Description

Overview

Musicians, producers, and sound designers looking for a quality keyboard
controller with custom DAW integration and an expanded software package
should check out the white Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3, a universal
MIDI controller and software package that features 61 synth-action,
velocity-sensitive keys, a clickable encoder, nine additional encoders,
nine sliders, eight touch and pressure sensitive pads, six transport
control switches, four command switches, a modulation wheel, and a
pitchbend wheel.

The system is designed to provide 1:1 control of
the included Analog Lab V synth software, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand
Piano Model D, and Native Instruments The Gentleman upright piano
software as well as any MIDI controllable plug-in or DAW. It can be
customized to other software using the downloadable MIDI Control Center
software. What’s more, the KeyLab Essential utilizes MCU and HUI
protocols for its DAW command center, which offers seamless control well
beyond standard MIDI, allowing you to control your DAW software on any
platform. The controller is a Class-Compliant USB device, what works
straight out of the box with Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android devices.

The Analog Lab software and KeyLab 61 controller are fully integrated,
allowing you to control the elements of Analog Lab without having to
reach for your mouse. The software includes over 2000 preset sounds,
including vintage sounds, hybrids, modern synths, orchestral sounds, and
more. With the KeyLab 61, you can navigate through presets as well as
create and save your own. The keyboard can be split or layered to help
create new sounds. All of the included software is compatible with all
major DAWs, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase,
Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, and more. The KeyLab 61
Essential ships with a USB cable.

Features

• 61 Synth-Action Keys with Velocity
• Includes Analog Lab V Software
• Over 2000 Presets
• 9 Faders and 9 Encoders