Co-developed with Image-Line, FLpad Mini is the fast, compact controller for making beats in FL Studio. Trigger samples in the Channel Rack, step sequence up to four instruments at once, play drums and melodies on the RGB-backlit pads, and create and edit Patterns on the go.
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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 Mini 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 Mini.
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Make beats in the Channel Rack
Select and trigger your samples directly from FLpad Mini’s 64 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 Mini’s 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 Mini. A dedicated view makes it easy to create, select, clear, and duplicate Patterns.
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Edit every note directly on FLpad Mini
Get hands on with FL Studio’s Graph Editor, directly from the grid.
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Control the Channel Rack mixer
Turn FLpad Mini’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 Mini’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 Mini, visit:
If you have any questions or need any help at any time with your FLpad Mini, visit our Help Centre. Here you can also contact our support team:
We recommend you check for updates to your FLpad Mini so you have the latest features and bug fixes. To update your FLpad Mini's firmware, you need to use Components: