USER’S MANUAL
PROGRAMMING: Robert Bocquier Tyler Pei INDUSTRIALIZATION: Nicolas Dubois MANUAL: Randy Lee Sebastien Rochard Tomoya Fukushi Jerome Parrod DESIGN: Glen Darcey Axel Hartmann Morgan Perrier © ARTURIA SA – 1999-2013 – All rights reserved. 4, Chemin de Malacher 38240 Meylan FRANCE http://www.arturia.com Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia.
Tha nk you for purchasing the Arturia Key Lab ! This manual covers the features and operation of the Arturia KeyLab, a full-featured MIDI controller designed to work with any DAW software or plug-in you own. Note: While the KeyLab is part of a package which includes our Analog Lab software, this manual will focus only on the KeyLab controller hardware. Please refer to the Analog Lab user manual in order to learn about the features of the software.
Special Message Section SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update the hardware that has been purchased. IMPORTANT: The product and its software, when used in combination with an amplifier, headphones or speakers, may be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 7 2 KEYLAB OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................. 8 2.1 FIRST STEP: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................... 8 2.
4.4.4 Restoring the default values ............................................................................................................. 31 4.4.5 Saving settings to the computer ........................................................................................................ 31 4.4.6 Loading settings from the computer ................................................................................................. 32 5 USING KEYLAB WITH OTHER SOFTWARE .............
1 INTRODUCTION Keylab is Arturia's newest series of USB MIDI Keyboards. The Keylab 25, Keylab 49 and Keylab 61 all feature a velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard. They offer a control surface designed for perfect integration with our software synthesizers. The attention to detail poured into KeyLab also makes it perfect for working with any other software plugin or DAW you have available.
2 KEYLAB OVERVIEW 2.1 First step: Making the connections Setting up the KeyLab keyboard for use with Analog Lab is fast and simple: 8 1) First install the Analog Lab program on your computer and be sure to register and authorize it (see Chapters 2 and 3 of the Analog Lab user manual). 2) Connect the KeyLab keyboard to the computer. KeyLab is powered by its USB connection, so all you have to do is connect a USB cable from your computer to the KeyLab keyboard.
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1: Category/Param and Preset/Value knobs The Category/Param encoder selects a filter option for the preset list. In Edit mode, it selects an item parameter. The Preset/Value encoder selects a preset in the Presets list. In Edit mode, it edits the value of the hereabove item parameter. Both knobs are clickable to enter the values. 2: Snapshots buttons Use with Analog Lab to recall favorite presets (Snapshots).
2.2.1 Keyboard The KeyLab 25, 49 and 61 have 25, 49 and 61-key velocity and aftertouch-sensitive keyboards with a control surface designed for perfect integration with the Analog Lab software interface. 2.2.2 Pitch and Modulation touch Wheels These two controllers are used for real time pitch shift and modulation amount settings. Moving the Pitch Wheel up or down alters the pitch of the played sound. The octave range of the pitch wheel depends on which preset is selected.
Octave buttons 2.2.4 Volume rotary encoder Turning the “Volume” rotary encoder sets the general volume of Analog Lab. In typical Use with other products, you will assign this to MIDI CC #7. Volume knob 2.2.5 Sound/Multi/Edit section Sound/Multi/Edit buttons 2.2.5.1 Sound/Multi buttons The Sound and Multi buttons allow toggling between both modes in Analog Lab. 2.2.5.2 Edit button The Edit button is used to edit the parameters of the current preset.
2.2.5.4 Preset/Value encoder In Analog Lab, this button allows to select a preset in the Presets Manager. This is a “push” encoder, press it to validate your choice. In Edit mode, it edits the Value of the hereabove item Parameter; push the encoder to validate this value. 2.2.6 Snapshots buttons In Analog Lab, the Snapshots buttons enable you to recall Sounds and Multis. Snapshots are direct links to a selection of 10 favorite programs, allowing quick access to the essential sounds.
• For a knob or fader in NRPN/RPN mode, contains the NRPN/RPN controller number LSB (Less Significant Byte). • For a button in Ctl mode, holds the value sent at release time. • For a button in Prog mode, holds the bank LSB. • For a button in Note mode, holds note off velocity. Max MSB • Various functions depending on the controller: For a knob, pad or fader in Ctrl mode, contains the maximum value sent.
Recall Recall the keyboard settings from memory or to reset to default settings. Store Store the keyboard settings into memory. Progr. Chng Allows sending an immediate program message. In this mode the program change is selected using the encoders, and sent right away when the Value encoder is pushed. The available messages are as follow: • Program: Program Change, from 1 to 128. • Bank MSB: the bank most significant byte, from 0 to 127. • Bank LSB: the bank less significant byte, from 0 to 127.
2.2.8 Synthesis section This part presents all the synthesis parameters for Analog Lab. As mentioned in the beginning of this chapter, more detailed information can be found in the corresponding section of the manual. 2.2.8.1 Filter There are two rotary encoders available to alter the filter settings of the selected preset. These two encoders are “Cutoff” and “Resonance”. Filter encoders 2.2.8.2 LFO There are two rotary encoders available to alter the LFO settings of the selected preset.
Key Parameter encoders 2.2.8.5 Envelopes Nine sliders that can be found on the right part of the controller’s interface affect the envelope generators of Analog Lab. There are two sets of four sliders marked A, D, S and R that correspond to the Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release of the two envelopes. These envelopes can control various VCAs or VCFs of the preset, and depend on which preset is selected.
2.3 Rear panel overview Back panel interface of the KeyLab keyboard overview, from right to left: • Power on/off switch • DC In connection: 12V 500mA • USB connection • Breath controller input • Auxiliary pedal connection • Sustain pedal connection • Expression pedal connection • MIDI Out connection • MIDI In connection Back panel 2.3.1 MIDI connections The KeyLab Keyboard sends and receives MIDI via USB. Furthermore it can function as a MIDI interface.
3 USING KEYLAB WITH ANALOG LAB The information in this chapter will focus mostly on the KeyLab keyboard and how it interacts with the Analog Lab software. As a result this chapter will touch only briefly on the various Analog Lab parameters that the KeyLab controls. For more details about Analog Lab, please refer to the Analog Lab user manual. 3.
Audio and MIDI Settings window 3.1.2 MIDI setup Connecting a USB MIDI keyboard controller with Analog Lab is very simple. As shown above, navigate to the Audio & MIDI Settings window by pressing [Command] + [,] or by selecting it from the Analog Lab drop-down menu as shown in section 3.1.1. This will open the Audio & MIDI Settings window, which is where the preferred MIDI controller will be selected. The Audio & MIDI Settings window has a section labeled “MIDI Devices”.
3.3 Setup In section 3.1 we described how to get audio out of Analog Lab into the world and how to get MIDI from the KeyLab into Analog Lab. There’s only one other detail of which you need to be aware: the “Sync” button in the tool bar. If you already have KeyLab connected to your computer, then when you launch Analog Lab this connection will be established automatically.
3.5 Using the Pads (KeyLab 49 and KeyLab 61) With Analog Lab active and a Sound selected, play one of the pads on the KeyLab. You will hear a note or a chord played on the selected synthesizer. The exact chord can be defined inside Analog Lab by clicking on the blue tab on the right side of the virtual keyboard (the one labeled CHORDS). A virtual panel will slide out to the left and allow you to specify a different chord per pad. 3.
4 MIDI CONTROL CENTER The MIDI Control Center is a separate utility that can be used to configure the MIDI settings of your KeyLab keyboard. This is especially useful if you would like to make the most of the potential relationship between the KeyLab and non-Arturia plugins and DAWs. 4.1 System requirements: MIDI Control Center 4.1.1 REQUIRED MINIMUM CONFIGURATION: PC: 2 GB RAM; CPU 2 GHz Mac: 2 GB RAM; CPU 2 GHz 4.1.2 PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS: Windows: XP/VISTA/SEVEN/EIGHT Mac OS X: 10.6 or higher 4.
4.3 Launching the MIDI Control Center Before launching the MIDI Control Center, make sure your Arturia KeyLab keyboard is connected to your computer. The MIDI Control Center is specifically designed for the KeyLab keyboard; it will not work with another MIDI device. 4.3.1 The virtual keyboard and its controls The MIDI Control Center utility will detect the KeyLab keyboard automatically and load its current configuration into the computer memory. 4.3.
Change the various settings for this control so it sends the MIDI data you want the target device to receive. For example, you can change the MIDI CC number assigned to the first encoder by clicking on the virtual knob and selecting a value from the “CC Number” drop-down list, like so: Each type of control has its own range of possible settings: the encoders, the sliders, the pads, the buttons, the control Wheel, and the pedals.
4.4.2.1 Settings for the Encoders Available settings for each of the encoders are: Continuous Absolute: The default setting for Analog Lab: the knobs will send absolute values from 0-127. Relative 1: The knob will send values 61-63 when turned in a negative direction and values 65-67 when turned in a positive direction. The turn speed determines the parameter response. Relative 2: The knob will send values 125-127 when turned in a negative direction and values 1-3 when turned in a positive direction.
4.4.2.2 Settings for the sliders Settings that are available for each slider are: Control NRPN/RPN The sliders will send values fron 0 to 127 NRPN: Non-Registered Parameter Numbers are used to access many more parameters than the unassigned MIDI CC numbers could represent. Use the LSB / MSB fields to specify the controller number. Min/Max are ignored in this case. Please refer to the documentation of the receiving device for specific settings.
4.4.2.3 Settings for the Pads (Keylab 49 and Keylab 61) Settings that are available for each of the pads are: Control/Control Toggle Toggle: With each press of the pad a value will be sent for the selected CC number: first the Max/LSB number and then the Min/MSB number, and so on. Gate: When the pad is pressed it will send the Max/MSB value for the selected CC number, and when released the Min/LSB value will be sent.
4.4.2.4 Settings for the Buttons Settings that are available for each of the buttons are: Control/Control Toggle Toggle: With each press of the pad a value will be sent for the selected CC number: first the Max/LSB number and then the Min/MSB number, and so on. Gate: When the pad is pressed it will send the Max/MSB value for the selected CC number, and when released the Min/LSB value will be sent.
4.4.2.5 Settings for the Modulation Wheel Settings that are available for the modulation Wheel are: Control Set the CC number and the Min/Max range as desired and the Mod Wheel will transmit that MIDI data when pressed. NRPN/RPN NRPN: Non-Registered Parameter Numbers are used to access many more parameters than the unassigned MIDI CC numbers could represent. Use the LSB / MSB fields to specify the controller number. Min/Max are ignored in this case.
4.4.3 Send your settings to the keyboard Changes made inside the MIDI Control Center are actually not stored inside the KeyLab until you press the “Send to Keyboard” button. If you don’t do this important step then the KeyLab will not be able to recall the changes to you made to any of the controls’ functions if a different preset is loaded.
already configured for instant compatibility, you can also set up the KeyLab to work with any other music-related software you own. So you’ll appreciate the ability to save each configuration by name for later recall. As soon as you’ve dialed in the controls for a particular scenario, click the “Save” button and store that setup to your computer. The “Save” process only saves the equivalent of one memory location on the KeyLab, not all eight of them. 4.4.
5 USING KEYLAB WITH OTHER SOFTWARE 5.1 Creating MIDI Presets with the MIDI Control Center 5.1.1 Overview: What is a KeyLab Preset? Thanks to the MIDI Control Center software described in chapter 4 it’s possible to configure the KeyLab to work with practically any device or software capable of responding to MIDI information.
Next we’ll set some minimum and maximum values that might work (adjust them to suit the audio source): The first press of Pad 1 will send a CC# 74 command with a value of 78, which will close the filter down part way but still let a lot of the audio pass through. The second press of Pad 6 will send a value of 127, opening the filter completely. Note: Be sure to check the MIDI Channel assignment to make sure it matches that of the receiving device. 5.1.
Naturally you can choose settings that are appropriate for the MIDI device you are using. Note: Some devices may not use standard MIDI controller assignments. Refer to the documentation for your device to determine what settings to use for each purpose. 5.1.4 Save the changes to a Preset Let’s make sure this configuration is available when you want it. To do that, you need to save these settings as a group into one of the eleven memory locations in the KeyLab.
5.2 Changing the Global MIDI Channel Switching between MIDI Channels is one very quick way to select which instrument and/or track you are controlling in your DAW software. Go to Edit mode, and press the “MIDI Ch.” Button. Use the “Value” knob to select the MIDI channel you want.
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