Arturia KeyLab Essential 88

The Arturia KeyLab 88 Essential is a universal MIDI controller and software package that features 88 semi-weighted, 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.

Value-packed MIDI Keyboard from Arturia
Feed you creativity in a productive environment with Arturia's KeyLab Essential 88 serving up a host of knobs, faders, and pads to interact with the built in virtual synths built to seamlessly integrate with your favorite DAW and control standard transport functions, such as track jogging, loop, play, record, and punch-in. Additionally, KeyLab Essential 88 comes bundled with a vast selection of Arturia’s most popular virtual instruments from their renowned V-collection as well as Ableton Live Lite, and a stunning Steinway Model D re-creation from software designer UVI. And, despite its relatively light weight and easy portability, the KeyLab Essential is a solidly constructed controller with an excellent semi-weighted feel and velocity-sensitive keys.

Over 6,500 classic synth and keyboard sounds
Arturia built their worldwide reputation by creating some of the best-sounding emulations of vintage synthesizers ever, so it's no surprise you get over 6,500 classic sounds with the KeyLab 88 Essential. You get choice patches from Arturia's most popular software titles like the Modular V, Arp 2600 V, JUP-8V, and many more. From fat, warm bass to sizzling synth leads and soaring pads, you've got every iconic synth sound you need in this bundle. Add in classic EPs and organs, and you've got a veritable sonic tour de force! And KeyLab 88 Essential gives you full command over the virtual instruments’ smart controls, and it lets you quickly scan presets, select sounds, and switch parts.

Main features:

Tech Specs:

• Type: Keyboard Controller
• Number of Keys: 88
• Type of Keys: Semi-weighted
• Velocity Sensitive:Yes
• Pads: 8 x Back-lit Performance Pads
• Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
• Encoders/Pots: 9 x Rotary Knobs, 1 x Clickable Jog Wheel
• Faders: 9 x Faders
• Dedicated Transport Control: Mackie/HUI Compatible
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain)
• MIDI I/O: Out/USB
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Computer Connectivity: USB
• Features: Chord Play Mode
• Software: Analog Lab, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano Model D
• Format: Standalone, AAX, AU, VST (iLok account required)
• Hardware Requirements - Mac: 2GHz Processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
• Hardware Requirements - PC: 2GHz Processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
• OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.10 or later
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
• Power Supply: USB Bus powered / 9V DC positive center power supply (sold separately)

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