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    ARTURIA KeyLab Essential 49

    Sep 07, 2017 6 minutes

    Contact Arturia www.arturia.com | Source Distribution www.sourcedistribution.co.uk 0208 962 5080

    £175 AND £219 FOR 61-NOTE

    VALUE AWARD £€$

    Key features

    • USB MIDI controller plus software-instrument bundle

    • 49 keys with velocity

    • Controllers 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 30mm faders, 6 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 mod wheel, 1 pitch-bend wheel, 8 touch-and pressure-sensitive pads

    • Connectivity MIDI out, USB, sustain pedal

    • MCU/HUI control compatibility

    • Analog Lab Standalone or plug-in (VST, VST3, AU, AAX) with 5,000 sounds

    • Also includes Ableton Live Lite and UVI Grand Model D

    • Dimensions 784x248x76mm

    • Weight 3kg

    Controllers are so many and varied these days that companies really need a hook to stand out from the crowd. Some go with great looks (Presonus’ Faderport is coming up next issue – swoon) and some go with ‘the software bundle’. With a history steeped in producing some great software, Arturia has understandably chosen the latter with its latest KeyLab Essential

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