DAW integrationĪ single glance at the Arturia Keylab 88 MKII is enough to tell you that the controller has got a huge potential for integration. Not so many controllers come with such connectivity to your external hardware. Besides the CV ins/outs, there are 5-Pin MIDI in/out 3 AUX pedal jacks sustain and expression. This is pure bliss for anyone who uses analog gear. This is another area where the Arturia Keylab 88 MKII shines. Just below the faders are 9 buttons that you use to select tracks or different categories in the analog lab software. Immediately on the right, you have 9 knobs and 9 faders. Next is a screen and main encoder knob, which you can use for different functions.
The 88 MKII features multiple magnetic overlays for this section that you can easily attach to understand and use according to your DAW’s settings. Just above the transport controls section, you are provided with unique DAW controls termed the DAW controls/user that change based on the DAW you are using. It consists of 6 buttons: rewind, forward, play, stop, loop and record. You can also use the pads as finger drums.Īfter the pads, on the right, is the transport control section. They also allow you to map certain functions of the controller. They control the unit’s functions via DAW. The next set of controls is the 16 vibrantly backlit pads. If you want to set the amount of vibrato, tremolo, or filter, you use the modulation wheels. The pitch wheel changes the pitch of the notes in the synthesizer, while the modulation wheels give you total control of the different sound elements. The first controls you will encounter on the unit are the pitch and modulation wheels on the right. The Arturia Keylab 88 MKII has got myriad control features. The controls also include pitch and modulation wheels, 6 transport control buttons, and unique DAW controls
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You can assign aftertouch to various parameters, including stabs, pads, and polysynth, depending on the software you are using. It is a nice feature to have on the Keylab 88 MKII since you will use it with virtual instruments. Keyboards with weighted keyboards barely come with an aftertouch. This is one of the top ways of adding more expression to your work. What works for you may not work for someone else, but the hammer action keys should work for anyone because their expression comes out naturally. Their touch may be a little heavy, but it’s nothing if you are used to playing heavy pianos. The keys have an impressive spring action, and their weight feels okay. They add a mechanical feel that is very close to a real piano. However, it distinguishes itself from its peers with its hammer action keys by Fatar. The keyboard is Arturia’s biggest keyboard, and it has the same layout as the popular 49 and 61-key models.
The overall design of the keyboard allows you to work from it directly with all of the major DAWs. The assignable buttons and faders are conveniently laid out to allow seamless DAW integration. It also comes with a mod-wheel and transport controls. It has 16 pads with the switch on the left side, 10 assignable buttons for parameters, 9 faders, 9 rotary encoders, and a pitch bend. It has everything laid out in a neat and straightforward manner. It weighs a mere 32.4 pounds which is manageable if you plan to move around with the unit. The keyboard is incredibly lightweight compared to others in its range.
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There are few differences, though like the pads are on the left side as opposed to the right, and the mod wheels and pitch bend are white in color as opposed to black. The design is very similar to that of the original 88 Keylab. Design and lookįor an 88-Key MIDI keyboard, the MKII’s design is quite perfect. Its solid set of features distinguish it from all the other options within its range. Overall, the Arturia Keylab 88 MKII is simply one of the best 88 key MIDI controllers that money can buy. You feel their quality the moment you touch them. They feel firm and move nicely without feeling like they are about to break. You will be able to get great dynamics across the board on the drum very easily, which is a rare thing with many other non-responsive drum pads out there.Īnother win for Arturia with this unit is the high-quality faders. They are highly responsive and play really well. They are hammer graded and feel pretty much like a piano. To begin with, the Keys are some of the finest you can get on a MIDI keyboard.
The 88 MKII offers unmatched performance thanks to the multiple incredible features it comes with. Arturia Keylab 88 MKII offers you 88 velocity-sensitive keys, highly responsive pads, firm rotary encoders, and high-quality faders
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