FLkey 61 is USB bus-powered, it turns on when you connect it to your computer with a USB cable.
When you connect FLkey to a Mac, it may show the Keyboard Setup Assistant. This is because FLkey also functions as a computer keyboard to enable the Navigate functionality. You can dismiss the Keyboard Setup Assistant.
Easy Start gives you a step-by-step guide to setting up your FLkey and creates personalised tutorials based on how you plan to use your FLkey. This online tool also guides you through your FLkey’s registration process and accessing the software bundle.
On both Windows and Mac computers, when you connect your FLkey to your computer, it first appears as a Mass Storage Device, like a USB drive. Open the drive and double click ‘Click Here To Get Started.url’. Click ‘Get Started’ to open Easy Start in your web browser.
After you’ve opened Easy Start, follow the step-by-step guide, to install and use your FLkey.
Alternatively, if you don’t want to use the Easy Start tool, visit our website to register your FLkey manually and access the software bundle.
id.focusritegroup.com/register
Important
It's crucial you update your FLkey's firmware when you first plug it in, whether you go through Easy Start or not.
If you don't update the firmware of your FLkey, it's likely many features won't work.
To update your FLkey's firmware, you need to use Novation Components. Go to components.novationmusic.com to update your firmware.
Novation Components manages updates for your FLkey 61. To confirm you have the latest firmware and to update your FLkey 61:
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Click on FLkey 61.
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Click on the Updates tab at the top of the page.
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Follow the instructions for your FLkey 61. If your FLkey 61 needs to update Components will tell you how to do this.