Focus on your music, not your gear

There are few things more frustrating than when you want to sit down and make music, but find yourself spending all your time and effort finding inspiring sounds or, even worse, getting your system going. Arturia's KeyLab Essential 49 is a virtual instrument workstation perfect for preventing exactly these kinds of problems from derailing you. Between the controller's top-notch keyboard, comprehensive hands-on controls, and tight integration with the thousands of sounds in Arturia's Analog Lab software, KeyLab Essential just works. It's an amazing experience that lets you take your ideas and turn them into new tracks quickly.

Quick and easy access to your creative tools

Eliminate technical boredom with KeyLab Essential by combining a beautifully playable controller keyboard with Arturia's acclaimed Analog Lab. When we first got our hands on this amazing setup, even the most seasoned soft-synth gurus couldn't believe how easy this streamlined system was to use. For starters, there's the built-in Analog Remote section, which lets you call up sounds directly from the controller — no need to touch the mouse. You have pre-mapped knobs and sliders for parameter control, performance pads, and even tools like chord mode to make composing as simple as possible.

Full integration with your compositing studio

As powerful as it is, Analog Lab is just part of what KeyLab Essential has to offer. This beautifully designed keyboard controller includes all the controls you need to take control of your DAW, including full transport controls. In fact, KeyLab Essential is a fully loaded universal MIDI controller, so it's fully compatible with any third-party instrument or other music creation software. Most of the controls also double-duty, providing layers of control over Analog Lab, your DAW, and whatever other instruments you want to play with.

Bundled with a killer collection of software

Speaking of DAW apps and other virtual instruments, check out the amazing software package that comes with KeyLab Essential keyboard controllers. Let's start by taking a closer look at Analog Lab. This greatest hits sound collection features many of the top classics from Arturia's award-winning V Collection. It encompasses 17 timeless synths and over 6,500 sounds with Arturia's incredible True Analog Emulation technology. Then there's Ableton Live Lite. It's an ideal introduction to one of the world's most popular creative DAWs, renowned for its powerful compositing framework. Finally, there's the UVI Grand Piano Model D, a meticulously captured Steinway Model D that adds an essential instrument to your keyboard collection.

Characteristics

• A powerful MIDI keyboard controller built around Arturia's Analog Lab and V Collection instruments;
• Play effortlessly on a highly responsive 49-note keyboard with separate modulation and tuning wheels;
• Other handy controls include 10 encoders, 9 sliders, a 6-button transport section, and 4 command switches;
• Play with 8 pads, Chord Play mode and a sustain pedal input for increased expression
• Connectivity includes MIDI and USB connections, with built-in MCU and HUI controller compatibility;
• The included Analog Lab virtual instrument provides over 6,500 sounds from 17 Arturia V Collection instruments;
• Also comes with Ableton Live Lite DAW software and UVI Grand Piano Model D virtual instrument;
• Compatible with all major DAW software platforms.

Specifications

• Type: keyboard controller;
• Number of keys: 49;
• Keys Type: Synthesizer Action;
• Velocity sensitive: yes;
• Pads: 8 x backlit, velocity sensitive;
• Other controllers: pitch bend, mod wheel;
• Encoders/Potentiometers: 9 x encoders;
• Faders: 9 x 30mm faders;
• Dedicated Transport Control: Yes;
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4 in. (to sustain);
• MIDI I/O: Out/USB;
• USB: 1 x Type B;
• Computer connectivity: USB;
• Programs: Analog Lab, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano Model D;
• Format: AAX, AU, VST3, VST, independent;
• Hardware Requirements (Mac): 2GHz or higher multi-core processor, minimum 4GB RAM;
• Hardware requirements (PC): 2GHz or higher multi-core processor, minimum 4GB RAM;
• System requirements (Mac): OS X 10.11.6 or later;
• System requirements (PC): Windows 7 SP1 or later;
• Power source: USB bus power, 9V DC power supply (sold separately);
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 78.5 x 24.6 x 7.4cm;
• Weight: 3kg.