Novation FLpad Mini is a compact 64-pad grid controller developed with Image-Line for hands-on beatmaking in FL Studio. Its RGB-backlit mini pads provide direct access to the Channel Rack, step sequencing, melodic playing and Pattern control, helping producers turn ideas into tracks from a portable control surface. Dedicated transport and editing buttons keep recording, navigation and essential workflow functions within reach. With fixed-velocity pads, four Custom Modes and USB-powered operation, FLpad Mini fits easily into desktop and mobile production setups. Six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, additional plug-ins and finger-drumming lessons are included to help users start creating.

Key features

• Developed with Image-Line for FL Studio integration
• 64 fixed-velocity, RGB-backlit mini pads
• Compact 8 × 8 grid for sequencing, playing and Pattern control
• Step-sequence up to four instruments simultaneously
• Dedicated layouts for FPC, Slicex and Fruity Slicer
• Note view with chromatic and scale-based playing
• Channel Rack and Channel Rack Mixer views
• Graph Edit mode for detailed note editing
• Dedicated Play/Pause, Record, Undo and Clear buttons
• Up to four Custom Modes
• USB-C connection with USB bus power
• Six months of FL Studio Producer Edition included
• Additional plug-ins and Melodics finger-drumming lessons included

Overview

Included Content

• Novation FLpad Mini controller
• 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable
• Six months of FL Studio Producer Edition
• Additional software from UVI, Klevgrand and GForce
• Melodics finger-drumming lessons

Creative Tools

• Select and trigger sounds directly from FL Studio’s Channel Rack, using the colour-coded grid to navigate instruments and samples during production.
• Step-sequence up to four instruments at once, building drum patterns, bass lines and melodic parts from a single compact control surface.
• Use dedicated layouts for FPC, Slicex and Fruity Slicer to play drum kits, trigger chopped samples and explore new rhythmic combinations.
• Play bass lines, chords and melodies in Note view, choosing between chromatic playing and a selected scale to suit the musical idea.
• Create, select, clear and duplicate Patterns directly from the pads, developing short loops into more complete arrangements.
• Refine individual notes with Graph Edit mode, adding detail to sequences after entering the initial pattern.
• Use Channel Rack Mixer view to balance sounds, with channel muting and panning available through Shift functions.
• Start playback, record ideas, undo changes and clear material with dedicated buttons, keeping common editing tasks close to the grid.
• Access quantisation, tempo, Pattern Length, loop cloning and Score Log functions to capture and develop musical ideas.
• Take the lightweight controller between home, studio and mobile setups, using a single USB connection for power and communication.
• Start producing with the included six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, then explore the additional plug-ins and Melodics lessons to expand your sounds and playing skills.

Ideal For

• FL Studio users
• Beatmakers
• Sample-based producers
• Electronic music production
• Beginners learning sequencing and finger drumming
• Compact desktop studios
• Portable production setups
• Anyone seeking a compact controller for FL Studio’s Channel Rack, sequencing and Patterns