hardware you can take everywhere, the Novation FLpad Mini will be a natural extension of your studio.