The white Arturia KeyLab MKII is a universal MIDI controller and software package that includes 61 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, a clickable encoder, 9 additional encoders, 9 sliders, 16 RGB-backlit 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 software, Ableton Live Lite, and V-Piano virtual instrument 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 MKII offers seamless control well beyond standard MIDI, allowing you to control your DAW software on any platform and includes 10 overlays to help you quickly change between applications. The controller is a Class-Compliant USB device that works straight out of the box with Mac and Windows.
The controller includes three buttons for switching modes, allowing you to quickly change between Analog Lab mode, DAW mode, and a User mode for creating custom maps to control MIDI hardware or software instruments and plug-ins. The Analog Lab mode allows you to control all the elements of Analog Lab without having to reach for your mouse. The software includes over 6500 TAE-powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award winning V-Collection. With the KeyLab 61 MKII, 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 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 MKII ships with a USB cable and an anti-ground loop adapter.
Features
Software Specifications:
Includes Analog Lab software with 6500 synth sounds
Includes Ableton Live Lite
Includes Piano V
Hardware Specifications:
61-note keyboard with high-quality keybed with velocity and aftertouch
16 RGB backlit performance pads
Control bank with 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs
Control analog synthesizers and modular equipment with 4 CV/gate outputs, controlling pitch, gate, and modulation
Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments
Presets for multiple DAWs, with magnetic overlays for controls
Huge connectivity, including expression, sustain, CV/Gate, MIDI, USB and 3 assignable auxiliary pedal inputs
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 powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V-collection
Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls
Ableton Live Lite: Record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song
Piano V: Twelve different world-class pianos meticulously crafted using our critically acclaimed modeling technology
Compatible with all Major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One