Review MIDI keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White. Where to buy it?
Review MIDI keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White. Where to buy it?
I’ll tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of the Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White keyboard. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare.
61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
16 Colour illuminated performance pads
9 Faders
9 Rotating control knob
LC-Display
Category function
Pitch and Modulation wheel
Chord and Transpose work
Transport buttons
5 Expression Control inputs
4 CV Outputs
1 CV input
midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) input and output
USB port
Input for outside power supply
Aluminium housing
System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
body weight: 7 kg
Colour: White
Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments), Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
This keyboard usually has a price around 489.00 €
Now that we’ve seen the features of this keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White watch these related videos to learn more.
Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:
Comment:
Between this keyboard as well as the NI competitor I opted for that one for the subjective better quality and thinking I would use it as a versatile midi controller. It really is solid, nicely done and feeling that is general good. The software part is amazing and worth itself the purchase, but I offered it few month later on to obtain the competitor while the midi controller is not therefore great and offer a lot less than the NI, and when I had to buy once again an Arturia keyboard I would certainly buy the cheaper version just for the program.
Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White vs Roli Seaboard Rise 25
The keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 Whiteis usually 60 € cheaper than Roli Seaboard Rise 25.
And then a video of the keyboard
Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White
Roli Seaboard Rise 25
61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
16 Colour illuminated performance pads
9 Faders
9 Rotating control knob
LC-Display
Category function
Pitch and Modulation wheel
Chord and Transpose work
Transport buttons
5 Expression Control inputs
4 CV Outputs
1 CV input
MIDI input and output
USB port
Input for outside power supply
Aluminium housing
System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
body weight: 7 kg
Colour: White
Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 sounds, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
New measurement of this Touch Interaction
Customizable sensitiveness for optimal experience
Touch and shape noise timbres in an astonishingly direct and intuitive way
Compatible with standard software and equipment synthesizers as well as using the included Equator computer software Bundle
Simulates authentic dynamic range of different instruments
Personalise patches using the touch delicate track-pad and 3 touch painful and sensitive faders
generate new sonic possibilities by mapping sound parameters to unique gestures
Touch and shape sound timbres in an astonishingly direct and intuitive way
Built-In MIDI connection over Bluetooth with around 8 hours of constant play
Includes pc software licenses for Equator Synth, Strobe2, Bitwig 8-Track, Tracktion Waveform and Seabaord Dashboard
Technical data:
25 Keywaves
Pedal input: 6.3 mm Jack
USB B-Port (MIDI-Output and energy)
USB A-Port (for asking peripherals)
Mains power connector: 9 – 12 V DC
Integrated battery
Full midi compatibility over USB and Bluetooth
Dimensions (W x D x H): 505 x 210 x 22.86 mm
Weight: 2.8 kg
System requirements:
OS x 108+ / Windows 7+ / iOS 7+
Intel core i5 2.5 GHz or faster suggested
4 GB RAM (minimum, 8 GB suggested)
2 GB available disk room for equator installation
USB 2.0 (or later) for USB compatibility
And then a video of the keyboardRoli Seaboard Rise 25
Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2
The keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White is usually 10 € more expensive than Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2, but the difference is so small that this can vary..
And then a video of the keyboard
Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2
61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
16 Colour illuminated performance pads
9 Faders
9 Rotating control knob
LC-Display
Category function
Pitch and Modulation wheel
Chord and Transpose work
Transport buttons
5 Expression Control inputs
4 CV Outputs
1 CV input
MIDI input and output
USB port
Input for outside power supply
Aluminium housing
System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
body weight: 7 kg
Colour: White
Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 sounds, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
For all of your digital instruments
Fatar keyboard with aftertouch and 49 semi-weighted secrets
Ergonomic pitch and mod tires plus touch strip
Pre-configured mapping for several KOMPLETE instruments and hundreds of NKS-compatible (Native Kontrol Standard) instruments from leading third-party suppliers
Full VSTi help
Tag-based preset browsing: Find noises quickly and preview them instantly
Two high-resolution color displays for browsing, sound tweaking and more
Light Guide: RGB lights above each key signal drum cells, key switches, chords, tips and much more
Smart Play: Recognise keys and inversions with the Light Guide, play chord sequences and arpeggios using single keys or any key with white secrets only
Seamless integration with MASCHINE hardware/software
intuitive control of Logic professional X, Ableton Live and GarageBand
Two freely assignable inputs for base pedals
MIDI In/Out
Power supply via USB 2.0
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System requirements: Mac OS X 10.11 or macOS 10.12 (Intel Core 2 Duo), Windows 7 or later (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2), Internet connection and an images card supporting OpenGL 2.1 or maybe more needed (only for pc software download and activation), 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for large CONTACT instruments), USB 2.0 or more (cable included)
And then a video of the keyboardNative Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2
Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White vs Nektar Panorama P6
The keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White is usually 60 € more expensive than Nektar Panorama P6.
And then a video of the keyboard
Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White
Nektar Panorama P6
61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
16 Colour illuminated performance pads
9 Faders
9 Rotating control knob
LC-Display
Category function
Pitch and Modulation wheel
Chord and Transpose work
Transport buttons
5 Expression Control inputs
4 CV Outputs
1 CV input
MIDI input and output
USB port
Input for outside power supply
Aluminium housing
System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
body weight: 7 kg
Colour: White
Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 sounds, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
Weighted keyboard with 61 keys
With velocity and aftertouch
Pitch bend and modulation wheel
High-resolution 3.5″ TFT display
16 Rotating control knob
9x 45 mm Fader
1x 100mm ALPS Motorized faders
10 Configurable LED switches
28 Freely configurable switches
12 Attack and pressure-sensitive pads
4 LED Mode switch
Connectors for sustain and phrase pedal
USB slot (computer) + USB Micro B (power motorized faders)
Profound connection to all or any popular DAWs incl. Cubase, Nuendo, Factor, Studio One and Logic Pro X
Dimensions: 990 x 330 x 101 mm
body weight: 7.71 kg
And then a video of the keyboardNektar Panorama P6
If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Nektar Panorama P6 review
Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White vs Akai MPK 261
The keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White is usually 45 € more expensive than Akai MPK 261, but the difference is so small that this can vary..
And then a video of the keyboard
Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White
Akai MPK 261
61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
16 Colour illuminated performance pads
9 Faders
9 Rotating control knob
LC-Display
Category function
Pitch and Modulation wheel
Chord and Transpose work
Transport buttons
5 Expression Control inputs
4 CV Outputs
1 CV input
MIDI input and output
USB port
Input for outside power supply
Aluminium housing
System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
body weight: 7 kg
Colour: White
Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 sounds, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
61 Semi-weighted keys
16 MPC Pads with RGB lighting
8 assignable knobs, sliders and switches each
Inputs for expression and sustain pedal
Arpeggiator
MPC Note repeat
MPC complete level
Tap tempo and time division
Backlit LCD indicator
DAW Integration through comprehensive transportation and parameter control
Assignable buttons for keyboard commands
2 x Jack input for expression pedal
1 x Jack input for sustain pedal
USB MIDI and 5-Pin MIDI in/ out
iOS Compatible with Apple Camera onnection kit (perhaps not included)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 905 x 311 x 86 mm
body weight: 6.85 kg
Incl. Software downloads: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials
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