Whether you’re a beginner producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your full creative potential with a MIDI controller that breaks down all the barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound. Find joy in your workflow. Find the right sound faster than ever. Customize your mix in real-time. Finish that track with ease. Music-making shouldn’t feel like work; KeyLab Essential removes barriers and puts the joy back into your workflow. Your DAW, upgraded. Your favorite synth sounds, your DAW transport, and your mixing desk all in one. Enjoy next-level control over your sounds & DAW projects, seamless communication with Analog Lab, and a bundle of pro creative software to supercharge your sound. Quickly inspire new ideas. KeyLab Essential doesn’t just help you play & navigate your projects - it’s also built to inspire. Summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and moving chord sequences with its array of creative features, and see where it can take your sound. That quality feeling. You want the feeling of a premium instrument, the flexibility of a top-class controller, and the ease-of-use of a beginner keyboard. KeyLab Essentials sensitive controls, hybrid synth-feel keybed, and smart layout puts it all at your fingertips. Your keys to creativity. However you choose to make music, KeyLab Essential has all the creative answers - before you’ve even thought of the questions. This controller fits right into your setup to become an extension of your creative identity. Premium Keybed quality 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel Pads & controls 1 clickable encoder 9 rotary encoders 9 x 30mm faders 8 transport switches 4 command switches 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads Display control 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls Smart features Multi-mode arpeggiator Chord mode Scale mode Hold function Semitone transpose Software integration Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio Also compatible with MCU/HUI control Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience Included Software titles & services Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds Ableton Live Lite Native Instruments’ The Gentleman UVI Model D 2-month Loopcloud subscription Melodics subscription for 40 lessons Connectivity USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch USB-C powered
