Inside Arturia's New KeyLab MkII MIDI Controller

Arturia has introduced the KeyLab MkII, the MIDI controller that Arturia describes as a luxurious, expressive tool for your studio or live rig. Available as a 49 key (white) 61 key (black), the controllers sport 16 RGB backlit pads, 9 faders, 9 rotary knobs, and dedicated DAW and transport controls.

The definitive MIDI controller keyboard, KeyLab MkII is a luxurious, expressive tool for your studio or live rig. Unsurpassed connectivity, effortless integration, customizable interface, and inspiring included software; there simply is no other MIDI controller quite like KeyLab MkII.

Software Specifications:

• Includes Analog Lab software with 6500 synth sounds
• Includes Ableton Live Lite
• Includes Piano V

Hardware Specifications:

• 49 & 61 key options available, each with high quality keybed with velocity and aftertouch
• 16 RGB-backlit performance pads
• Control bank with 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs
• Control modular equipment with 4 CV/Gate outputs, controlling pitch, gate, and modulation
• Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments
• Presets for multiple DAWs, with magnetic overlays for controls
• Huge connectivity, including expression, sustain, CV/Gate, MIDI, USB and 3 assignable auxiliary pedal inputs

Perfect Analog Lab integration:

• Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
• Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
• Over 6500 TAE® powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection
• Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
• Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
• Over 6500 TAE® powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection
• Ableton Live Lite – record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song.
• Piano V – Twelve different world-class pianos meticulously crafted using our critically acclaimed modeling technology.
• Compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One *
• Available in Black or White

The Arturia KeyLab MkII 49 key and 61 key are available for $449 and $499, respectively. You can visit the Arturia website to learn more about the MIDI controller’s features and specifications.

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