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In this video, JP takes a look at the brand-new ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ KeyLab Essential 49 Mk3 and it’s upgrades.
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@MusiclyricsByECDaleyC 4 месяца назад

Best keyboard review I have ever seen, and your smooth informative delivery is why! Thank you John....

@JohnPaulMusicUK 4 месяца назад

Ahhhh you’re more than welcome. Thanks 🙏

@1972myc 28 дней назад

I just bought Arturia DX7-V software last week and a generic Midi 32 keyboard. I loved the software but was disappointed at the generic Amazon brand keyboard I ordered separately. So I decided to Order this Arturia Keylab49 essentials Mk3 keyboard, and after watching your reviews and others, am glad I did. The other feature I wanted was easy integration, the added software is a very welcome surprise bonus, also. I will be receiving it in the mail by the end of the week.

@JohnPaulMusicUK 28 дней назад

Great to hear! It’s totally worth it. Integration is the key thing here and therefore increasing workflow. 👍 plus it’s nice to play too 🤣

@1972myc 28 дней назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK Yes, something to play with and keep our mind challenged, but not frustrated!

@randytellez2451 14 дней назад

Great demo and explanation. I don't play piano nor read music. I'm realy a self taught bass player. About 10 yrs ago I bought a Korg Kronos just to dabble around with. Massively awesome instrument but it was way over my head technically. Sold it a couple of years ago. Now I'm getting an itch to dabble around with synth (and analog instrument) sounds again. You have me giving this unit serious consideration. Thank you

@JohnPaulMusicUK 14 дней назад

That’s good to know. You might wanna see the video I did yesterday. Depends on your budget: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-12ZQSze44XY.htmlsi=ZLUDieyAsXm3tfz1

@randytellez2451 13 дней назад

After my comment above i watch 2 other YT videos...a huge number of comments were complaints about integration setup like downloads that came with these units .but i forgot to check when those vids were posted. On the other hand a web search i read did say the same issues have been addressed. Any info you can offer on that subject woukd help.@@JohnPaulMusicUK

@Dazza_uk Год назад

Hi John, thanks so much for this video. I’ve been researching which midi controller to get for weeks and your video was all I needed to decide - my Arturia mk3 keylab essential arrives in 3 days! Will also be using Logic Pro as my DAW,

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Good choice! Keyboard is so easy to use and so intuitive with all the DAWs. 👍 I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I expect the new album from you by Christmas 🎅 🤣

@WilliamvanDoorn Год назад

Just ordered myself one .... :)

@MediaMusik777 Год назад

I got my 61 key last night and spent about 4 hours breaking in , I like it , they fixed everything from previous velocity ,key travel noise, they added control pedal port,usb c . Only thing I hope they fix is the lcd contrast settings don’t work at certain angles

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Good to hear 😊 Shame the LCD angles. Will have to play with it depending on where you are sitting / playing.

@MediaMusik777 Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK it can be fixed in updates just needs better angle settings other than that 9/10

@Dokbabeb 10 месяцев назад

This is amazing, the moment I saw you seamlessly control Logic, Arturia and many other aspects of the screen with that keyboard I knew it was the keyboard for me. Thanks a lot for being thorough and giving a detailed dive into this MIDIs capabilities.

@JohnPaulMusicUK 10 месяцев назад

So glad that helped. 👍🏻 😊

@TorSkywalker 3 месяца назад

Fantastic review, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

@thechronicnoizeco.6675 Год назад

The very first review to mention the key size. Thank you. I read a few reviews that don’t mention it either. Seems like an important detail.

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Certainly is!

@buxycat 5 месяцев назад

I'm just getting into this world. I bought a MiniLab3 as I wanted a keyboard for music theory and training. Really liked the Analog Lab, sent the MiniLab 3 back, KeyLab Essential 49 Mk3 arriving later this morning. I felt it was worth the extra over the MiniLab 3 for better keyboard feel, physical pitch and mod wheels, more knobs and faders and the screen being much better placed, as well as larger. I'm not a keyboard player however I'm sure the KLE will be super useful in shaping sounds in Analog Lab, which I'm itching to get paired up with my Yamaha WX5 wind controller :D

@JohnPaulMusicUK 5 месяцев назад

Analog lab is a brilliant piece of software and opens the doors to a world of synthesis. Glad you have taken the plunge for the KLE and hope it brings the keyboard player out in you. 😊 👍🏻

@buxycat 5 месяцев назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK Unfortunately, I wasn't prepared for how physically large the KLE is, so I'm sending it back. But you know what? I really appreciate your "hope it brings out the keyboard player in you" comment. I thought about that for a while. You sparked off a train of thought that lead me to realise that I don't need any keyboard now, because I was a sax player, until my jaw told me otherwise. I have a Yamaha WX5 MIDI wind controller I put away at the same time as my tenor sax, but I'm almost ready to get that playing again, I'm just waiting on a fixed recorder style mouthpiece I need to come from Japan (I'm not risking jaw issues again). I've got an Akai APC64, I'll just have to learn how to assign the touch strips in Analog Lab. I can use the APC64 to play notes and chords. If my fingers will still work well enough (they might not!), then I might want to add in some expression pedals, to fill in for losing the jaw and lip expression I was used to, so long ago. So, I'm saving the keyboard money towards needing stuff for my WX5, if that works out for me. Thank you for your part in my musical journey and making me realise I don't need or want a keyboard!

@-KingOfKhaos Год назад

Man I appreciate this vid more than you know! I’m strictly a Logic Pro user, and I’m in the market for a new midi controller… you just made my purchase decision very easy! Heading over to Sweetwater right now to order this keyboard / controller 🎹… thanks mate! Edit: Ordered it, and it will be in my studio in 24 hours 😃

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Wow! Awesomeness 👏 Let me know how it goes.

@accentontheoff 11 месяцев назад

How did it go. I have almost given up on making my Minilab Mk 2 work with Logic Pro. Although I believe they now annoyingly enough have a script for Logic and the Mk3.

@BPEMETO 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the video! : ) Would you recommend this model over M-Audio Oxygen 49?

@JohnPaulMusicUK 3 месяца назад

It would be wrong of me to say yes as I have never played on an Oxygen 49. All I could say is that the integration into the DAWs is fab, the keyboard bed is great for its price and what most people want is customisation of the dials, pads and knobs etc and Arturia’s App for control is top notch. Maybe head to a store to see if you can try both or if you can afford it, but both from a retailer who will let you return the one you don’t want to use. Hope this helps.

@schpeidermann 10 месяцев назад

That is the best review I've come across so far! I'd really love to get it since my old controller broke down last week. One question remains though: would I be able to control other sample libraries with it also? I mainly work in "Kontakt 7" and Best Service's "Engine 2". There are lots of knobs and faders in my VSTs of choice and it would be a blast to control it with the Essential MK3! Would that be possible?

@JohnPaulMusicUK 10 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏 If the other sample libraries can be controlled with midi commands then I don’t see why not.

@djbouchelee25 7 месяцев назад

I bought one for like 2 weeks now.. I love it with Logic Pro X... I recommended too.

@JohnPaulMusicUK 7 месяцев назад

That’s great to know. 👌 Yeah works well with Logic. Very creative workflow!

@AmarrionLopez 10 месяцев назад

Could you make a video on how to set it up on the iPad

@chrisholmes_90 4 месяца назад

Really good review John, thanks. I've used MIDI keyboards/controllers before for music production (typically smaller units, 25 keys). I want to start learning to actually play a bit of "proper" piano and was thinking of buying the 61 key version of this. Do you think it's suitable for that purpose, or recommend something else? At least the Scale setting should help me through any shows ;) Thanks!

@danifeldi 11 дней назад

great video! thanks!

@JohnPaulMusicUK 11 дней назад

Welcome 🙏 Seen their new flagship? Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-12ZQSze44XY.htmlsi=_TjMruXzYv2iX6Le

@ekids.bassment Год назад

I'm looking at my 30 yr old, Roland A-30 which is a tank. robust and solid. When I look at the Arturia, I get a cheap plastic feeling that is breakable. I can't replace that old friend for that :)

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Remember that the essential is the entry level. Have a look at this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--SvcAsGWT60.htmlsi=ggZZgQdTv1RQ36WO

@ericMT 10 месяцев назад

Yes and… the Keylab is made for people who use the Arturia software plugins because you get a lot of knob controls automatically assigned without having to manually assign everything. That’s a key selling point. And it’s cheap. The A-30 was not $220 30 years ago. I was around back then too. It’s a completely different time now when it comes to music gear. Also you can plug the Keylab straight into a computer and start playing. No MIDI cables needed, no big power supplies to deal with. Some Arturia stuff is built very well. The Keysteps, Beatstep Pro, Minibrute and Polybrute are solid units, as well as other keyboards and controllers they sell. The entry level stuff is more plastic feeling, it’s just how it goes. I’ve had Arturia hardware for over 10 years now, nothing has broken and I’m not that gentle on my gear.

@awesomeGking Месяц назад

Is that not also cheap plastic?? Definitely looks like it at least

@rob.maramé 6 месяцев назад

Good review. Most importantly for a midi controller this actually has a midi output so it can connect to other midi equipment. So many ‘midi’ keyboards lack a midi out socket so, annoyingly and inconveniently, require a computer or expensive midi host unit to route the midi to other hardware/synths. Connectivity midi/cv is one of the reasons that the Keystep has become one of the best selling keyboards though limited by only 37 keys. Using an iPad with usb midi presents issues in getting the audio out unless a combined midi/audio interface is used or a complicated usb hub arrangement

@JohnPaulMusicUK 6 месяцев назад

That makes sense. Although for a device that already has Bluetooth, have you ever tried the Widi Jack / Widi Master products? They are very good and simplify the process for iPads and the like. I use the KeyLab mk2 with an iPad with it in this video. It’s works so well! Have a look - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OaiYCKauF4Q.htmlsi=s2JQrPaztNGsP38i

@rob.maramé 6 месяцев назад

Yes I have a Bluetooth CME WIDI adapter which is excellent. Though I use one that plugs into the MIDI output - This is one reason I prefer a DIN MIDI output when choosing a keyboard. Some keyboards do exist with built in BT MIDI but tend to have mini keys

@JohnPaulMusicUK 6 месяцев назад

That’s fair enough 👍🏻

@guitardev4523 9 месяцев назад

Can you play this with sound, just straight to laptop? Or is an audio interface needed? Thanks for the review!

@JohnPaulMusicUK 9 месяцев назад

It’s a midi controller so usb or midi in and just plays the sounds on the laptop. No internal sounds on this midi controller but you don’t need an audio interface to use it.

@SleeveZipper Год назад

Does the 3 work with GarageBand? (The controls I mean)

@ParadoxOficial 6 дней назад

Hi! Can i use arturia keylab essential 61 with reason? Thanks!

@JohnPaulMusicUK День назад

Yes, absolutely. Now there isn’t a dedicated script for Reason so will have to be in user mode.. but you can program that up yourself quite easily with MIDI learn on Reason, letting reason know what each button is and what it’s meant to do and then save that.

@tommyk88888 11 месяцев назад

Did you already try it in combination with iOS / Loopy Pro? Interested in your findings

@JayaLove 10 месяцев назад

I’m curious about this also

@JayaLove 10 месяцев назад

And Logic Pro in iPad

@tommyk88888 10 месяцев назад

@@JayaLove soundhealers are on the same page about loopy pro apparently 😁🙏🏻

@JayaLove 10 месяцев назад

yeah! @@tommyk88888

@garyusinger Год назад

Is the KeyLab Essential 88 also a MK3 instrument? Also, do you know if with the Essential 88, can I control my Nord Stage 3 using MIDI and at the same time control NI Session Horns using the USB out? I am the horn section for our R&B band and looking for good brass sounds. Love the piano and organ on the Nord, but really need some help for the brass section. Thanks in advance for your reply.

@LadyRiderc 10 месяцев назад

Does this have Aftertouch? Couldnt really find it in the description, the links dont go to the actual instruments, just the homepage of Thomann for instance.

@pierrebroccoli.9396 8 месяцев назад

No only the 88key version has after touch

@wavester46 10 месяцев назад

Who's decision at Arturia was it to put the sliders on the right hand side? I mean as a keyboard player it makes no sense especially for organ and synth manipulation as you play all your leads with your right hand.

@JohnPaulMusicUK 10 месяцев назад

Oh yeah. For organ playing that’s true. I’ve never considered that. Actually, how cool would it be to have an organ, pull, slider style control mechanism for midi keyboards. You could manipulate so much at once! 👍🏻

@braveheartbraveheart78 Час назад

Can it work and function properly using Ipad sir?

@klstay Год назад

I do wonder how long the keylab mk3 will be held back for marketing reasons. Anyone shipping a new "flagship" controller without poly AT is crazy so we shall see hopefully this fall...

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

🤞🏻

@MediaMusik777 Год назад

Only midi controller with poly after touch was Roland and was 76 and 88 keys , personally I don’t see the fascination with mono or poly after touch when you can automate in your daw the same modulations

@AgriAutoIndia Год назад

Which is best Novation launchkey mk3 61 or this Arturia keylab mk3 for Fl studio DAW ?

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Very good question. I’m not able to answer it myself as I don’t have a Novation and I don’t use FL.. so I’m not qualified to give you an accurate answer.. hopefully someone in the community can answer this for you.

@zurlocker1 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. Bought it today!

@JohnPaulMusicUK 6 месяцев назад

Awesome. Let me know how it feels / goes. 👍🏻

@nim10107 8 месяцев назад

Great video and analysis

@JohnPaulMusicUK 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@MrEagleeye58 Год назад

WOW that keyboard sure makes so much noise. Was it due to your mic input or was it due to the keyboard keys itself?

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Yeah that is the mic picking that up. Silly me and my audio choices when recording I left the mic on when doing the screen recording on the Mac so you are hearing it from the Mac mic and my camera mic. It’s not that noisy at all.

@MrEagleeye58 Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK Another reviewer using the MKii compared the 61 key with the 88key.. He mention that with the 61 keys the black key has a different loudness compared to the white key when you press down with the same force. The 88 mk2 does have not this issue. Did you notice anything about this?

@LoserDub 9 месяцев назад

I really hate my MK2, it doesnt sync up midi wise with logic prox, its stupid, recently my pitch knob now changes volume on the track above what im working on, ive done the mackie thing, never gotten the record button to work but it lights up when its recording, works with ableton fine, idk, hold works, octave works, trans works, i know its not broken idk

@JohnPaulMusicUK 9 месяцев назад

That’s crazy. Sound like a channel message error. Reach out to Arturia support. 👍🏻

@nine96six 8 месяцев назад

코드와 스케일 기능을 동시에 사용해서 코드기능이 Diatonic 사용이 가능하신지 알려주실수있을까요? 대답이 없으시면 모르시는걸로 알겠습니다.

@lukeskywalker1841 Год назад

sold me on it, cheers

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Welcome 🙏 you can grab it here: storefront.throne.com/johnpaulmusicuk/arturia-keyboards

@DMNDBEATZ Год назад

How well does this work with komplete 14 ? I don’t really like the native instruments key boards. I don’t need all the integrated kontact stuff just want something bigger then my akia mini and pads. I use logic love the way u did the demo of that

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

I don’t have Komplete but the integration of this keyboard with Logic is fab, the pads are gorgeous and I’ve always loved the keyboard bed of Arturia keyboards. They just seem very premium. 👍🏻

@m-chopbeats7526 9 месяцев назад

Really good features considering that its only the entry level keylab...can imagine how advanced their premium mk3 version will be

@JohnPaulMusicUK 9 месяцев назад

Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

@bug254 Год назад

Perfect review and overview. Thank you!

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Thank you very much 🙏

@denzelperry7024 Год назад

Great overview as always 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 I know people will just say upgrade Windows but anyone had any issues using this with Windows 7 or have any idea if there would be. Arturia support were useless when I asked.....

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Good question. Sorry, I use a Mac plus protocols have changed like AUV3 which when win7 was made, it’s simply not ready for AUV3 and the way editors are written. I would say…. Upgrade. Simply for compatibility.

@denzelperry7024 Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK I'll bite the bullet, oh the endless reinstalls 😂 thanks sir, keep up the amazing work 👌🏻

@stldweller 8 месяцев назад

Why are you fighting the update to Windows?

@denzelperry7024 8 месяцев назад

@@stldweller I'm on 11 now. And I don't fight operating systems unless I'm drunk.

@citygent101 4 месяца назад

Can you change the pitchwheel to Expression instead in the software ?

@JohnPaulMusicUK 3 месяца назад

looks like a yes with the templates and midi mapping. have a look at the templates section of the manual: downloads.arturia.net/products/keylab-essential-49-mk3/manual/mcc-for-keylab-essential-mk3_Manual_1_15_1_EN.pdf#page5

@watchandproduce Год назад

Best review I’ve seen of the MK3.

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Thank you so much 🙏

@spinrocks Год назад

Do you know if it will connect with Mainstage as well as it does Logic?

@niallkelly8476 Год назад

Hi JP, what's your thoughts on Arturia Vs Novation?

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Prefer the action and key bed of the Arturia keyboards 🎹

@Backyardsparrow 9 месяцев назад

Can you show me a detail setup for Logic Pro?

@andrewmitchell1871 5 месяцев назад

How well does it integrate to the ipad version of logic, and is the included software vst only or auv3?

@JohnPaulMusicUK 5 месяцев назад

The included software is VST only but the intergration is good and can be programmed. 👌

@oystercatcher943 Год назад

I have my keylab essential. It looks like bitwig integration has improved somewhat as pads can be used for clip launching. But I’m deep it improving the script for those who can’t upgrade. But I can’t fix the fact there are fewer buttons so it won’t be as good as mk3

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Yeah quite a few upgrades under the hood.

@Lucas_Baumgart 10 месяцев назад

Could this be compatible with Akai Force?

@JohnPaulMusicUK 9 месяцев назад

Could be yes

@Vicktorkings Год назад

Great video. Thanks.

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

More than welcome 🙏

@constructioncodesinminutes5888 Месяц назад

Does it work well with Cakewalk

@JohnPaulMusicUK Месяц назад

Yes 👍 have a look at this this: discuss.cakewalk.com/topic/47628-arturia-keylab-mk2-control-mapping-in-cakewalk/

@constructioncodesinminutes5888 Месяц назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK thank you

@unifaun61 Год назад

It's a great controller keyboard. I'm using it for playing and for controlling Cubase or Logic Pro. The only thing that confused me a bit was the fact that the "Quant" button is the only one not lit when the keyboard has been started. I already wanted to send the keyboard back cos I thought it was broken. But no, everything ok. 😀

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Yeah strange design for the quant but yeah a great keyboard all round.

@fruitykrueger 9 месяцев назад

Maybe it’s like a focal point so you can navigate easier?

@zawilious 11 месяцев назад

is it better than the M-audio oxygen pro 49 ?

@JohnPaulMusicUK 11 месяцев назад

That’s a very good question. Honestly don’t know as I’ve never owned the M-Audio. Try both at a store if you can or one that can give a good returns policy. 👍🏻

@Greemfy Год назад

Hi John. Thanks for the video. I just started to look into a new 61 keyboard yesterday. Good timing for me with this release. The spec for the Arturia says "61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel". How does this compare to the semi-weighted keyboards like the M-Audio Oxygen Pro? For me as a long time piano player the feel of the keys is one of the most essential feature. I was seconds away from ordering the Oxygen Pro. Now I cant decide >.

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

For me, if you want the BEST keyboard Key bed, it’s the Arturia KeyLab. It has the same Keynes that comes from the Brute! The Essentials is really REALLY good.. for its price point. But the KeyLab is (imo) one of the best for a midi controller. Check out my review of the KeyLab MKii here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--SvcAsGWT60.html

@crouge Год назад

Just got my MK2 last week :(( How does the keys feel comparing the older model?

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Keys are similar but it is an upgrade no doubt. 14 day return me thinks 🤔

@crouge Год назад

@JohnPaulMusicUK I live in Armenia, so return is impossible :))

@DidierSajnoWebDesign Год назад

Thanks for great review. Just received my MK3 but having lots of difficulties to set it up for Logic. In the Midi Control Centre > 'Device Settings' which DAW Mode do you use? In Logic > Control Setup Surface I have KL Essential 61 mk3 as my device, what I/O Port do you choose?

@mildredpika-aloina9956 9 месяцев назад

Same problem here Logic doesn't see the midi keyboard at all.

@24nikita Год назад

Does the Arturia KeyLab Essential MK3 exist with 88 keys.

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

There is an 88 key essential but it’s not a mk3, it’s a mk2. www.arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/keylab-essential-88/overview

@24nikita Год назад

That`s what I thought, thanks for the reply.@@JohnPaulMusicUK

@danielblaze4112 8 месяцев назад

Est-ce qu'il peut fonctionner de manière autonome sans midi ?

@Shailavmusic 10 месяцев назад

Hey hi, from where i can get midiscript for flstudio

@JohnPaulMusicUK 10 месяцев назад

Watch this from Arturia themselves ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Miobu-_ilWU.htmlsi=fuucyZQtS0KH1Wsq

@Ullish1989 Год назад

About to find out how well this works with Reaper...

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Please let me know. Should be interesting 🤔

@UnafraidCookie 10 месяцев назад

How'd it go?

@peabodyscientific2082 Год назад

Excellent review, perfect length and detail.

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@samratkhavadiya2974 9 месяцев назад

Hello sir, i would really appreciate if u revert back, ive been searching for midi since so many days, i want to make tech and house music that is my msin interesg, ive the budget of the keyboard as same as essencial, can you please suggest me if i can go with this one or another, thank you.

@samratkhavadiya2974 9 месяцев назад

Hello sir

@JohnPaulMusicUK 7 месяцев назад

Hello. Sorry for the late response. 100% go with this. Have a look at my friend ‘Unders’ as he uses this keyboard for dance and drum and bass creation with Logic Pro. Here is his RU-vid channel which is all instructional and would be very useful for you: youtube.com/@Unders?si=HvK1UOK4s5RD6Uwi Tell him JP sent you! 😊

@AnGhaeilge Год назад

Great bang for your buck but I'll be waiting for the main keylab mkiii.

@thalaster Год назад

Yeah, I just bought a keystep 37. I will get the keylab Mkiii when it arrives.

@billkrussick6477 2 месяца назад

yeah, still waiting...

@sectiondrecords4580 Месяц назад

Nope - no after touch is a deal breaker. Get a Nektar impact 88 GXP and an Arturia minilab for the same price as a Keylab essential 88

@JohnPaulMusicUK 25 дней назад

The KeyLab MK3 (not to be confused with the Essentials MK3) has come out and has a fully redesigned aftertouch, semi-weighted keybed. Plus some other awesome features too!

@winstonc5372 Год назад

Please do include chapters in your video, which most of the big names on RU-vid do nowadays. People have very short attention spans and if they can't find the information they are after within a minute, they may not watch the entire video. This is speaking as a RU-vidr who has another channel and sees the analytics.

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

That’s a fair shout. Will add in 👍🏻

@niallkelly8476 Год назад

Hi JP, can you play this standalone without a PC? Thanks!

@micaelarvidsson9034 Год назад

Does the keylab send midi sync and midi transport controls through the midi DIN interface? So i can start my external sequencer with the play button and keep the arpeggiator in sync?

@KeefAllen Год назад

Would this work with mpc beats daw?

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Yes. It sends out CC# and PC changes so I don’t see why not. 👍🏻

@AgriAutoIndia Год назад

Awesome

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@niallkelly8476 Год назад

Do you think they will release an 88 key version?

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Possibly 🤔

@marvstercat32 Год назад

GARAGEBAND?? do all the sliders and pots and drum pads all come mapped out for GB?

@Recloh Год назад

can you finally double-click the shift button so you don’t have to keep it pressed ? (like novation)

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

The shift button? To do what function?

@Recloh Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK instead of doing two hands shift and something else, on novation i can double click the shift and it stays locked as if I was holding it, then I can use one hand to say change midi channels or anything else requiring shift

@Sven.Bornemark Год назад

There is no Shift button on KeyLab Essential mk3. Things are handled differently.

@user-mb8rf7qk5q Год назад

Is there a chord mode?

@michelnassarofficial Год назад

Yes!

@arnoud500 Год назад

Does the transport controlls work wit NI daw Maschine?

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

That’s a very good question. I don’t use it but work figuring out. Every key and button can be a midi cc number so you could do midi learn or programming.

@bumsibar6163 7 месяцев назад

It is not possible to turn off the (in most presets) annoying reverb and other effects - which makes this quite unusable. Wished I had known before Bought it. Upon advice from a music store I bought then the V collection, still, inside the analog lab which is prrequisite to browse via the Essential Keylab, most presets are drenched in effects, which make it impossible for professional use.

@annmarieforde-qg5sn Год назад

I need that

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Get it here: storefront.throne.com/johnpaulmusicuk/arturia-keyboards

@HonorV2ultimate1tb 6 месяцев назад

heres a basic question........how to connect speakers?

@JohnPaulMusicUK 6 месяцев назад

Speakers via your audio interface. The keyboard is a midi controller and therefore has no internal sounds. This is why it has no audio output connections. You would connect this kind of keyboard (midi controller) to a computer / tablet via midi or usb running sounds that it can trigger. Hope that helps.

@HonorV2ultimate1tb 6 месяцев назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK thank you.... it was definitely helpful

@JohnPaulMusicUK 6 месяцев назад

No worries. If you want an Arturia keyboard that has sounds - have a look at their brand new AstroLab! Imagine the sounds they have on the computer packed into a professional performance keyboard!

@certifiedbeatz Год назад

It didnt get better until they show launch keylab pro looking forward to it .. i will put mines on sale now to wait

@babonneau 6 месяцев назад

No way. After 3 days at home, I sent it back. Why? The key bed felt too light and plasticky. Is it not one of the main features a keyboard should have, before all other gadgets: a nice feel on the keys? Disappointing as I thought that Arturia put nice keys on all of its keyboards. I’ll try Native Instruments next.

@JohnPaulMusicUK 6 месяцев назад

That’s a real shame. Have you tried the main KeyLab MKii? It is 3 years old but still a great keyboard - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--SvcAsGWT60.htmlsi=q40zrFPeM40CHoiH

@divar1511 Год назад

SUPER!!! :)))

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@joshshultz1250 3 месяца назад

Dude, the small usb type-C is too small of a connection for such a large device... it's so easy to crush it accidently. I really wish people would stop putting small connections on large devices.

@JohnPaulMusicUK 3 месяца назад

That’s fair enough about it being crushed but unfortunately it looks like that’s the future of things.

@markcrowley65 Год назад

Very good, thanks

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Welcome 🙏

@joshuagood4237 Год назад

I've got the. keylab 61 essential. and to be quite honest I'm not that impressed with it. considering how much it One of the things that really annoys me. Is to edit anything on it you have to do it on a PC. and I am using an iPad as are a lot of other people. and you can't even change any parameters or anything on the Kb. as they is no app to do it on. Even the software bundle that you get with it is useless to me because I use iOS and there is no free stuff it's just for the PC

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

I hear you. I think this might change now the bigger hitter  has released Logic Pro for iPad. There will be a greater demand for apps to edit things. Here’s hoping 🤞🏻

@joshuagood4237 Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK yes it's a shame. I did say to the developers. I've been waiting for the iPad software to get better over the years. but unfortunately even though it does get better. you are still stuck with iOS. One day

@eddiexx Год назад

way to "enthusiastic" after just a first glance. after a while you realize arturia could do a lot to improve the functionality of it with both its own vsts and as a controller in general. they release these and forget about them after a couple of months, no more firmware updates no more figuring how to make them work as good as they could. looks great but you end not using the features because they are filled with small details that end up becoming a probem and you end up using the mouse. THAT is how it is

@chitlun Год назад

Hallelujah! Someone who knows what “MK” is short for… The amount of idiots on RU-vid that would say “Em-Kay Three” does my head in!

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Haha. It’s like when people say ‘10 ex’ when it’s means to be ‘10 times’. Grrrr!! Haha. Thanks for watching thou. 👍🏻 😊

@chitlun Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK Exactly! Good review man. What’s the keybed feel like? I found the other Essentials a bit on the cheap feeling side. I’m about to flog my Keylab 88 MK2 coz it’s a bit heavy for my old arthritic fingers and am probably looking at a Keylab 61 MK2 but may consider one of these if it feels right…

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

@@chitlun they Keynes is improved.. but still not as good as the KeyLab MKii… but that’s to be expected as it’s over DOUBLE the price. However.. if they have brought a Mk3 out for the essentials, I wonder how long it will be before the KeyLab gets upgraded to a Mk3 as well? 🤔 (I have no actual info on that but those pad are Stella and I want them on the next one!)

@chitlun Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK Cheers for t’ info man 👍

@peabodyscientific2082 Год назад

I definitely say "emm kay" sometimes, but I do appreciate him saying Analog Lab Five. I think many people get confused due to Arturia having the "Vee" Collection, but there was an Analog Lab II, III, and IV, we know it's 5 not Vee! Lol.

@gilo7171 10 месяцев назад

Keys look like from toy synth....

@JohnPaulMusicUK 10 месяцев назад

Highly playable. 👍🏻

@williamshaneblyth Год назад

no 88... c u

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Not yet…

@williamshaneblyth Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK if and when 8s the 0eonlem 8 need a unit in next week as my old unit is dieing stops working every 5 minutes

@ronflaquel7855 Год назад

Worst keyboard for studio one, I returned mine, horrible customer service as well

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

That’s such a shame. I’m sorry you have had to go through that.

@paulmoadibe9321 Год назад

Not even Aftertouch ?? only 8 pads ?? only 9 sliders and 9 pots ?? why do we always have to pay $900 and more for those options ?????? ..............

@JohnPaulMusicUK Год назад

Eh? This keyboard comes in at under $250? KeyLab MKii 49 (their flagship midi controller, the non essential one) comes in under $450. Sorry, I’m confused. Where are you getting $900 and more from? 🤷‍♂️

@SunlightOfTheSpirit Год назад

@@JohnPaulMusicUK I think he means if you need more than what’s on offer here you need to shell out £900.

@michelnassarofficial Год назад

The KeyLab Mkii have aftertouch (not essentials) and are below 550$

@MintFX0 7 месяцев назад

What? What do you want, 32 sliders and pots?

@andretmadrid 7 месяцев назад

That's what "essential" means.

@makuma1979 Год назад

Comprata e provata, devo dire una schifezza assoluta pessima dinamica pessimo feeling punto assolo tante lucine colorate, per prendere in giro meglio Gli acquirenti. Questi video sono solo di propaganda.

@axoplanet6081 9 месяцев назад

„The best midikeyboard 2023“ 😂 One of the worst maybe, but far away from the best. Are the encoders and faders still doing their own thing after a while? That was a problem on the Essential mk2, the Minilabs and the premium Keylab mk3. Arturia make good softsynths and soft effects, but the quality of the midikeyboards are bad.

@JohnPaulMusicUK 9 месяцев назад

Still fine and working like a dream. The action is different on the Essentials and the key bed on the KeyLab mk2 is the same as their Brute series which is excellent! Knobs and faders are fine! I’m wondering if you were just unlucky with a faulty one? But mine have been fine and I continue to use them.