The BEST MIDI Keyboard for FL Studio

[@thisisalbe]

What's MIDI keyboard are y'all rocking with? 🧐

[@Static.Display]

MK2 and Akai Fire 🎶😎

[@thisisalbe]

I don't know too many people using the Akai Fire. How do you like it?

[@Static.Display]

@@thisisalbe I think it is nice, I often use the keyboard function on it. The only thing I don't like that much about it is that the pads are not velocity sensitive. But it is a fun tool to have for fl studio😊

[@thisamountainbeat2817]

Arturia and mpk mini I got a launch key it feel cheap

[@paulmoadibe9321]

@@thisamountainbeat2817 it feel cheap because Novation stuff is cheap...

[@MrLaafish]

As someone who picked up FL Studio during Black Friday, glad to see this video as most Midi keyboards seem to include functionality aimed towards Ableton Live

[@KidNovaDaHitMaker]

Just got the Keylab MKII 61 Key a few days ago along with the Output Everything Bundle. Been looking for a Keyboard with this much control. This is the absolute best controller hands down

[@RavyMonaeee]

Cappp we definitely NEED your template to use this keyboarddd 😭😭 at this point Akai needs to add the extra $12 to the price and officially sell your template with the keyboard

[@VSNarain]

You're touching on the important points, really appreciate the video. Where were you and your wisdom when I needed you, when I had no midi but all the money.

[@thisisalbe]

Hahah

[@Killngo]

Very clear explanation, and well made video, my first time here! Keep up the good work B.

[@thisisalbe]

Thank you good sir!

[@ASRMusicGroupLLC]

Good video. You should include a link so we could check the midi controllers out online.

[@lef7359]

Ayy thanks for the video I just started with FL studio. I hope this is gonna be helpful Imma get the akai mini

[@Xenodys]

My tastes have evolved. I'm no longer interested in her MIDI that does a mean cow bell. Instead, I want a MIDI that does 10 hours of the 'Shhh' sound on repeat.

[@kajal_malik]

Phonk?

[@KaustavMajumder]

Great review! Being a hardcore fan of Breaking Bad, I must ask - Does Al Be stand for Aluminium Beryllium by any chance?

[@thisisalbe]

😂 thanks but no. I loved BB too. One of my favorite series ever!

[@KaustavMajumder]

@@thisisalbe Aah I see. Tight... tight tight. 😁

[@AdvancedGaming4444]

Dude awesome video subscribed

[@trancelisticstudio952]

But does all the extra keys work out of the box on FL Studio? Or do we stil have to link it manually? (also with other vst's Like nexus or Avanger etc?) Atm I got a Novation impulse, great midi but its actually not for FL.

[@broshoe9629]

thanks. very informative. I got the Arturia preset on sale, and I can see why you use it all the time.

[@thisisalbe]

Game changer right!

[@broshoe9629]

@@thisisalbe I have a Novation keyboard. Can you use the template for keyswithces?

[@thisisalbe]

I'm not sure what you mean.

[@broshoe9629]

@@thisisalbe I think it's when you use a piano key routed to an arp say, and you hit that key. Key switch isn't it?

[@igiluka9190]

Why then does Arturia not have pre-loaded settings for FL Studio?

[@parthachakraborty1705]

Please let me know the best keyboard which fit for FL Studio. Just like: 1. Komplete Kontrol S61 2. Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII 3. Novation Launchkey 61 MK3 4. Novation 61SL MK3 5. Nektar Panorama P series Please advise better than FL Key37. Where are these keyboards what I've mentioned above & where is FL Key37. Day & night comparison! Money doesn't matter for everyone, some people want good one which is better & also best for FL Studio! I'm looking to buy one! Thank you...!

[@Static.Display]

I bought my Mk2 just days before the mk3 came out 😢 but still enjoy it though 😊😂

[@thisisalbe]

Tragic. The MK3 is much better. Maybe you could sale the MK2 and upgrade? Honestly the only reason I would upgrade would be for the infinity knobs. If you don't use the knobs much...I wouldn't worry about it

[@Static.Display]

@@thisisalbe yeah I guess I could do that, is the keys a bit better on the MK3?I feel the MK2 is a tiny bit too "plasticy".. The knobs is not in as much use for my sake, I guess I should try using them more tbh 😁

[@mikebrigs1218]

THANKS MAN, VERY HELPFUL!! PEACE!!!!

[@WillNrdc]

Have you tried the native komplete control or do you have a opinion on it pro and cons I'm trying to get upgrade for a akai mpk 2 mini

[@Tallst]

is there a downside to buying it used?

[@thisisalbe]

Not really. Someone has to be pretty reckless to really damage a MIDI keyboard.

[@jakubjakub3388]

Hey dude. Need to ask if the midi keybord sounds natural when you play on it. I mean if it's possible to reach the natural velocity automatically like on real synths or pianos.

[@thisisalbe]

They sound pretty similar. FL studio and most keyboards have it where you can set the velocity or sensitivity so that is something you’ll want to play with too

[@ScottFichterrRandom]

Great video Al Be. I'm looking at the Arturia MK2. Is there a button cover for FL?

[@thisisalbe]

No there isn’t

[@kajal_malik]

Same here i am looking for arturia minilab mk3 if any chance it release this year

[@stilldiro8889]

Wadup Al Be! Thanks for the video, do you know if the build of the arturia minilab mk2 is like the key lab you just reviewed?

[@thisisalbe]

I don't follow the question 🧐

[@stilldiro8889]

@@thisisalbe is the quality the same between the minlab and keylab

[@bymidas3820]

Now when the novation fl key 37 is available and same price than arturia keylab mk2 what should you say which one i should buy? Btw amazing videos!

[@thisisalbe]

If you are in the market for a new keyboard and you mainly use FL Studio I would say get the FL key. If you use many DAWs I would say consider the oxygen pro series.

[@10isawsome]

damn, I clicked the newest video to find the best full midi, and its unavailable :(

[@-_-7570]

I really like the Arturia Keylab but it doesn't have FL studio in the DAW mode. Which mode do u choose when u use it with FL?

[@thisisalbe]

I end up using user mode and my custom template. It works well with that since it's a template I made to work how I want.

[@KidNovaDaHitMaker]

There's a MIDI script that's free from a software developer who mapped EVERYTHING in FL and did a superb job. I'd check him if you want to add FL in DAW mode. You can add Al Be's User temp with it since they're on different tabs

[@ebenezergarbrah5255]

​@@KidNovaDaHitMaker Still waiting.

[@rafaelsaint-miran8457]

Hello! Al Be what do you think about the Novation SL MK3 for FL studios?

[@thisisalbe]

I keep getting this question but have not tried it maybe I should maybe 🤔

[@KrishnaDiamesso]

What's your top 3 for mini synths. And what are the other 2 plugins in your top 3.

[@thisisalbe]

Hey Krishna, I don't have a top 3 mini synths honestly. I have the Sequential Prophet 6 full synth right now that I am LOVING! Keep an eye out for a video on my top 3 plugins both paid and free.

[@KrishnaDiamesso]

@@thisisalbe sorry I think I meant top 3 midi keyboards. By the way. I bought one of your config packs.... Was really helpful for FL studio. Before purchasing it, Was definitely scratching my head on why those buttons were not working.

[@thisisalbe]

That's funny because when I first was planning the video, I was going to do 'Top 3 MIDI Keyboards' until I sat down to script it out. I have like 6 MIDI keyboards in the studio right now 🤣. I will definitely do one of those in the near future. I have some plugin reviews on the way right now then back to the MIDI controllers. Stay tuned!

[@KrishnaDiamesso]

@@thisisalbe 🙏👍 understood

[@Tooshkd]

Where can I find a link?

[@jonathanflores6932]

Would the oxygen pro mini work with you’re template ?

[@thisisalbe]

No BUT...I literally finished a template for the pro mini this week. Gotta make a video for that one but if you want the template email me. [e-mail]

[@AdvancedGaming4444]

Roland A49

[@gorillabeats8040]

Anybody think that the michine mikro mk3 can top the akai mini mk3

[@808_rafa]

Arturia Keylab 49 vs Native Instruments Kontrol A49? Because I see that Kontrol A49 has integration with Arturia plugins Either way, I feel like they ain’t riding for FL like that 😔

[@thisisalbe]

They do FL studio dirty 🤣

[@kmtgoddess7793]

heyy did it need to come with a disk? i dont have a cd drive is why

[@thisisalbe]

No you can download pretty much all of the software from their website.

[@MrJbills23]

Have any hands on with the Nektar Panorama P6 with FL Studio?

[@MrJbills23]

nvm, I got a mk2!

[@yegornovak5880]

is the m-audio oxygen pro worth it for fl ?

[@thisisalbe]

I personally did not like the M-Audio line of keyboards.

[@user-jb5jk2mv5b]

How to do I find the vsti that it come with the mini mpk

[@thisisalbe]

Should be in your downloads on the Akai site. I do recall it not being straightforward.