Below those controls are labels for each parameter, allowing the user to know exactly what they’re changing, when they change it. At the bottom of the screen, the keyboard can be seen, with a digital representation of the KeyLab’s rotary knobs and the faders. Upon opening up the software, users will notice the layout of it. The KeyLab 49 also comes with the Analog Lab software, which works both as a standalone app and as a plugin. While a little small, they are definitely usable.Īs far as the hardware goes, the Arturia KeyLab 49 is a great MIDI controller the is useful for not only Arturia’s AnalogLab software, but with a little tweaking can be used with any synth plugin. The pitch and modulation wheels are in their normal position, the bottom left of the device. There are also 16 rubber pads, which can be used to play chords, or programmed to do other things too.
There are also nine faders, which, by default, control envelope parameters, but can be programmed to control other things as the user wishes. There are 10 rotary dials with two “bank” buttons that essentially allow for control of 20 parameters. The keyboard features a comprehensive selection of knobs, faders and pads, enabling users to be able to accurately control their synths. On the far left of the device there is an LCD display, which displays the most recently controlled parameter, or the preset being used by default. The classy looking wood-side panels coupled with the clean white look give the controller a premium feel, making the user feel like they’re using a real masterpiece of an instrument.
The Arturia KeyLab 49 is one of the best looking MIDI controllers on the market, at least in its price range. To celebrate, we took a look at the KeyLab 49, which marks Arturia’s return to keyboard controllers. Arturia is offering its KeyLab 49 controller with the new BitWig Studio DAW.
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