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The music-making essentials
Whether you're a beginner producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your full creative potential with a MIDI controller that breaks down all the barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound.
Find joy in your workflow
Find the right sound faster than ever. Customise your mix in real-time. Finish that track with ease. Music-making shouldn't feel like work; KeyLab Essential removes barriers and puts the joy back into your workflow.
Your DAW, upgraded
Your favourite synth sounds, your DAW transport, and your mixing desk all in one. Enjoy next-level control over your sounds & DAW projects, seamless communication with Analog Lab, and a bundle of pro creative software to supercharge your sound.
Quickly inspire new ideas
KeyLab Essential doesn't just help you play & navigate your projects - it's also built to inspire. Summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and moving chord sequences with its array of creative features, and see where it can take your sound.
That quality feeling
You want the feeling of a premium instrument, the flexibility of a top-class controller, and the ease-of-use of a beginner keyboard. KeyLab Essentials sensitive controls, hybrid synth-feel keybed, and smart layout puts it all at your fingertips.
Your keys to creativity
However you choose to make music, KeyLab Essential has all the creative answers - before you've even thought of the questions. This controller fits right into your setup to become an extension of your creative identity.
Control any DAW
Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-mapped controls with your DAW of choice. KeyLab Essential doesn't just feature familiar MCU & HUI compatibility; it also has custom scripts for major DAWs for next-level integration.
Customize your workflow
KeyLab Essential easily adapts to your creative needs; recall your favourite 'liked' presets from Analog Lab, navigate your custom-made playlists, activate custom User programs for your own control assignments, and more.
At one with Analog Lab
Turn Analog Lab into a hardware synth and get hands-on with your sound thanks to KeyLab Essential's seamlessly mapped controls. Adjust sound parameters, tweak FX, and browse presets without ever needing to touch your computer.
Main Features
Premium Keybed quality:
61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
Pads & controls:
1 clickable encoder, 9 rotary encoders, 9 x 30mm faders, 8 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel, 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
Display control:
2.5" LCD display with contextual buttons
Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls
Smart features:
Multi-mode arpeggiator
Chord mode
Scale mode
Hold function
Semitone transpose
Software integration:
Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience
Included Software titles & services:
Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds
Ableton Live Lite
Native Instruments' The Gentleman
UVI Model D
2-month Loopcloud subscription
Melodics subscription for 40 lessons
Connectivity
USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center, MIDI 5-pin DIN output for, connection to external instruments, gear, Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
USB-C powered
Platform specifications
Windows:
Win 10+ (64bit), 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost), 3GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU, ARM processors not supported on Windows
Apple
Mac OS 11+, 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU, 3GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Work with ASC
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What's in the box
Box content
KeyLab Essential Unit
USB-A to USB-C cable
Registration card
Dimensions for 61 keys
Size : 35 x 9.45 x 2.76 inches (890 x 240 x 70mm)
Weight : 6.8 lbs. (3.08 Kg)
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