Swiftly on the heels of the announcement of the new KeyStep Pro, today Arturia is announcing the new KeyLab Essential 88 Controller Keyboard, which comes with a bundle of software and is friendly on your wallet too. We have all the details…
Arturia claims that the KeyLab Essential 88 Controller Keyboard is one of the most affordable 88-note controllers on the market. It features an all-new keybed designed to strike a balance between fast synth-action and a traditional weighted piano feel. Together with the included software, Arturia’s aim is that the KeyLab Essential 88 will be able to provide everything you will need to create and record music straight out of the box with its performance controls, Analog Lab support, and DAW integration.
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 Controller Keyboard Feature Summary
88 note, velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel.
16 back-lit, customisable performance pads
9 faders & rotary encoders
Mackie / HUI compliant DAW Command Center
Clickable jog-wheel
Velocity & modulation wheels
Full Analog Lab integration
“Chord play” mode
Twin-line LCD screen
Class-compliant USB: use with iOS and Android devices
Optional sustain pedal and DC power supply
Bundled Software With The KeyLab Essential 88 Controller Keyboard
Analog Lab
Perfectly integrated synths and keyboards
Your go-to choice for inspiration, creativity, and performance. Over 6500 amazing keyboard presets taken from over 30 classic instruments, intuitive controls, and seamless inte- gration. Discover inspiration at every step on your musical journey.
Ableton Live Lite
Record, mix, and release your tracks
An introduction to the world of Ableton Live, a high-powered software suite used by top producers, DJs, performers, and remixers all around the world. Live Lite lets you record your ideas, layer tracks, warp audio, and release your productions.
UVI Grand Piano Model D
Beautifully sampled iconic piano
Straight from the world’s greatest concert halls and recording studios. KeyLab Essential also includes UVI’s recreation of the Steinway Model D grand piano, sampled in exquisite de- tail, ready for you to play, and free of charge.
KeyLab Essential 88 could be everything you could want in a low-cost 88 note controller. It can easily be carried by one person and it gives you integration with your favourite DAWs and software instruments.
Price And Availability
This new model of KeyLab Essential will begin shipping worldwide in Spring 2020, prices at $349 / 349 €
If you are at NAMM 2020 then you can also get hands-on with the controller yourself at Arturia stand in Hall A, booth 11910.
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