ARTURIA – KeyLab – USER’S MANUAL 7
1 INTRODUCTION
KeyLab is Arturia's newest series of USB MIDI Keyboards. The KeyLab 25, KeyLab 49,
KeyLab 61 and KeyLab 88 all feature a velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard. They
offer a control surface designed for perfect integration with our software synthesizers.
The attention to detail poured into KeyLab also makes it perfect for working with any
other software plug-in or DAW you have available.
Beyond being a great MIDI controller, KeyLab comes with our Analog Lab software which
includes an astounding arsenal of classic synth and keyboard sounds. The integration of
these two products results in a powerful hybrid synthesizer with excellent functionality
and great sound.
The 2 clickable encoders, 11 encoders, 9 faders, 13 switches, 6 transport switches, and
the modulation and pitch bend wheels give you the control you need to exploit the full
potential of any USB audio product you encounter. The 49-, 61- and 88-note versions
also offer 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads that can be configured as pads, MIDI
CC buttons, or program change switches.
You will also find MIDI In and Out connectors; Expression, Sustain and Aux pedal inputs;
as well as a breath controller input.
On top of that, the included MIDI Control Center software lets you map parameters to
the controllers and pads simply and easily, directly from your computer, and then save
them as presets. Those presets then can be stored in the physical KeyLab unit for instant
recall.
Your music is important, and we are honored that you have chosen KeyLab and Analog
Lab as the hardware and software tools that will help you each step of the way. May they
inspire you to new heights of creativity!
Musically yours,
The Arturia team
