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Arturia KeyLab MKII 61 Professional Keyboard Controller and Software - White
Your Price: $749.99 CDN
or from $79 CDN/mo
KeyLab MkII is an expressive, versatile, and superbly powerful next-generation USB MIDI controller keyboard. It features dynamic performance and studio controls, including a high quality 49-note keyboard with aftertouch, 16 RGB backlit pads, 9 faders, 9 rotary knobs, and dedicated DAW and transport controls. Its huge connectivity also includes CV / Gate outputs, so you can take command of outboard synth and Eurorack modules with ease. Factor in the amazing included software, and you've just found your ideal creative companion for the studio and stage.
Both 49-key and 61-key versions of KeyLab MkII feature Arturia's Pro-Feel action, the same lusciously playable keybed as the MatrixBrute and MiniBrute 2. Sensitive enough to accurately capture the subtleties and nuances of delicate playing, while still being robust enough to feel the energy of high-impact playing.
Every version of KeyLab MkII also offers 16 RGB-backlit, multi-function performance pads which can be used in a huge variety of ways, whatever suits your performance style or studio needs best. Trigger custom chords, activate samples, quickly switch user maps, KeyLab MkII puts the "control" firmly back into "controller".
A gateway to software, KeyLab MkII features 9 rotary encoders, 9 faders, and a selection of fully assignable buttons to give you unfettered access to your virtual instruments, effects, and recording environment. Send and receive CV / gate data to bridge the gap between modular and MIDI, with a fully customizable setup.
To allow for maximum expression, and to put that unmistakable "human touch" into your music, KeyLab MkII features multiple expression pedal inputs, that can be assigned to whatever parameters you desire in your DAW or virtual instruments, and sports robust, luxurious machined metal pitch and mod wheels. Truly a live-performers dream!
Main Features
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
Specifications for KeyLab MKII 61
Keyboard: 61 x keys with velocity and aftertouch
Size: 34.5 x 11.7 x 2.1 inches (875 x 297 x 53 mm)
Controller:
16 x RGB backlit performance pads
1 x clickable encoder
9 x encoders
9 x 1.2" / 30 mm sliders
4 x command switches
1 x pitch bend wheel
1 x mod wheel
6 x transport switches
Connectors:
MIDI I/O: 2 x 5-pin DIN
USB Type-B
CV Output (Pitch, Gate, Mod1, & Mod2): 4 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Sustain Pedal: 1/4" / 6.35 mm
Expression Pedal: 1/4" / 6.35 mm
Aux Inputs (1-3): 3 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm
CV Input: 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Sustain Pedal Input: 1/4" / 6.35 mm
Display: Twin-line LCD screen
Mac System Requirements
Analog Lab and Piano V
Mac OS: 10.10 or later
CPU: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
2 GB free hard-disk space
Works in Standalone, VST 2.4 (32-bit and 64-bit), VST 3 (32-bit and 64-bit), AAX (32 bits with PT 10.3.8, 64 bits with PT 11), Audio Unit (32-bit and 64-bit)
Ableton Live Lite
Mac OS: 10.8 or later
CPU: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
HD Space: 3 GB
Display: 1024 x 768
DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation
Windows System Requirements
Analog Lab and Piano V
Windows 7 or later
CPU: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
2 GB free hard-disk space
Works in Standalone, VST 2.4 (32-bit and 64-bit), VST 3 (32-bit and 64-bit), AAX (32 bits with PT 10.3.8, 64 bits with PT 11)
Ableton Live Lite
Windows 7 or later
CPU: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
HD Space: 3 GB
Display: 1024 x 768
DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation
Both 49-key and 61-key versions of KeyLab MkII feature Arturia's Pro-Feel action, the same lusciously playable keybed as the MatrixBrute and MiniBrute 2. Sensitive enough to accurately capture the subtleties and nuances of delicate playing, while still being robust enough to feel the energy of high-impact playing.
Every version of KeyLab MkII also offers 16 RGB-backlit, multi-function performance pads which can be used in a huge variety of ways, whatever suits your performance style or studio needs best. Trigger custom chords, activate samples, quickly switch user maps, KeyLab MkII puts the "control" firmly back into "controller".
A gateway to software, KeyLab MkII features 9 rotary encoders, 9 faders, and a selection of fully assignable buttons to give you unfettered access to your virtual instruments, effects, and recording environment. Send and receive CV / gate data to bridge the gap between modular and MIDI, with a fully customizable setup.
To allow for maximum expression, and to put that unmistakable "human touch" into your music, KeyLab MkII features multiple expression pedal inputs, that can be assigned to whatever parameters you desire in your DAW or virtual instruments, and sports robust, luxurious machined metal pitch and mod wheels. Truly a live-performers dream!
Main Features
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
Specifications for KeyLab MKII 61
Keyboard: 61 x keys with velocity and aftertouch
Size: 34.5 x 11.7 x 2.1 inches (875 x 297 x 53 mm)
Controller:
16 x RGB backlit performance pads
1 x clickable encoder
9 x encoders
9 x 1.2" / 30 mm sliders
4 x command switches
1 x pitch bend wheel
1 x mod wheel
6 x transport switches
Connectors:
MIDI I/O: 2 x 5-pin DIN
USB Type-B
CV Output (Pitch, Gate, Mod1, & Mod2): 4 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Sustain Pedal: 1/4" / 6.35 mm
Expression Pedal: 1/4" / 6.35 mm
Aux Inputs (1-3): 3 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm
CV Input: 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Sustain Pedal Input: 1/4" / 6.35 mm
Display: Twin-line LCD screen
Mac System Requirements
Analog Lab and Piano V
Mac OS: 10.10 or later
CPU: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
2 GB free hard-disk space
Works in Standalone, VST 2.4 (32-bit and 64-bit), VST 3 (32-bit and 64-bit), AAX (32 bits with PT 10.3.8, 64 bits with PT 11), Audio Unit (32-bit and 64-bit)
Ableton Live Lite
Mac OS: 10.8 or later
CPU: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
HD Space: 3 GB
Display: 1024 x 768
DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation
Windows System Requirements
Analog Lab and Piano V
Windows 7 or later
CPU: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
2 GB free hard-disk space
Works in Standalone, VST 2.4 (32-bit and 64-bit), VST 3 (32-bit and 64-bit), AAX (32 bits with PT 10.3.8, 64 bits with PT 11)
Ableton Live Lite
Windows 7 or later
CPU: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
HD Space: 3 GB
Display: 1024 x 768
DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation
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Reviews
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Worked for just over a year 9 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Product Experience I own it
Closest Store Toronto (Danforth), Ontario
Bought this to complement the software synths I bought from Arturia, which hands down I love.
Just over a year of use, it suddenly wouldn’t power on - either via usb or powered directly. And just as spontaneously it decided to turn back on again, but not without some residual effects. Turned out all the B G and Eb keys went dead.
Went through Arturia support and they were as helpful as can be but the final diagnosis was that it’s a hardware issue and that’d it need repair.
I have 24 year old Roland midi controller and it’s solid. Suffice to say I’m reluctant to try getting repaired. It’s a$700 one year old paper weight as it pertains to the piano bed although the rest of the buttons and knobs still work so I can still control the software synths sound parameters. Minor consolation at this point.
Anyway fyi if you’re considering getting this one. If I knew this would have happened I absolutely would have bought something else. Maybe considère another product or the less expensive Arturia controllers so if they go belly up well at least you’ve spent a lot less.
Posted by Kostas on Oct 28, 2023
Keylab MKII 61 - White 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Product Experience I own it
Closest Store Calgary Royal Vista, Alberta
I have had this controller a couple of years now in my home studio. It is the first Arturia product I have owned. The controller has been lightly used in that time and I have not used all the features available on it.
I must say, the controller is well built but is not without issues.
Over the past year I have had pitch bend wheel issues where the pitch bend wheel sends data over midi causing the connected instruments to go out of tune and I'm not even using the wheel! Researching on the internet, Arturia seems to have this as a common problem and has yet to fix the quality issue. There are numerous videos on how to repair the wheel but I'm not about to pull the controller apart.
For the price point, I expect quality components in this controller and not a failure on a component I hardly use. All in all, its a nice controller if you are prepared to put up with this. I will think twice before purchasing Arturia products again. Other than that, I have had no other issues with this.
I must say, the controller is well built but is not without issues.
Over the past year I have had pitch bend wheel issues where the pitch bend wheel sends data over midi causing the connected instruments to go out of tune and I'm not even using the wheel! Researching on the internet, Arturia seems to have this as a common problem and has yet to fix the quality issue. There are numerous videos on how to repair the wheel but I'm not about to pull the controller apart.
For the price point, I expect quality components in this controller and not a failure on a component I hardly use. All in all, its a nice controller if you are prepared to put up with this. I will think twice before purchasing Arturia products again. Other than that, I have had no other issues with this.
Posted by Phil on Aug 14, 2022
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