Keylab Essential 88

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The perfect combo of intuitive control and artistic inspiration. Do you need a controller with powerful functionality, great-feeling piano sized keybed, and a layout that’s easy to master? This is it.

Technical Informations

Analog Lab

• : Windows 7 (SP1) or later (64-bit) 
  64-bit Intel® Core™ or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended) 
  1 GB free Hard disk Space 
• : OS X 10.10 or later (64 bit) 
  64-bit Intel® Core™ or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended) 
  1 GB 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).

The software is protected by the Arturia Software Center. You can learn more about it here.

Ableton Live Lite 

• : Windows 7 (SP1) or later (64-bit) 
  64-bit Intel® Core™ or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended) 
  3 GB free Hard disk Space 
  Broadband Internet connection for installation 
• : OS X 10.11.6 or later (64 bit) 
  64-bit Intel® Core™ or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended) 
  3 GB free Hard disk Space 
  Broadband Internet connection for installation

UVI Model D 

• : Windows 8 or later (64-bit) 
  64-bit Intel® Core™ or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended) 
  1 GB free Hard disk Space
  Broadband Internet connection for installation 
• : OS X 10.9 or later (64 bit) 
  64-bit Intel® Core™ or AMD multi-core processor (i5 processor or faster recommended) with 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended) 
  1 GB free Hard disk Space
  Broadband Internet connection for installation 

Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit.

FREE iLok account – not necessarily an iLok dongle, just a free account Internet connection for the license activation 

Size & weight

• Instrument size : 49.6 x 10.3 x 2.5 inches (1260 x 262 x 64 mm)
• Instrument weight : 18.7lb (8.5Kg)

Main Features

• Software Specifications:
  • Includes Analog Lab software with 6500+ synth and keyboard sounds
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite
  • Includes UVI Model D
• Hardware Specifications:
  • 88 note, velocity sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
  • 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 6500 TAE® and Phi® powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection
• Ableton Live 10 Lite – record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song.
• UVI 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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