Over 6,500 classic synth and keyboard sounds
 
Arturia built their worldwide reputation by creating some of the best-sounding emulations of vintage synthesizers ever, so it's no surprise you get over 6,500 classic sounds with the KeyLab 88 Essential. You get choice patches from Arturia's most popular software titles like the Modular V, Arp 2600 V, JUP-8V, and many more. From fat, warm bass to sizzling synth leads and soaring pads, you've got every iconic synth sound you need in this bundle. Add in classic EPs and organs, and you've got a veritable sonic tour de force! And KeyLab 88 Essential gives you full command over the virtual instruments’ smart controls, and it lets you quickly scan presets, select sounds, and switch parts.
 
 
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 Features:
 
Value-packed combination of Analog Lab software and a powerful 88-key controller
Great-feeling, velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys
9 rotary controls, 9 faders, and 8 backlit control pads
MIDI Control Center software makes it easy to create custom control layouts
Analog Lab software, with a new easier-to-use interface, includes over 6,000 adjustable and storable presets, including the new CMI V, DX7V, Buchla Easel V, and Clavinet V
Generous array of rotary encoders, faders, and more for hands-on control
MIDI I/O, USB port, and sustain jack on the back panel
Includes Analog Lab, UVI Grand Piano Model D, and Ableton Live Lite
 
Tech Specs
 
Type:Keyboard Controller
Number of Keys:88
Type of Keys:Semi-weighted
Velocity Sensitive:Yes
Pads:8 x Backlit, Velocity-sensitive
Other Controllers:Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
Encoders/Pots:9 x Rotary Knobs, 1 x Clickable Jog Wheel
Faders:9 x Faders
Dedicated Transport Control:Yes
Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (sustain)
MIDI I/O:Out/USB
USB:1 x Type B
Computer Connectivity:USB
Features:Chord Play Mode
Software:Analog Lab, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano Model D
Format:Standalone, AAX, AU, VST (iLok account required)
Hardware Requirements - Mac:2GHz Processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC:2GHz Processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac:OS X 10.11.6 or later
OS Requirements - PC:Windows 7 SP1 or later
Power Supply:USB bus power, 9V DC positive center power supply (sold separately)