In fact, KeyLab Essential is a fully loaded universal MIDI controller, so it's completely compatible with any third-party instruments or other music-creation software.

This wonderfully laid out controller keyboard includes all the control you need to take charge of your DAW, including full transport controls. Powerful as it is, Analog Lab 4 is just part of what KeyLab Essential has to offer. Total integration with your songwriting studio You have pre-mapped knobs and sliders for parameter control, performance pads, and even tools like chord mode to make songwriting as simple as it gets. For starters, there's the onboard Analog Remote section, which lets you call up sounds right from the controller - no need to touch the mouse. When we got our hands on this amazing setup, even the most seasoned soft-synth gurus at Music Experience couldn't believe how easy it was to use this streamlined system.

Compatible with all major DAW software platformsįast and easy access to your creative toolsĬut out the technical tedium with KeyLab Essential by combining a beautifully playable controller keyboard with Arturia's acclaimed Analog Lab 4.

Also bundled with Ableton Live Lite DAW software and UVI Grand Piano Model D virtual instrument.

Included Analog Lab virtual instrument provides over 5,000 sounds from 17 Arturia V Collection instruments.

Connectivity includes MIDI and USB connections, with MCU and HUI control compatibility onboard.

Perform with 8 pads, Chord Play mode, and a sustain pedal input for added expression.

Other hands-on controls include 10 encoders, 9 sliders, a 6-button transport section, and 4 command switches.

Play effortlessly on a highly responsive 61-note keybed with separate modulation and pitch wheels.

A powerful MIDI keyboard controller built around Arturia's Analog Lab and V Collection instruments.

It's an amazing experience that lets you take your ideas and turn them into fresh tracks in no time.

Between the controller's top-notch keybed, comprehensive hands-on controls, and total integration with the thousands of sounds in Arturia's Analog Lab 4 software, KeyLab Essential just plain works. Arturia's KeyLab Essential 61 is a virtual instrument workstation that's perfect for preventing exactly that sort of problem from derailing you.

There are few more frustrating things than when you want to sit down and make music but find yourself sinking all your time and effort into finding inspiring sounds or, worse yet, getting your system to work at all.

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