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The Keylab Essential comes with the Analog Lab software suite and Ableton Live Lite. The Analog Lab software provides access to over 6500+ iconic keyboard sounds, while Ableton Live Lite enables comprehensive music recording and editing.
Yes, the Keylab Essential is a universal MIDI controller, meaning it can be used with any third-party instruments or software.
The Keylab Essential features 8 pads, 9 rotaries, 9 faders, and an expressive keyboard. These controls are intelligently mapped with the Analog Lab's presets for instant access to iconic keyboard sounds.
Absolutely! The Keylab Essential is designed to be durable and withstand the demands of live performances. Its streamlined and ergonomic design also makes it easy to transport and set up.
Yes, the Keylab Essential includes a dedicated DAW Command Center that allows for effortless navigation of your recording software. It supports both MCU and HUI control compatibility, so it can be used with any recording software.
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88 Full-Size Keys, Semi-Weighted Action with Velocity
1x Wheel (Pitch-Bend)
1x Wheel (Modulation)
8x Pads (Pressure/Velocity-Sensitive)
1x Rotary Encoder (Clickable)
9x Rotary Encoders
9x Sliders
Transport Controls
1x MIDI 5-Pin MIDI Output
1x 1/4" TS Sustain Input
1x USB Type-B MIDI Output
Windows 7 or Later
macOS 10.10 or Later
AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), USB Bus Power
9 VDC at 0.5 A (Not Included)
LCD
49.6 x 10.3 x 2.5" (126.0 x 26.1 x 6.3cm)
18.7 lbs (8.48kg)
725540059002105




Find your creative expression with the Keylab Essential 88 Note Universal MIDI Keyboard Controller and Software, a perfect blend of intuitive control and artistic inspiration. This powerful controller features a piano-sized keybed and a user-friendly layout, designed to simplify your digital music creation journey.
The Keylab Essential is more than just a MIDI controller; it's a heart of your music production. It's equipped with 8 pads, 9 rotaries, 9 faders, and an expressive keyboard, all carefully selected to enhance your music creation and performance experience.
Navigating your recording software becomes effortless with the dedicated DAW Command Center. Browsing your presets becomes an exciting and inspiring experience, allowing you to spend less time on tedious tasks and more on creating, performing, and playing music.
The Keylab Essential is designed to simplify the technical aspects of music production. It's the result of years of research aimed at streamlining your creative process, giving you more time to express yourself through music.
When paired with the Analog Lab software, the Keylab Essential transforms into a powerful music creation tool. Each of the 6500+ presets intelligently maps with Keylab's faders, knobs, and pads, providing instant access to some of the most iconic keyboard sounds ever heard.
The Keylab Essential comes with the award-winning Analog Lab software suite, offering access to thousands of incredible synth and keyboard sounds. Sourced from every instrument within the Arturia V Collection, Analog Lab is like having the keys to your very own keyboard museum, filled with iconic analog monosynths, illustrious pianos, classic organs, digital workstations, and much more.
Designed for maximum compatibility, the Keylab Essential 88 seamlessly integrates with virtual instruments and DAW software. It's packed with smart controls that help you manage everyday tasks within your recording software, keeping your hands on the controller and your mind in the music.
The Keylab Essential is also a universal MIDI controller, compatible with any third-party instruments or software. It comes with Ableton Live Lite, allowing you to start recording, editing, and releasing your music with one of the most popular music platforms on the planet.
The Keylab Essential is a result of years of dedication, designed to make the process of creating music as fun and barrier-free as possible. It's a simple yet highly effective tool, a launchpad into the exciting world of music performance and production.
The Keylab Essential comes with a treasure trove of high-quality music software, including Ableton Live Lite and an exquisitely recreated Steinway Model D grand piano. It also includes Analog Lab, which gives you streamlined access to 6500+ of the hottest presets from the award-winning V Collection.
Designed with forward-thinking, modern hardware, the Keylab Essential offers incredible flexibility. It features both MCU and HUI control compatibility, allowing you to use its transport controls with any recording software.
Durable and stylish, the Keylab Essential is designed to withstand the demands of live performance while retaining Arturia's iconic, ergonomic design. It's dynamic and sensitive enough to capture the nuance of every performance, tough enough to withstand life on tour, and streamlined enough to fit into any setup.
In conclusion, the Keylab Essential 88 Note Universal MIDI Keyboard Controller and Software is an essential tool for any music creator, offering powerful features, incredible sounds, durable construction, and inspiring design, all at an irresistibly affordable price.