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KeyLab Essential 88 | Controllers | ARTURIA

KeyLab Essential 88 | Controllers | ARTURIA

Arturia

Description

KeyLab Essential 88 is a high quality, versatile MIDI controller that will ignite your creativity and make the process of music-making easy and fun. The perfect combo of awesomely playable keys, rotary knobs, faders, and performance pads is only the start: KeyLab Essential 88 also includes a whole host of amazing audio software that will have you creating awesome music straight out of the box.

KeyLab Essential 88 puts vast, powerful controls at your fingertips in an elegant, affordable package. Having access to responsive, semi-weighted durable keys, as well as 8 backlit pads will give you the freedom to express your musical ideas, and the intelligently-assigned encoders, faders, and transport controls will give you the scope you need to craft your sound into a finished product.

With KeyLab Essential 88, you'll never be short of inspiration. To help you start making music right away, Arturia has included an amazing collection of recording and performance software in the box: an astounding collection of over 6,500 sounds from the critically acclaimed V-Collection with Analog Lab, Ableton Live Lite, one of the world’s favorite DAWs, and an exquisitely recreated Steinway Model D grand piano from UVI.
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MIDI Keyboard Controller White
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MIDI Keyboard Controller White

Specs

  • Keyboard: 88 semi-weighted keys with velocity
  • Controllers: clickable encoder, 9 rotary knobs, 9 30mm faders, 13 switches control, 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
  • Perfect Analog Lab integration: Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls
  • Full Mackie / HUI control compatibility
  • Chord Play mode

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  • asked byReese

    fromRoanoke

    Does it have a transpose button?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.
  • asked bymonica

    fromLos Angeles

    Can you insert headphones into this keyboard?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, but no.
  • asked bythedude

    frombarstow, ca

    Will this work with Bitwig on Linux Mint? Does it require drivers or is it plug and play?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No. Platforms specifications Windows 7 (SP1) or later (64-bit) OS X 10.11.6 or later (64 bit) 64-bit Intel® Core™ or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended) 3 GB free Hard disk Space Broadband Internet connection for installation Required configuration Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit. FREE iLok account - not necessarily an iLok dongle, just a free account Internet connection for the license activation