On this year’s Superbooth, Arturia announced the KeyLab essential controller series, a new affordable MIDI keyboard line up that includes everything you need to make music. Today, the company announced the official release of these new products. Beside 49 or 61 keys, the controller includes 9 faders, 9 knobs and 8 pressure sensitive pad controllers with aftertouch. Cool features are here that you can control any MIDI hardware & software from the keyboard or the great chord maker which gives you the possibility to create own ready-to-use chords.
One of the key questions when you consider to buy a controller is always: does it have velocity and aftertouch support? The new KeyLab Essential comes with velocity support but unfortunately without aftertouch support on the keys. As usual, it comes also with several cool free software products that allows you to plunge directly in your first music production.
KeyLab is a one-stop solution to creating music, convenient enough for new users to enjoy straight out of the box, but with features that experienced producers will love.
KeyLab Essential gives you everything you need to start creating, performing, tweaking, editing, and releasing your music: a keyboard to perfect your part; a virtual studio to record your ideas; a vast array of sounds to fire your creativity; and controls to fine-tune your sound. Arturia live at the forefront of music tech world, and we have created the KeyLab Essential to strike the perfect balance between powerful features, incredible sounds, durable construction, and inspiring design, all at an irresistibly affordable price tag.
Essential by name, essential by nature. This KeyLab is about to redefine the focal point of your studio.
Features of KeyLab Essential
- 49/61 keys with velocity.
- 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.
- Includes Analog Lab software with 5000 synth sounds, Ableton Live Lite, and UVI Grand Piano model D.
- Compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One.
ARTURIA KeyLab Essential 49 and 61 are now available for 199 EUR and 249 EUR from any retailer.
More informations here: ARTURIA KeyLab Essential
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