User's Manual

3. MIDI CONTROL CENTER
KeyLab Essential has been designed to give you quick access to the most important, and
frequently used controls. Rather than bury its extra functionality in sub-menus, you can
use the Arturia MIDI Control Center to access the controller’s full range of abilities, such as
creating your own personalized maps.
3.1. Customize your perfect controller
You don’t need to install the MIDI Control Center to use your new controller keyboard, but if
you want to expand its functionality and make full use of KeyLab Essential’s wide range of
abilities, we recommend that you install it.
Taking a little time to create your own custom User Maps and learn more about what
KeyLab Essential is capable of is massively rewarding. We're sure you'll be amazed at what
you can achieve with this simple but powerful controller.
3.1.1. Connecting to MIDI Control Center
Once you have downloaded and installed the MIDI Control Center - or MCC - simply open
the program while your KeyLab Essential is connected to your computer.
MCC will automatically connect to the controller, and display an image of it in its main
window.
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TIP: If you have multiple Arturia devices connected at the same time, you can select the one you
wish to edit by selecting it from the drop-down menu in the Device section of MCC.
Now your KeyLab Essential is connected, let’s go over a few of the simple ways to
personalize your controller:
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