Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII
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Arturia
KeyLab 88 MkII
Product Info
Article Number:
468786
Brand:
Arturia
Model:
KeyLab 88 MkII
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The KeyLab 88 MkII is a fantastic all-rounder for serious keyboard players and producers. It’s a well-built, feature-packed controller that seamlessly integrates with your DAW and modular gear. If you need a robust 88-key MIDI master with serious control options and a great key feel, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII
- USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- With 88 keys and CV connections
- Weighted Fatar keyboard with hammer mechanism (Fatar - TP100LR)
- With velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
- 16 Illuminated pads with chord memory function
- 9 Faders
- 9 Rotary knobs
- LC Display
- Transport section
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- MIDI in- and outputs
- Pedal input sustain and expression: 6.3 mm jack
- 3 assignable pedal inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- CV input: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Pitch and gate outputs: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Mod 1 and Mod 2 output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Power supply input: 9-12 V DC
- 1.0 A
- Aluminium housing with wood side panels
- Dimensions: 1293 x 322 x 112 mm
- Weight: 15 kg
*Consists of:*
- DAW Control: Magnetic templates for Ableton Live
- Logic Pro X
- Pro Tools
- Cubase
- Studio One
- Repear
- as well as standard Mackie and HUI set-ups
- iPad/Sheet music stand
- Removable laptop rest
- Software packet consists of Analog Lab
- Ableton Live Lite
- Arturia Wurli V
- Arturia VOX Continental V
- and Arturia Piano V
PROS
- • Solid Fatar TP100LR keybed provides excellent, realistic weighted piano feel.
- • Aluminum chassis and wood side panels create a premium, substantial build quality.
- • Comprehensive DAW integration with magnetic templates simplifies workflow immensely.
- • CV/Gate connectivity unlocks deep integration with modular synth setups.
CONS
- • The sheer size and weight make it less ideal for smaller spaces or travel.
- • While versatile, the included sounds are decent but not a substitute for high-end VSTs.
- • Aftertouch sensitivity, while present, isn't as expressive as some higher-end keybeds.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Fatar - TP100LR, Weighted hammer action with velocity and aftertouch
Pads
16, velocity-sensitive, RGB illuminated, chord memory
Knobs/Faders
9 Rotary Knobs, 9 Faders
Connections
USB, MIDI In/Out, CV Input (3.5mm mini jack), Pitch/Gate Outputs (3.5mm mini jack), Mod 1/2 Outputs (3.5mm mini jack), Sustain/Expression (6.3mm jack), Assignable Pedal Inputs (6.3mm jack)
Weight
15 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TP100LR is a workhorse – it's responsive and provides a good level of realism, but lacks the nuanced subtleties of higher-end, more expensive keybeds.
They are purely for MIDI CC control; they don't offer motorized automation on their own, but the DAW integration makes mapping them to automation lanes straightforward.
Absolutely! The 3.5mm mini-jack CV/Gate outputs are designed for compatibility with classic modular and analog gear, providing a direct connection for controlling pitch and gate signals.
