Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 is packed with clever controls that help you make swift work of everyday tasks within your recording software. Play your track, jog forwards and back, save, toggle your metronome and loop, record, and punch in on the fly. This functionality keeps your hands on the controller and your mind in the music. As well as offering ultimate control over Analog Lab, KeyLab Essential is a universal MIDI controller, meaning you can use it with any third-party instruments or software. If you’re just starting out on your musical journey, don’t worry, KeyLab Essential also comes with Ableton Live Lite so you can start recording, editing, and releasing your music with one of the most popular music platforms on the planet.

FEATURES

• 88 light piano-style keys
• Black finish
• Clickable encoder, 9 rotary knobs, 9 30mm faders, 13 control switches
• Functions as a universal MIDI controller
• Full Mackie / HUI control compatibility
• MIDI Out
• USB connectivity
• Sustain pedal input
• 6 transport buttons, 4 command buttons
• Mod & pitch bend wheel
• 8 touch and pressure-sensitive pads.
• Twin-line LCD screen displays preset names and parameter info
• Chord Play mode
• Perfect Analog Lab integration: Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls
• Includes Analog Lab with over 6,500 synth sounds
• Intelligent, tag-based sound navigation with Analog Lab: search by type and instrument, or by sonic characteristics like “aggressive” or “evolving”