Arturia has updated their KeyLab 88 controller keyboard to mkII status with an enhanced feature set and a new software collection.
Designed for professional musicians, session players, live performers, studio engineers, and producers the KeyLab 88 MkII updates the original’s feature set with enhanced DAW control, customizable setups, and seamless integration with other software.
KeyLab 88 MkII key features:
» 88 note, velocity sensitive Fatar TP/100LR piano-weighted keybed with aftertouch
» 9 customizable faders
» 9 rotary encoders
» 4 CV/gate connections: pitch, gate, mod, input
» Analog Lab integration
» Full integration with all of Arturia’s software instruments
» Universal MIDI controller: control any software or MIDI-enabled hardware
» Powered via USB
» Control presets for different DAWs, magnetic overlays for easy reference
» Pedal connectivity: expression, sustain, three customizable connections
» Mackie / HUI compliant DAW Command Center
» Comprehensive music software bundle included
» Optional sustain pedal and DC power supply
» Instrument size: 50.9 x 12.7 x 4.4 inches (1293 x 322 x 112mm)
» Instrument weight: 32.4 lbs. (14.7 Kg)
Made to inspire, excite, and bring out the best in every user, each model of KeyLab 88 MkII includes the following software titles:
» Analog Lab — A collection of over 6,000 keyboard presets taken from the Arturia V Collection, powered their exclusive TAE and Phi modelling technologies. Featuring every type of keyboard sound you can imagine, from analog monosynths to pianos, organs to digital powerhouses, samplers, string machines, and quirky modular gear. All accessible through an easy to navigate, tag-based browser, with options to add effects, create powerful combi sounds, create sets, and hit the stage with a dedicated Concerts mode.
» Piano V — Arturia’s piano studio software instrument. This software title is the equivalent of having a customizable studio full of classic upright, concert grand, and esoteric pianos at your disposal.
» Wurli V — KeyLab 88 MkII comes complete with Wurli V, a vintage Wurli which emulates the same sound that captivated Queen, Marvin Gaye, and The Beatles.
» VOX Continental V — A modeled recreation of the classic transistor organ whose burning tone was loved by everyone from The Doors to The Stranglers. The circuitry and drawbars behind this classic organ have been perfectly recreated in software, letting you play the sound of some of the greatest hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and beyond, all from the comfort of your computer and controller.
» Ableton Live Lite — An introduction to the world of Ableton Live, a high-powered software suite used by top producers, DJs, performers, and remixers all around the world.
KeyLab 88 MkII is a powerful “mission control center” for all your production needs. Combining workflow-enhancing features, build quality, playable keys, pads, faders, modular compatibility, and DAW controls, KeyLab 88 MkII has everything a MIDI controller can offer.
Arturia’s KeyLab 88 MkII is available now for $999 / €899.
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