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Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 BE

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USB MIDI Keyboard

  • Black Edition
  • With 88 velocity sensitive keys
  • 8 Velocity sensitive pads with aftertouch
  • 1 Clickable encoder
  • 9 Knobs
  • 9 Faders (30 mm)
  • 13 Control buttons
  • 6 Buttons for transport control
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • LC display
  • Chord play mode
  • Mackie/HUI Control compatible
  • USB connection
  • MIDI output
  • Sustain pedal input
  • Input for optional power supply (not included)
  • USB class compliant
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1260 x 261 x 63 mm
  • Weight: 8.5 kg
  • Incl. download software package: Arturia Analog Lab Software, Ableton Live Lite as well as UVI Model D Piano

Note: Requires internet connection for software download.

Available since May 2021
Item number 520094
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Hammer Action Keys No
Aftertouch No
Split Zones 1
Layer function No
Pitch Bend / Modulation Yes
Rotary Encoder 9
Fader (Amount) 9
Pads 8
Display Yes
MIDI interface 1x Out
Sustain Pedal Connection Yes
USB-port Yes
Mains Operation Yes
Bus-Powered Yes
Dimensions 1260 x 261 x 63 mm
Weight in kg 8,5 kg
Speacial Features incl. Arturia Analog Lab Software, Ableton Live Lite and UVI Grand Piano Model D
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949 AED 251,26 €
Plus 265 AED shipping
The price in AED is a guideline price only
Since we ship from Germany, additional costs through taxes and customs may be incurred
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Best cheap 88note controller by far
Nicholas V. 26.07.2021
I you use any Arturia software, this keyboard is perfect.
The build quality is good. The feel of the keys is OK.
The Essential 88BE stands up to anything I can throw at it.
I compose for TV 8 hours a day, and I thump keyboards.
Slightly more challenging was getting it to talk to Logic PRO X properly. It does work though, and the faders can control the volume sliders in Logic's mixer which is a huge bonus.
I also have a Arturia KeyLab 88 MK1 but the paint came of the casing where I used the mod wheel too often. The quality control on this keyboard seems to be much improved.
Very satisfied.
I you use any Arturia software, this keyboard is perfect.
The build quality is good. The feel of the keys is OK.
The Essential 88BE stands up to anything I can throw at it.
I compose for TV 8 hours a day, and I thump keyboards.
Slightly more challenging was getting it to talk to Logic PRO X properly. It does work though, and the faders can control
I you use any Arturia software, this keyboard is perfect.
The build quality is good. The feel of the keys is OK.
The Essential 88BE stands up to anything I can throw at it.
I compose for TV 8 hours a day, and I thump keyboards.
Slightly more challenging was getting it to talk to Logic PRO X properly. It does work though, and the faders can control the volume sliders in Logic's mixer which is a huge bonus.
I also have a Arturia KeyLab 88 MK1 but the paint came of the casing where I used the mod wheel too often. The quality control on this keyboard seems to be much improved.
Very satisfied.
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Perfect for this price
Ophelius 18.03.2023
This is my first MIDI keyboard. Looks really good. It's the better than most i've tried in stores. There are intuitive to operate, for me it wasn't difficult even without instructions.
By the way, Arturia's support works 24/7, as it turned out, and this is insanely pleasing. Maybe someone needs this information.
I give 4 for the quality - this is due to the noise keybed, it seems that at night i'll disturb everyone in the house. Not critical, but still. The keys themselves are semi-weighted and pleasant to press.
And i would also like some kind of resistance of rotary encoders, they turn too easy.
But in general, for this price it's great.
This is my first MIDI keyboard. Looks really good. It's the better than most i've tried in stores. There are intuitive to operate, for me it wasn't difficult even without instructions.
By the way, Arturia's support works 24/7, as it turned out, and this is insanely pleasing. Maybe someone needs this information.
I give 4 for the quality - this is due to the
This is my first MIDI keyboard. Looks really good. It's the better than most i've tried in stores. There are intuitive to operate, for me it wasn't difficult even without instructions.
By the way, Arturia's support works 24/7, as it turned out, and this is insanely pleasing. Maybe someone needs this information.
I give 4 for the quality - this is due to the noise keybed, it seems that at night i'll disturb everyone in the house. Not critical, but still. The keys themselves are semi-weighted and pleasant to press.
And i would also like some kind of resistance of rotary encoders, they turn too easy.
But in general, for this price it's great.
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Amazing
Macka 23.11.2024
Everything you could need in a midi keyboard, especially when it includes access to high end plugins. Amazing quality to price ratio
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Workhorse keyboard
FC Music 30.12.2024
If it had aftertouch it would get 5*
For a full sized controller it works very well with excellent integration to both Cubase and Ableton which I use daily.
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