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Arturia Keylab Essential 49 MIDI Keyboard
The Arturia Keylab Essential 49 MIDI Keyboard is an affordable, full-featured MIDI controller keyboard which offers DAW control, custo maps, excellent integration and an amazing software bundle including the full version of Arturia Analog Lab. It is the perfect controller for new producers to get into music production and a great addition to any pro setup, KeyLab Essential offers a selection of fadersm rotary knobs, performance pads, and a super-playable keyboard to ensure every element of your sound is at your control.
Once you discover how quick and intuitive KeyLab Essential makes controlling your sound and recording process, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it. The powerful map settings effectively make this 8 controllers in one, so whatever collection of rack synths, virtual instruments, sound modules, or recording software you’ve decked your studio out in, KeyLab Essential will make you the master of it all. You’ll be totally blown away by how much is possible when this affordable controller is teamed up with the Arturia MIDI Control Center.
The perfect controller for any musician Whether you’re a Mac pro, a Windows expert, or need to stay in control on the move with your phone or tablet, KeyLab Essential is your perfect partner in crime. Using just one USB socket to transmit MIDI and receive power, you won’t be swamped with wires, and KeyLab Essential is also class compliant, meaning that - put simply - it just works. There’s even a MIDI Out port to connect it directly to external hardware or modules. KeyLab Essential also lets you get hands-on with your DAW. Featuring a dedicated DAW Command Center, all of the most frequently used functions and transport control features are laid out before you. You can use the rotaries and faders to adjust levels and mix your track in your DAW, or tweak the parameters of a virtual instrument.
Software Bundle Included
Incredible software included Inside the box, you’ll also find a copy of Arturia Analog Lab, a collection of over 6,500 incredible presets from the award-winning V Collection software package. Analog synths, electric pianos, organs, string machines, digital synths, acoustic pianos, all perfectly programmed by some of the most talented, experienced sound designers in the industry. During the Art of Sound Promo, Mini V and Stage-73 V is also included. You’ll also receive Ableton Live Lite, an introduction to one of the most widely used recording and performing software platforms on the planet. Coupled with the addition of UVI’s Grand Piano Model D virtual instrument, you’ll have everything you need to start creating music. Even on its own, KeyLab Essential is incredible value for money. Combined with this outstanding
Main features of the Arturia Keylab Essential 49 MIDI Keyboard include:
- 49-note velocity sensitive keyboard with pitch bend & modulation wheels
- Comprehensive music software bundle included
- 8 RGB back-lit, multi-purpose performance pads, 9 faders & rotary encoders
- MCU / HUI comprehensive DAW integration
- DAW Command Center & transport section
- 6 fully-customizable user memories, Twin-line LCD Screen with backlit illumination
- “Chord play” mode
- Optional sustain pedal and DC power supply compatibility
- Class-compliant USB, enabling use with iOS and Android devices
- Includes Analog Lab software with 5000 synth sounds
- Includes Ableton Live Lite
- Includes UVI Grand Piano model D
- 49 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
- Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
- Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
- Over 5,000 TAE® powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection