Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

The KeyLab Essential 49 by Arturia, is a lightweight USB MIDI controller keyboard with 49 synth-action keys. Designed to create music on the fly, the KeyLab Essential 49 includes 8 x pre-mapped faders & encoders, 8 x dual-function performance pads, and a DAW command centre that operates via the HUI/Mackie Control protocol. Other great features include Chord Play, to quickly map out arrangements and a generous bundle of software including Ableton Live Lite and Arturia’s Analog Lab collection with 5000 synth sounds.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Software Specifications:
Includes Analog Lab software with 5000 synth sounds

• Includes Ableton Live Lite
• Includes UVI Grand Piano model D

Hardware Specifications:

• 49 keys with velocity
• 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 2 integration:

• Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, and smart-assigned controls.

• Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.

• Over 5,000 TAE® powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection

• Ableton Live 9 Lite - record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song.

• UVI Grand Piano 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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SPECIFICATIONS:

Size & weight:

• Instrument size : 30,9 x 9,7 x 2,9 inches (784 x 248 x 76 mm)
• Instrument weight: 6,6lb (3Kg)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Analog Lab:
Windows: Win 7+ PC: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.

• 2GB free hard disk space
• Apple: 10.8+: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
• 2GB 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).

Ableton Live Lite:
Windows: Win 7+ PC: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.

• 3GB free hard disk space
• 1024x768 display,
• DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation
• Apple: 10.8+: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
• 3GB free hard disk space
• 1024x768 display,
• DVD drive or broadband internet connection for installation

UVI Grand Piano Model D:

• Windows: Win 7+ PC: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
• 3GB free hard disk space
• Apple: 10.7+: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
• 3GB free hard disk space
• Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, and Audio Units

** Please note, system requirements may change. For the most recent system requirements please visit the manufacturer's official product listing **

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