ARTURIA announces KeyLab Essential Series

PRESS RELEASE • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • 05/04/17



ARTURIA ANNOUNCES KEYLAB ESSENTIAL SERIES

 


Grenoble, France, 05th April 2017



Arturia is thrilled to announce the imminent release of KeyLab Essential - an affordable, yet fully-featured range of universal MIDI controller keyboards.

Created with the budget-conscious musician in mind, KeyLab Essential provides everything they need to create and record music straight out of the box. The 49- and 61-note controllers are packed with intuitive performance controls, feature powerful DAW integration, and come with 3 incredible software titles.
KeyLab Essential features:

  • 49 / 61-note velocity sensitive keyboard
  • Pitch bend & modulation wheels
  • Transposition by semitones & octaves
  • MCU / HUI compliant for comprehensive DAW integration
  • 8 RGB back-lit, multi-purpose performance pads
  • 9 faders & rotary encoders
  • DAW Command Center & transport section
  • 1 DAW-assigned memory (mapping for knobs & faders to control panning and level of tracks)
  • Analog Lab-assigned memory (mapping for knobs & faders to control essential parameters in Arturia instruments)
  • 6 fully-customizable user memories
  • “Chord play” mode
  • Twin-line LCD screen
  • Class-compliant USB, enabling use with iOS and Android devices
  • Comprehensive music software bundle included

Combining a stylish, rugged MIDI keyboard, DAW controls, deep integration, and iconic music software, KeyLab Essential is set to become the go-to choice for producers and musicians who want maximum bang for their buck.
KeyLab Essential will begin shipping worldwide in June 2017.

The 49-key version will retail for 199 € / US$ 249

The 61-key version will retail for 249 € / US$ 299


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