User Mode: This mode is nice because it gives you complete control over your MIDI controller allowing you to take full advantage of it.Īll of the pads, wheels, and faders can be mapped to your and send MIDI CC data to your DAW for simplicity and ease of use when using the Keylab MKII. I started using this about 3-4 years ago now and I still occasionally go back to it since I find it easy to navigate. There are over 6,000 sounds included in the Analog Lab VST and these work very well with the MIDI controller.Īnalog lab has been around for many years now and is one of the staples for Arturia keyboards. Something nice is that the Arturia Keylab MKII comes with 10 presets that are available for most DAWs.ĭAW’S The Arturia Keylab MKII Works Well With:Īnalog Lab Mode: Analog Lab is a great VST that came with the original Keylab as well. The next and previous buttons let you put your focus on up to 8 tracks at a time. It has transfer, track, and navigation controls readily available for the musician to take control of. Metal Pitch Bend And Mod Wheels Three Different Control ModesĭAW Mode: Allows you to quickly take control of your recording software by using your MIDI controller. Modular Equipment Controls: 4 CV/Gate outputs, controlling pitch, gate, and modulationĭAW Compatibility: Can be used with all major DAW’s and comes with overlays for most DAW’sĬonnectivity: Expression, sustain, CV/Gate, MIDI, USB, and 3 assignable auxiliary pedal inputsĬhord Modes: 2 different customizable chord modes Keys: 49 and 61 keys with premium quality key-beds with velocity and aftertouchĭrum Pads: 16 RGB back-lit performance padsĬontrol Bank: 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs Included Software: Includes Analog Lab with 6500 different sounds, Ableton Live Light and Piano V We will get to these later in the review. However, there are a couple of things that most musicians might be looking for that they didn’t add with this keyboard. The Arturia Keylab MKII has added some cool new features that make it easier to streamline certain things with your MIDI controller including adding aftertouch.

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