User Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Special Thanks
- Thank you for purchasing KeyLab mkII!
- Special Message Section
- Introduction
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Started
- Overview
- Analog Lab mode
- DAW mode
- User mode
- Chord mode
- CV / Gate / Mod connections
- MIDI Control Center
- Connecting to MIDI Control Center
- MCC Controller Map
- Customize the Wheels
- Select the User Channel
- Customize the Pads
- Customize the User buttons
- Customize the Encoders
- Customize the Faders
- Customize the Select buttons
- Customize the Keyboard
- Customize the CV Modulation Input
- Customize the Pedals
- Customize the Pitch Out
- Customize the Gate Out
- Customize the Mod 1 / Mod 2 outputs
- The Device Settings tab
- Import and Export buttons
- Software License Agreement
- Declaration of Conformity
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Arturia's KeyLab mkII!
KeyLab mkII is a class-compliant MIDI controller keyboard, capable of harnessing the
power of practically any software instrument and DAW. It has been designed to enhance
your workflow so you can spend less time using computer peripherals and focus on
creating music. KeyLab mkII integrates seamlessly with Arturia's Analog Lab 3 software,
placing over 6,000 presets from 21 instruments at your fingertips.
Main features of the KeyLab mkII:
• Use with any MIDI software, plug-in, or device
• Integrate with modular synthesizers via CV input and 4 output connectors (CV,
Gate, Mod 1, Mod 2)
• Track / transport control of the most popular DAWs
• Fast sorting of Analog Lab 3 presets helps you find the perfect sound quickly
• 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys with velocity- and pressure-sensitivity (channel
aftertouch)
• Pitch bend / modulation wheels
• Three banks of 9 MIDI-assignable knobs, faders, and RGB buttons, pre-
configured to work with Analog Lab 3 instruments
• 16 backlit RGB pads with velocity- and pressure-sensitivity (polyphonic
aftertouch)
• Chord mode features with dozens of preset chords (user-configurable)
• Works with the MIDI Control Center software to edit control assignments and
global settings
• 32-character LCD screen
• Connectors: MIDI In / Out, USB, sustain pedal, expression pedal, Aux pedal (x3),
CV input, Pitch out (CV), Gate out, Mod 1 Out, Mod 2 out
Be sure to visit the www.arturia.com website and check for the latest firmware, download
the MIDI Control Center, and check out the tutorials and FAQs. We are sure KeyLab mkII
will help take your creativity to the next level.
Musically yours,
The Arturia team