Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 - Universal MIDI Controller and Software

The Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential is a universal MIDI controller and software package that includes 61 velocity-sensitive keys, a clickable encoder, 9 additional encoders, 9 sliders, 8 touch and pressure sensitive pads, 6 transport control switches, 4 command switches, a modulation wheel, and a pitch-bend wheel. The system is designed to provide 1:1 control of the included Analog Lab 2 synth software, Ableton Live Lite, and UVI Grand Piano Model D 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, Windows, iOS, and Android devices.
The Analog Lab software and KeyLab 61 controller are fully integrated, allowing you to control the elements of Analog Lab without having to reach for your mouse. The software includes over 6000 TAE-powered preset sounds from Arturia's award winning V Collection. With the KeyLab 61, 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 61 Essential ships with a USB cable.




Features


Software Specifications:

Includes Analog Lab software with over 6000 synth sounds
Includes Ableton Live Lite
Includes UVI Grand Piano Model D


Hardware Specifications:

61 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
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 (VST, VST3, AU, AAX)
Over 6000 TAE powered preset sounds from Arturia’s 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 DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One



Specs:





Keyboard
61 x keys with velocity


Controller
1 x clickable encoder 9 x encoders 9 x 1.2" / 30 mm sliders 4 x command switches 1 x pitch bend wheel 1 x mod wheel 6 x transport switches 8 x touch and pressure-sensitive pads


Connectors
1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI out 1 x USB Type-B 1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm sustain-pedal input


Display
Twin-line LCD screen


Platform Compatibility
Analog Lab Windows 7 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU 2 GB hard-disk space Mac OS 10.10 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU 2 GB hard-disk space Works as standalone, and plug-in: VST 2.4 / VST 3 / AU (32-bit and 64-bit), AAX (32-bit with PT 10.3.8, 64-bit with PT 11)


Mac System Requirements
Analog Lab OS: 10.10+ RAM: 4 GB CPU: 2 GHz HD: 2 GB free space Ableton Live Lite OS: 10.8+ RAM: 4 GB CPU: 2 GHz HD: 3 GB free space Display: 1024 x 768 DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation UVI Grand Piano Model D OS: 10.7+ RAM: 4 GB CPU: 2 GHz HD: 3 GB free space


Windows System Requirements
Analog Lab Widows 7+ RAM: 4 GB CPU: 2 GHz HD: 2 GB free space Ableton Live Lite Widows 7+ RAM: 4 GB CPU: 2 GHz HD: 3 GB free space Display: 1024 x 768 DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation UVI Grand Piano Model D Widows 7+ RAM: 4 GB CPU: 2 GHz HD: 3 GB free space


Dimensions (W x H x D)
34.7 x 9.7 x 2.9" / 881.4 x 246.4 x 73.7 mm


Weight
7.2 lb / 3.3 kg






Packaging Info


Package Weight
8.45 lb


Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
34.0 x 12.0 x 4.5"






Shipping weight 4.5 kgs. = 10 lbs.
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