Musicians, producers, and sound designers looking for a quality keyboard controller with custom DAW integration and an expanded software package should check out the alpine white Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3, a universal MIDI controller and software package that features 49 synth-action, velocity-sensitive keys, a clickable encoder, nine additional encoders, nine sliders, eight touch and pressure sensitive pads, six transport control switches, four command switches, a modulation wheel, and a pitchbend wheel. The system is designed to provide 1:1 control of the included Analog Lab V synth software, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano Model D, and Native Instruments The Gentleman upright piano 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 Essential utilizes MCU and HUI protocols for its DAW command center, which offers seamless control well beyond standard MIDI, allowing you to control your DAW software on any platform. The controller is a Class-Compliant USB device, what works straight out of the box with Mac and Windows computers.
The Analog Lab software and KeyLab 49 controller are fully integrated, allowing you to control the elements of Analog Lab without having to reach for your mouse. The software includes over 2000 preset sounds, including vintage sounds, hybrids, modern synths, orchestral sounds, and more. With the KeyLab 49, 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 of 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 49 Essential ships with a USB cable.
What's New
- New creative features: Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and Arpeggiator, making composition, songwriting, and beat-making more intuitive than ever.
- Custom DAW integration: KeyLab Essential 3 features custom scripts for deeper control over DAWs, including Ableton Live Logic Pro X, FL Studio, and more
- More versatile presets: the 2000 presets included with Analog Lab V are no longer limited to vintage sounds users can enjoy unique hybrids, modern synths, orchestral sounds, and more
- Easier controls and interface: RGB-backlit pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, contextual button, and a bright, new 2.5 LCD screen for real-time feedback
- Expanded software package for beginners & pros: now includes Analog Lab V, 2 pianos (UVI Model D, NI's The Gentleman), plus subscriptions to Loopcloud and Melodics
Features
- Included software:
- Analog Lab V software with over 2000 presets
- Ableton Live Lite
- UVI Grand Piano Model D
- Native Instruments The Gentleman upright piano
- Hardware specifications:
- 49 synth-action keys with velocity
- Controllers:
- 1 x clickable encoder
- 9 x encoders
- 9 x 30mm faders
- 6 x transport switches
- 4 x command switches
- 1 x modulation wheel
- 1 x pitch-bend wheel
- 8 x touch and pressure-sensitive pads
- Connectivity: MIDI out, USB, sustain pedal
- Functions as a universal MIDI controller
- 2.5" LCD screen for real time feedback
- MCU/HUI control compatibility
- Chord Play mode
- Perfect Analog Lab V integration:
- Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls
- Standalone or plug-in (VST, VST3, AU, AAX)
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