Co-developed with Image-Line, FLpad is the fast, hands-on, way to make beats in FL Studio. Trigger samples in the Channel Rack, step sequence up to four instruments at once, play drums and melodies on the velocity-sensitive pads, and create and edit Patterns.
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To download this user guide in PDF format, go to: downloads.novationmusic.com.
This is Version 1.0 of the FLpad user guide.
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Made for FL Studio
Get hands-on in the Channel Rack, sequence drums and melodies, play parts live, and create Patterns directly from FLpad.
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Make beats in the Channel Rack
Select and trigger your samples directly from FLpad’s 64 velocity-sensitive pads.
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Step sequence your ideas
Quickly create and edit melodies, basslines, and drum patterns for up to four instruments at once.
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Play drums live
FLpad’s velocity-sensitive pads are ideal for finger drumming with dedicated layouts for FPC, Slicex, and Fruity Slicer.
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Perform basslines, melodies, and chords
Note view allows you to play melodic instruments — either locked to your chosen scale or chromatically.
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Build tracks with Patterns
Develop your ideas directly from FLpad. A dedicated view makes it easy to create, select, clear, and duplicate Patterns.
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Edit every note directly on FLpad
Get hands on with FL Studio’s Graph Editor, directly from the grid.
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Control the Channel Rack mixer
Turn FLpad’s grid into a row of faders with Channel Rack Mixer mode.
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Dedicated transport controls
Stop and start playback and recording, undo actions, and more from FLpad’s buttons.
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Make it your own
With Novation Components, it’s easy to make your custom layouts for FL Studio — or your other software and hardware.
For help getting started with your FLpad, visit:
If you have any questions or need any help at any time with your FLpad, visit our Help Centre. Here you can also contact our support team:
We recommend you check for updates to your FLpad so you have the latest features and bug fixes. To update your FLpad's firmware, you need to use Components: