Arturia - KeyLab 88-Key Keyboard Controller
Expressive, versatile MIDI and modular controller.
Whatever creative direction your music takes you in, this controller will help you master it. Hugely expressive piano-weighted keybed, high quality build, amazing integration with a top-notch software collection, KeyLab MkII has it all.
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Powerful software instruments
KeyLab 88 MkII is a piano-feel master controller that’s a joy to play, looks the part, is built to last, features effortless integration, and comes complete with a professional software instrument collection.
Piano feel,any sound
The industry standard controller keyboard just got even better.
Redefining what a controller is capable of, KeyLab 88 MkII takes all of the things that professional users loved about our premier piano-feel controller and infuses the powerful, contemporary “MkII” feature set. Now you can play any instrument, control any synth, perform with any modular rig, all with the timeless feeling of a piano at your fingertips.
The most expressive controller ever made, it also features multiple, assignable expression pedal inputs so you can have total control of your sound.
Keylab 88 MkIITutorials
Ep. 1: Discovering your KeyLab MkII
Master your controller
In the first episode of the series, Andrea introduces you to the features found on the top panel, the huge connectivity available, and demonstrates the chord modes found in KeyLab MkII.
Ep. 2: Integration with Analog Lab
7000 legendary sounds at your fingertips
Find out how easy KeyLab MkII makes browsing, selecting, tweaking, and performing the vast collection of amazing synth and keyboard sounds that come with KeyLab MkII.
Ep. 3: Integration with DAWS
Full control, no matter what you use
KeyLab MkII features 10 dedicated DAW control switches and 6 transport buttons so you can take total control of your creative environment and stop relying on your keyboard and mouse.
Ep. 4: User modes & CV/GATE connectivity
Customize and explore
In the final episode, Andrea shows us how to personalize every aspect of KeyLab MkII using the onboard controls and MIDI Control Center, as well as how to control your modular equipment.
Looksthat kill
It shouldn’t matter, but it does.
A full size controller keyboard is a big piece of kit, and if it’s going to be the centerpiece of your setup, it should look the part. KeyLab 88 MkII is not only packed full of awesome features, it looks like a timeless, well designed piece of studio gear that’s designed to be used day in, day out, and inspire you.
Platforms specifications
Windows
- Win 8.1+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- 2.5 GHz CPU
- 2GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Required configuration
- Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit
Apple
- Mac OS 10.13+
- 4 GB RAM
- 2.5 GHz CPU
- 2GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Protection
- The software is protected by the Arturia Software Center. You can learn more about it here.
What's in the box
Box content
- KeyLab 88 MkII unit
- USB cable
- Laptop plate
- Musical sheet holder
Instrument dimensions
- size : 50.9 x 12.7 x 4.4 inches (1293 x 322 x 112mm)
- weight : 32.4 lbs. (14.7 Kg)
Main Features
Software Specifications
- Includes Analog Lab software with 7000 synth and keyboard sounds
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Piano V, Wurli V, and Vox Continental V
Hardware Specifications
- 88 note Fatar TP/100LR keybed
- High quality, aftertouch, velocity sensitive, hammer-action, piano feel keyboard
- 16 RGB-backlit performance pads
- Control bank with 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs
- Control modular equipment with 4 CV/Gate outputs, controlling pitch, gate, and modulation
- Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments
- Presets for multiple DAWs, with magnetic overlays for controls
- Huge connectivity, including expression, sustain, CV/Gate, MIDI, USB and 3 assignable auxiliary pedal inputs
Perfect Analog Lab integration
- Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
- Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
- Over 7000 TAE® powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection
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