Arturia KeyLab Essential 49

KeyLab is a one-stop solution to creating music, convenient enough for new users to enjoy straight out of the box, but with features that experienced producers will love.

KeyLab Essential gives you everything you need to start creating, performing, tweaking, editing, and releasing your music: a keyboard to perfect your part; a virtual studio to record your ideas; a vast array of sounds to fire your creativity; and controls to fine-tune your sound. Arturia live at the forefront of music tech world, and we have created the KeyLab Essential to strike the perfect balance between powerful features, incredible sounds, durable construction, and inspiring design, all at an irresistibly affordable price tag.

Essential by name, essential by nature. This KeyLab is about to redefine the focal point of your studio.

Platform Requirements
Analog Lab
Windows: Win 7+ PC: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
2GB free hard disk space
Apple: 10.10+: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
2GB 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).

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Ableton Live Lite
Windows: Win 7+ PC: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
3GB free hard disk space
1024x768 display,
DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation
Apple: 10.8+: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
3GB free hard disk space
1024x768 display,
DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation
UVI Grand Piano Model D
Windows: Win 7+ PC: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
3GB free hard disk space
Apple: 10.7+: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
3GB free hard disk space
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit.

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Size & weight
Instrument size : 30,9 x 9,7 x 2,9 inches (784 x 248 x 76 mm)
Instrument weight : 6,6lb (3Kg)
Main Features
Software Specifications:
Includes Analog Lab software with 6000 synth sounds
Includes Ableton Live Lite
Includes UVI Grand Piano model D
Hardware Specifications:
49 keys with velocity
Controllers: 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 30mm faders, 6 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, 8 touch and pressure-sensitive pads
Connectivity: MIDI out, USB, Sustain pedal
Functions as a universal MIDI controller
Twin-line LCD screen
MCU/HUI control compatibility
Chord Play mode
Perfect Analog Lab integration:
Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
Over 6,000 TAE® powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection
Ableton Live 9 Lite - record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song.
UVI Grand Piano Model D - Sample-based software recreation of Steinway classic.
Compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One *
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