KEY FEATURES
- 61 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
- Includes Analog Lab Software
- Over 6000 TAE-Powered Preset Sounds
- 9 Faders and 9 Encoders
- 8 Velocity- & Pressure-Sensitive Pads
- Includes Ableton Live Lite
- UVI Grand Piano
- Virtual Instrument Deep Integration
- Mac & Windows Compatible
- Standalone / Plug-in: VST, VST3, AU, AAX
DESCRIPTION
The black Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential is a universal MIDI controller and software package that includes 61 velocity-sensitive keys, a clickable encoder, 9 additional encoders, 9 sliders, 8 touch and pressure sensitive pads, 6 transport control switches, 4 command switches, a modulation wheel, and a pitch-bend wheel. The system is designed to provide 1:1 control of the included Analog Lab 2 synth software, Ableton Live Lite, and UVI Grand Piano Model D 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 6000 TAE-powered preset sounds from Arturia's award winning V Collection. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Keyboard | 61 x keys with velocity and aftertouch |
| Controller | 1 x clickable encoder 9 x encoders 9 x 1.2" / 30.0 mm sliders 4 x command switches 1 x pitch bend wheel 1 x mod wheel 6 x transport switches 8 x touch and pressure-sensitive pads |
| Connectors | 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI out 1 x USB Type-B 1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm sustain pedal input |
| Display | Twin-line LCD screen |
| Platform Compatibility | Analog Lab Windows: Windows 7 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU 2 GB free hard disk space Apple: Mac OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU 2 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 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU 3 GB free hard disk space 1024 x 768 display, DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation Apple: Mac OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU 3 GB free hard disk space 1024 x 768 display, DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation UVI Grand Piano Model D Windows: Windows 7 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU 3 GB free hard disk space Apple: Mac OS 10.7 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU 3 GB free hard disk space Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 34.7 x 9.7 x 2.9" / 881.4 x 246.4 x 73.7 mm |
| Weight | 7.2 lb / 3.3 kg |
