Once discover how quick and intuitive Black KeyLab Essential 49 makes controlling sound and recording process, ’ll wonder how ever worked without it.

Almost everyone starts off by using the computer keyboard and mouse to change settings and edit sounds, but now ’re ready to take the next step. Its selection of faders, rotary knobs, performance pads and that all-important, super playable keyboard make sure every element of sound is right at fingertips.Make the Most Out of StudioWhen ’re getting creative, don’t want technology interfering with flow. The perfect controller for getting new producers up and running, or a superb addition to any pro’s setup, Black KeyLab Essential 49 gives maximum bang for buck. If I want to control reverb on the patch I have to create a new mapping for each patch.This black version of the Arturia KeyLab 49 MIDI Essential is an affordable, full-featured MIDI controller keyboard offering DAW control, custom maps, great integration and amazing bundled software, including the full version of Arturia’s award-winning Analog Lab 3. But in AL5 it's not so easy because the physical knobs all map to the studio, which by default isn't doing anything. And I also wish they would list the instrument in a column when browsing the patches.īut the main issue I notice with the changes is that on my KeyLab mkII a lot of the knobs and faders have now been mapped to control the effects in the 'Studio' section rather than actual patch parameters.įor example, in Analog Lab 4 I could usually dial down the reverb on a patch using a physical knob.

I think they should just start off on the 'explore' page instead.

I quite like the new look, although the home screen seems a bit redundant to me.

I guess they are aiming for something more like Main Stage, so you can set up your environment and use it for gigging? It's an interesting change and I wonder if at some point in the future we may start to see things like a looper added? Multi-tracks? It could be nice for quickly putting down ideas. They've added playlists and the effects section has been beefed up. I just upgraded Arturia V Collection from 7 to 8 and was interested to see that Analog Lab has changed quite a bit.

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