Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 Universal Midi Keyboard

Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 Universal Midi Keyboard

88-note USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, 9 Rotary Knobs, 8 Pads, 9 Faders, and Analog Lab Software – Mac/PC

Value-packed MIDI Keyboard from Arturia
Unleash your creativity with Arturia’s KeyLab Essential 88, an affordable and lightweight MIDI controller packed with enough features to serve as the command center for your digital production environment. KeyLab Essential 88 serves up a host of knobs, faders, and pads to interact with your virtual synths, and it is built to seamlessly integrate with your favorite DAW and control standard transport functions, such as track jogging, loop, play, record, and punch-in. Additionally, KeyLab Essential 88 comes bundled with a vast selection of Arturia’s most popular virtual instruments from their renowned V-collection as well as Ableton Live Lite, and a stunning Steinway Model D re-creation from software designer UVI. And, despite its relatively light weight and easy portability, the KeyLab Essential is a solidly constructed controller with an excellent semi-weighted feel and velocity-sensitive keys. Keyboard players at Sweetwater like the KeyLab 88 Essential for its ability to move from studio to stage with ease.

Over 6,500 classic synth and keyboard sounds
Arturia built their worldwide reputation by creating some of the best-sounding emulations of vintage synthesizers ever, so it’s no surprise you get over 6,500 classic sounds with the KeyLab 88 Essential. You get choice patches from Arturia’s most popular software titles like the Modular V, Arp 2600 V, JUP-8V, and many more. From fat, warm bass to sizzling synth leads and soaring pads, you’ve got every iconic synth sound you need in this bundle. Add in classic EPs and organs, and you’ve got a veritable sonic tour de force! And KeyLab 88 Essential gives you full command over the virtual instruments’ smart controls, and it lets you quickly scan presets, select sounds, and switch parts.

Technical Informations
Analog Lab

•     Windows: Windows 7 (SP1) or later (64-bit)
•     64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
•     1 GB free Hard disk Space
•     Apple: OS X 10.10 or later (64 bit)
•     64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
•     1 GB free Hard disk Space

Works in Standalone, VST 2.4 (32-bit and 64-bit), VST 3 (32-bit and 64-bit), AAX (32 bits with PT 10.3.8, 64 bits with PT 11), Audio Unit (32-bit and 64-bit).

Ableton Live Lite

•     Windows: Windows 7 (SP1) or later (64-bit)
•     64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
•     3 GB free Hard disk Space
•     Broadband Internet connection for installation
•     Apple: OS X 10.11.6 or later (64 bit)
•     64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
•     3 GB free Hard disk Space
•     Broadband Internet connection for installation

UVI Model D

•     Windows: Windows 8 or later (64-bit)
•     64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
•     1 GB free Hard disk Space
•     Broadband Internet connection for installation
•     Apple: OS X 10.9 or later (64 bit)
•     64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
•     1 GB free Hard disk Space
•     Broadband Internet connection for installation

Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit.

Size & weight

Instrument size : 49.6 x 10.3 x 2.5 inches (1260 x 262 x 64 mm)
Instrument weight : 18.7lb (8.5Kg)

Main Features

Software Specifications:

•         Includes Analog Lab software with 6500+ synth and keyboard sounds
•         Includes Ableton Live Lite
•         Includes UVI Model D

Hardware Specifications:

•         88 note, velocity sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
•         Controllers: 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 30mm faders, 6 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, 8 touch and pressure-sensitive pads
•         Connectivity: MIDI out, USB, Sustain pedal
•         Functions as a universal MIDI controller
•         Twin-line LCD screen
•         MCU/HUI control compatibility
•         Chord Play mode

Perfect Analog Lab integration:

•     Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
•     Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
•     Over 6500 TAE and Phi powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection
•     Ableton Live 10 Lite – record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song.
•     UVI Model D – Sample-based software recreation of Steinway classic.
•     Compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One *