Arturia KEYLAB61-ESS-WH 61-Key KeyLab Essential Keyboard Controller, White

Arturia’s KeyLab61 is a powerful MIDI controller optimized for a creative hands-on experience. The controller features a 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch and over 5000 TAE presets. The controller allows unprecedented access to Arturia’s Analog Lab software, with pre-assigned controls for maximum efficiency. Simply connect the keyboard to a DAW and instantly control all crucial parameters of the software. But the possibilities do not end there: the KeyLab can also be used as a universal MIDI controller for any third party software or hardware.

In addition to the unit’s huge sound library, the KeyLab features a handy MultiMode that allows several sounds to be played at once with additional options to apply effects, layer/split functionality, and chord modeall with the convenience of a drag-and-drop workflow. The KeyLab also features a handy Live Mode, which enable users to save sounds and multis as presets for quick recall during a performance.

• This is the 61-note version of the KeyLab.

Features

• Analog Lab 2 – A collection of over 5,000 keyboard presets taken from the award-winning V Collection, powered by Arturia’s exclusive TAE technology
• Ableton Live Lite – An introduction to the world of Ableton Live, a high-powered software suiteused by top producers, DJs, performers, and remixers all around the world
• UVI Grand Piano Model D – Straight from the world’s greatest concert halls and recording studio
• 61velocity sensitive keyboard
• Pitch bend & modulation wheels
• Transposition by semitones & octaves
• MCU / HUI compliant for comprehensive DAW integration
• 8 RGB back-lit, multi-purpose performance pads
• 9 faders & rotary encoders
• DAW Command Center & transport section
• 1 DAW-assigned memory (mapping for knobs & faders to control panning and level of tracks)
• 1 Analog Lab-assigned memory (mapping for knobs & faders to control essential parameters in Arturia
• instruments)
• 6 fully-customizable user memories
• Chord play mode

Software Specs

• Software Specifications:
• Includes Analog Lab software with 6000 synth sounds
• Includes Ableton Live Lite
• Includes UVI Grand Piano model D
• Hardware Specifications:
• 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
• Perfect Analog Lab integration:
• Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
• Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
• Over 6,000 TAE powered preset sounds from Arturias award-winning V Collection
• Ableton Live 9 Lite – record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song.
• UVI Grand Piano Model D – Sample-based software recreation of Steinway classic.
• Compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One *
• * All product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Size and Weight

• Instrument size : 30,9 x 9,7 x 2,9 inches (784 x 248 x 76 mm)
• Instrument weight : 6,6lb (3Kg)

Computer Requirements

• Analog Lab
• Windows: Windows 8.1 or later (64-bit)
• 64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
• 1 GB free Hard disk Space
• Apple: OS X 10.13 or later (64 bit)
• 64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
• 1 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).
• VST 2.4
• VST 3
• AAX
• AU
• The software is protected by the Arturia Software Center. You can learn more about it here.
• Ableton Live Lite
• Windows: Windows 7 (SP1) or later (64-bit) 64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
• 3 GB free Hard disk Space
• Broadband Internet connection for installation
• Apple: OS X 10.11.6 or later (64 bit)
• 64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
• 3 GB free Hard disk Space
• Broadband Internet connection for installation
• UVI Model D
• Windows: Windows 8 or later (64-bit)
• 64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
• 1 GB free Hard disk Space
• Broadband Internet connection for installation
• Apple: OS X 10.9 or later (64 bit)
• 64-bit Intel Core or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended)
• 1 GB free Hard disk Space
• Broadband Internet connection for installation
• Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit.
• VST 3
• AAX
• AU
• FREE iLok account – not necessarily an iLok dongle, just a free account Internet connection for the license activation