User's Manual

2.5. Pads
KeyLab Essential features 8 dual function performance pads that are both velocity sensitive
and pressure sensitive.
The default, the pads output MIDI data that is typically used to perform drum and
percussion parts. The output of the 8 pads are:
Pad MIDI note Default MIDI Channel
Pad 1 C1 / 36 10
Pad 2 C#1 / 37 10
Pad 3 D1 / 38 10
Pad 4 D#1 / 39 10
Pad 5 E1 / 40 10
Pad 6 F1 / 41 10
Pad 7 F#1 / 42 10
Pad 8 G1 / 43 10
The pads can be reassigned to any MIDI CC parameter or note of your choice within a User
map by using the Arturia MIDI Control Center.
2.5.1. Selecting Maps using the pads
The pads can also be used to select the different Map options within KeyLab Essential.
When the Map Select button is pressed, the corresponding pad will light up to show the Map
currently in use. The 8 available Maps include:
• Analog Lab: Switches KeyLab Essential’s controls to work seamlessly with
Analog Lab 2. These parameters are marked with blue text.
• DAW: Switches the parameters of KeyLab Essential to control different aspects
of your recording software.
• User: 6 individually programmable user banks to let you create your own custom
maps. These are created and edited using the Arturia MIDI Control Center.
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