Arturia KEYLAB ESSENTIAL 61 Easy to Use 61 Key Keyboard Controller key-lab-essential-61

Music is at the heart of this controller. Every aspect of KeyLab Essential 61 has been carefully chosen to give you the best possible experience when creating and performing.

rom the responsive keyboard to the intelligently assigned knobs and faders, you'll feel like everything you touch turns to gold. KeyLab Essential makes navigating your track a breeze thanks to the dedicated DAW Command Center, and makes browsing your presets an exciting, inspiring experience.

It's easy to let your concentration drift and your inspiration slip when you spend hours on tedious tasks. KeyLab Essential is the result of careful research, with the aim of streamlining your creative process, giving you more time to express yourself through music. With the KeyLab Essential on your desk and its comprehensive set of music software loaded in your computer, the only required step to start experimenting, composing and recording is sitting in front of them.

Geared for maximum compatibility, KeyLab Essential gives you unadulterated control of your digital world, seamlessly integrating with virtual instruments and DAW software.

KeyLab Essential 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 integration with Analog Lab, KeyLab Essential is a universal MIDI controller, compatible with any third-party instruments or software. 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.

Whether you're a total newcomer to the world of recording, or a seasoned pro who's set in their ways, KeyLab Essential has the potential to revolutionize your creative process.

Features:

• Software Specifications: Includes Analog Lab software with 6000 synth sounds, Includes Ableton Live Lite, Includes UVI Grand Piano model D
• Hardware Specifications: 61 keys with velocity, Controllers: 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 30mm faders, 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, MCU/HUI control compatibility, Chord Play mode
• Perfect Analog Lab integration: Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls, Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Over 6,000 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 Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One *
• * All product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Specs:

• Type: Keyboard Controller
• Number of Keys: 61
• Type of Keys: Synth action Velocity
• Sensitive: Yes
• Pads: 8 x back-lit performance pads
• Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
• Encoders/Pots: 9 x encoders
• Faders: 9 x 30mm faders
• Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain)
• MIDI I/O: Out/USB
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Software: Analog Lab, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano Model D
• Format: AAX, AU, VST3, VST, Standalone
• Hardware Requirements - Mac: Multi-core 2GHz processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
• Hardware Requirements - PC: Multi-core 2GHz processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
• OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.8 or later, iOS
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later, Android
• Power Supply: 9V DC power supply (sold separately) / USB bus powered (MIDI out requires 9V adapter)
• Height: 2.9"
• Width: 34.7"
• Depth: 9.7"
• Weight: 7.2 lbs.

With everything you need to express your musical ideas, take command of your studio, and perform like you've always dreamed, KeyLab Essential is an intuitive, powerful, carefully crafted controller keyboard that's easy to master.

One (1) Year Limited* Warranty on parts and labor
*Limited – No product will be covered by the warranty above if; product is not properly maintained by owner, product is abused or mis-used, product is damaged by accident, serial # (if applicable) is removed or modified or if service is attempted by an unauthorized person or if product is subject to extreme climatic conditions. Normal wear from use is not covered. Note: A bill of sale or some other proof of purchase is required to validate any warranty