



Make sure to select the ' Enable' switch to the left of the Controller type menu. Your device, not on the list? Don't worry it will likely function correctly Set the Input to USB Audio Device and the Controller type to ' (generic controller)' , These are suitable for clip launching as well, but have fewer features, usually 4x4 pads & fewer feedback colors:
MIDI MONITOR IPAD MACKIE FULL
Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 (4x4, full color pads).liine Lemur (8x12, mapping designed for FL).Novation Launchpad (8x8, a dozen colors, follows FL's native track orientation, track stop pads).Akai APC20/40 (8x5, 3 colors, scene launch & stop pads, knobs ).These are dedicated to clip launching, typically feature more pads (usually 8x8) & are "the real deal" including controller feedback and full functionality: Performance / clip launchers (FL Studio 10.5 onward) Mackie Control Universal (also emulated by some other controllers ).Native Instruments MASCHINE (& MIKRO) Control surfaces / mixers.These are usually small boxes filled with controls, for any kind of use If the device is not listed, it does not have preconfigured support - this does not mean it won't work, just some of the special (non standard) controls may not function correctly. To enable the advanced features of your custom controller, select it in the Input list in the MIDI settings window. Features supported include endless (relative) knobs, switch controls, support for jog and transportĬontrols. Was set to when links are made to program/plugin target/s, so only the controller that made the link will control the target/s.įL Studio is preconfigured to work with a number of custom controllers. For automation of controls/knobs FL Studio will remember the MIDI channel the controller When playing instruments, the controllers will be automaticallyĪssigned by ascending MIDI channel number, to active instrument channels, from top to bottom in the Channel Rack. Generally, each controller should be set to a unique MIDI channel. It is possible to use up to 16 MIDI controllers simultaneously, for more details see the Multiple controllers & multiple plugin channels There is also a MIDI Controller Scripting forum where you may find scripts for your controller. It is possible to create custom MIDI scripts for any controller. Knobs can also be linked to virtually any control in FL Studio. To play a synthesizer or other instrument in FL Studio, using an external keyboard, select the Instrument button in the Channel Rack and play the controller keyboard. Controller Devices USB & MIDI Controllers General controller supportįL Studio supports all USB/MIDI controller keyboards, keyboard synthesizers, pad controllers/drums with MIDI output and all other similar devices with General MIDI output.
