KeyLab 88 MkII Keyboard Controller

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KeyLab 88 MkII Keyboard Controller

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The next-generation 88-key KeyLab controller.

This is the next generation in Arturia's line of quality MIDI controllers. The KeyLab 88 MKII Controller features the premium Fatar (TP100LR) key-bed with aftertouch, which gives keyboard players a true piano experience. Its graded action provides a comfortable reference point for experienced pianists, and its expressive touch inspires anyone's best ideas.

This hybrid workstation and controller features Arturia’s exclusive master control panel with nine encoders, nine faders, 16 DAW user controls, and Big Knob central controller. Plus Sixteen RGB Velocity and Pressure Pads are perfect for drum programming or triggering samples.

Performance-Ready

Its high-quality, robust metal frame construction with real wood side panels highlights the sleek, world-class design. Weighing only 32 lb., the KL-88 MKII is perfect for studio and stage, and includes a laptop extension shelf and removable iPad/music stand.

Hybrid Workstation

The KeyLab 88 MkII comes with Analog Lab 4, featuring more than 6,500 sounds from the award-winning V-Collection Series. Full versions of Piano V, Wurli V, and Vox Continental V are included, along with Ableton Live Lite. With plug-and-play auto-mapping, your creative workflow is quick and seamless as you browse through the included software instruments and control your DAW. The KeyLab 88 MkII even includes unique magnetic panel overlays for the most popular DAWs and takes the guesswork out of playing, recording and mixing.

Superior Connectivity

The new KeyLab 88 MkII features CV/gate connectivity so you can also control your modular rig and vintage synths. It also includes three Aux pedal inputs, Expression, MIDI, USB, and Sustain. There’s even a CV input for external analog controllers. Used stand alone, the KL88 MkII can be powered from an external power supply or directly from its USB port.

The finest-feeling 88-note hammer action controller keyboard is built for the road or looks and performs beautifully in the studio. And it comes with top-quality virtual instruments. The KeyLab 88 MkII isn’t just another MIDI controller, it’s a gateway to a better music-making experience.

Features

88-note Fatar TP/100LR keybed

High-quality, aftertouch, velocity sensitive, hammer-action, piano feel keyboard

16 RGB-backlit performance pads

Control bank with nine faders and nine rotary knobs

Control modular equipment with four 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 three 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

Included Sounds and Software

Over 7,000 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.
Wurli V - Classic stage tine keyboard reborn with physical modeling, many presets modeled on famous songs
VOX Continental V - “Light My Fire”-style stage keyboard recreated as software, with big sounding amp sims and presets.
Compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One

What's In The Box?

KeyLab 88 MkII unit
USB cable
Laptop plate
Musical sheet holder

Get your hands on the long awaited sequel to the original KeyLab 88!

KeyLab 88 MkII Keyboard Controller Specifications:

Windows

Win 8.1+ (64-bit)
4GB RAM
2.5gHz CPU
2GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit

Apple

Mac OS 10.13+
4GB RAM
2.5gHz CPU
2GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Protection

The software is protected by the Arturia Software Center

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