Arturia announces Keylab 88 MkII
Designed for professional musicians, session players, live performers, studio engineers, and demanding producers who want the best of the best, with no sacrifice made in terms of playability, expression, versatility, and sheer quality. Whether the proud owner of a KeyLab 88 MkII is an experienced pro, or an aspiring producer, they will make great use of the amazing included software titles, DAW control, customizable setups, and seamless integration.
See it in action
KeyLab 88 MkII key features
- 88 note, velocity sensitive Fatar TP/100LR piano weighted keybed with aftertouch
- 9 customizable faders
- 9 rotary encoders
- 4 CV/gate connections: pitch, gate, mod, input
- Perfect Analog Lab integration
- Full integration with all Arturia software instruments
- Universal MIDI controller: control any software or MIDI-enabled hardware
- Powers via USB
- Control presets for different DAWs, magnetic overlays for easy reference
- Huge pedal connectivity: expression, sustain, 3 customizable connections
- Mackie / HUI compliant DAW Command Center
- Comprehensive music software bundle included
- Optional sustain pedal and DC power supplyMore information available on KeyLab 88 MkII product page.
A software bundle that dreams are made of
Made to inspire, excite, and bring out the best in every user, each model of KeyLab 88 MkII includes the following software titles:
Analog Lab
A collection of over 6,000 keyboard presets taken from the award-winning Arturia V Collection, powered their exclusive TAE® and Phi modelling technologies. Featuring every type of keyboard sound you can imagine, from analog monosynths to lush pianos, organs to digital powerhouses, samplers, string machines, and quirky modular gear. All accessible through an easy to navigate, tag-based browser, with options to add effects, create powerful combi sounds, create sets, and hit the stage with a dedicated Concerts mode.
Piano V
Arturia’s acclaimed piano studio software instrument. This software title is the equivalent of having a customizable studio full of classic upright, concert grand, and esoteric pianos at your disposal. Each one tuned to perfection, ready for you to explore. Recreated through physical modelling, you can change the tonality and response in any way you like.
Wurli V
“You’re My Best Friend”, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, “Get Back”, all these classic tracks used the famous Wurlitzer to pulse away with that vibrant, organic tone. KeyLab 88 MkII comes complete with Wurli V, the most accurate version of a vintage Wurli ever created in software. Now users can enjoy the same sound that captivated Queen, Marvin Gaye, and The Beatles.
VOX Continental V
A perfectly modelled recreation of the classic transistor organ whose burning tone was loved by everyone from The Doors to The Stranglers. The circuitry and drawbars behind this classic organ have been perfectly recreated in software, letting you play the sound of some of the greatest hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and beyond, all from the comfort of your computer and controller.
Ableton Live Lite
An introduction to the world of Ableton Live, a high-powered software suite used by top producers, DJs, performers, and remixers all around the world. Live Lite lets you record your ideas, layer tracks, warp audio, and release your productions.
KeyLab 88 MkII is a powerful statement piece for the pro studio, “mission control” for all your production needs, and an addictively fun, expressive instrument to play and perform live. Combining looks, workflow-enhancing features, build quality, incredible keys, pads, faders, modular compatibility, and DAW controls; KeyLab 88 MkII is the full package.
KeyLab 88 MkII will begin shipping worldwide at the end of June 2019.
KeyLab 88 MkII will retail for 899€ street price / MSRP $999.
ABOUT ARTURIA
Founded in Grenoble, France, in 1999, Arturia specialises in the development of music software and hardware for professional and amateur musicians. They are a team of passionate people, dedicated to musicians. Their aim is to create original and different instruments, imagine new experiences, and reinvent products. Operating in 55 countries, they have offices in France, the USA, Mexico, and the UK.
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@KyleRuud-j1s: the laptop is on a metal stand and the keyboard what is the metal stand. where can i get it?
@LennyBonapart: How do you attach the laptop?
@Reddix1000: wow amazing perfermance and demo of this monster
@GGTaino: Dreaming of being able to do this with my piano (have it for 4 years used twice)
@jacko4806: got one during covid and yet to connect it! Feels solid piece of kit, not quite the feel of a real piano, the keys are slightly narrower and heavier than my Bechstein but other it great, solid metal and wood construction
@HonorV2ultimate1tb: why does the audio shut off periodically like after an hour......by itself while playing?......is there an auto off feature in Arturia?
@magdahertzberg7396: Whats setup is on the video? The name of speakers, computer and the stuff under the midi controller?
@paper80y: Guys! Come on! Everyone's waiting for your announcement regarding Keylab MkIII, not the Essential one! And me too! Want to order it as soon as it's on the market! 🙏
@maximv6875 replies to @paper80y: If it will work the same as MkII then it would be better that they will not announce MkIII. MkII has a verry stupid and unusable integrations wirh DAWs such as Ableton, Cubase. Did you try to use MkII with Ableton? It is so complicated to records clips, because you have to click many buttons, pads just to record one small clip in the scene. Why they didn't implement that as simple sequencer? It is strange. So, I still use computer mouse and keyboard, because it is much easy and faster than to use MkII. I tried many ways - even User mode with own mappings, but you have to map MkII controlls to each new Ableton Project and even if you do that it works good only if you have one scene per project.
@iamdutchheritage: WOW! Who is this man? Does he give private classes? 😀
@therichardnogginproject9012: Does this keyboard come ready to play? Or do I have to download sounds first?
@-eternal: I'd buy this over the NI direct competitor just for the metal chassis. That's a true premium product. Plastic might be lighter but I can't take it seriously. Right now, I'm waiting for the mk3 to come out. Hoping it will have a larger touch display for easier menu navigation. And maybe if I dream hard enough, key lights too.
@maximv6875 replies to @-eternal: In MkII button lights, pads, leds are buggy. They are not synchronised wtih DAW and often leds in some random order. Vegas mode also doesn't work. There are many complains about that in the internet. So, if you plan to buy MkIII it makes sense to check if it is not so buggy as MkII
@gauravarorapianist: Please include a sound interface with XLR Stereo outputs in the Mark iii (in black colour). Would be the perfect keyboard! Especially is 73 key weighted version, would be the perfect gigging Keyboard!
@lapidazuli8033: Does this piano come with the wooden stand legs?
@bmoo8787: I want my fucking money back arturia. Im going to get it one way or another.
@bmoo8787: Worst piano I have ever owned. When I pay it off Im gonna blow it up. The worst Midi controller out there folks, trust me, I have one.
@maksym9957 replies to @bmoo8787: do you have at least one argument?
and what do you think, for example, about NOVATION LAUNCHKEY 88??
@Soldiershak: Sounds DMC5-ish
@hovhannesjulfayan5424: how is it possible when you play fast the beat also plays fast and when you play slow the beat as well. Can someone explain me how it happens. Thank you
@maykFmoraesproduções: Será se tem disponivel no BRASIL
@samlim4913: Newbie to MIDI controllers here. Got a question… so if I connect the controller to my laptop and connect an amp to the laptop, will the sound come out of the amp with no latency? Or is there a way to directly plug in the controller to the speaker?
@palhanson7810: Des is ja gut genug
@thirstfortruth8904: Hi there. Is every sound we’re hearing here from the listed software bundle which comes with this? Or are there other 3rd party sounds being used too? In other words, is that Piano sound from the V collection and all synth/drum sound from the Arturia sound bank?
@alfalfamojica3972: I saw the master video game composer, Nobuo Uematsu using this so I got here.
@westwalnutrecords: Design flaw the laptop should be in the middle and the faders on the left and pads on the right
@Dadgaming01DG01: Notice how everything hes playing is super heavy. Action is hideously heavy on this beast. Gotta slam the keys. Then when you play a ballad it has no response. Taking this thing back
@davidgarriott8071: Too many reviews about a noisy and mushy key bed. Upgrade to better action (tp40/wood) and I'll pay extra for the improved experience.
Find a way to put the laptop holder closer to the middle. Too awkward looking that far to the right (away from the keyboard) during a performance.
Move faders/knobs to the left, typically control with left hand. Move wheels closer to the keyboard. Move transpose with controller items, get rid of chord button. Like it, but not buying the way it is currently.
@nicholasarmstrong8994: J'adore vraiment cette vidéo au niveau de la production ! Ca donne vraiment envie d'acheter ce joli jouet ! :)
@jvilla2-f4k: This company just wants to suck all the money out of our wallets. I bought the Keylab 88 mk2 midi controller because they boast of the quality of weighted keys and the sound library. well the keyboard bed feels like i'm playing on a bed of cotton no bounce back on keys when trying to articulate something fast. eventually prematurely fatigue hands because I have to forcefully push through. Also the sounds they boast of come with too much reverb and if you want to edit that particular sound to remove the reverb you gotta buy the full sound library that sound belongs to. scam.
@siumoiseofficial9889: Wao
@retrogamingus: what kind of laptop stand is that?
@YooniePiano: He is so amazing pianist!!!!🤩🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@ChaseMusic87: i really love this piano. Although its actions are heavy compare to other hammer keys. Purchased one last March and haven't really play with it. Suddenly, one key becomes clicky while playing so I had to bring it back to my dealer, hoping there will be a fix or replacement. Until now no resolution to my issue. Unfortunately for me, there is no stock available for replacement. :( Still hoping though.
@Mobiluks replies to @ChaseMusic87: such nice looking bords, but, never ending story. Do yourself a favour, look any further. My own experiences with 88 keylabs...
@rickbiessman6084: This video has a decidedly French vibe to it. :D
@emilybacon11: Hi, please tell me exactly what speakers are those being used on the speaker stands??
@jensc.moller7805: Ganz schön wackelige Angelegenheit, auf den Beinen. Hübsch, aber wackelig.
@nickcruisebeatz1932: Fatar Keybed is WAY too heavy.
@TheReagorBrothers: Does this thing work with studio one 5? I’ll be damned if I can figure it out!
@ItsCarlos_: You would sell them like pop corn if the keyboard would include that laptop stand. Just saying xD
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @ItsCarlos_: We do sell it with the laptop stand!
@PianoManPaul: I'm SO close to investing in this instrument, it would be PERFECT for my studio, and even my live shows.... there's only ONE thing preventing me from getting it, and that's the FEEL of the weighted keys. I'm finding through recent research, that the "action" on this is REALLY heavy (and I'm not getting any younger, I'm quickly approaching 60). Other than that, for orchestral scoring, editing, and workflow, the options on here are PERFECT. I'll need to try one rigged up in a music store soon to make my ultimate decision.....
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @PianoManPaul: Hi Paul, we did our best to have a piano feel on this one. If you're looking for something between the synth feel and the piano feel, our KeyLab MkII 49 & 61 have semi-weighted keys.
I hope it helps :)
@lucasblanc11 replies to @PianoManPaul: @ArturiaOfficial This is much heavier than a piano feel. Please release a mkiii with lighter keys
@leonwillett4645: No idea how good or bad this keyboard is, but the video is a stunning work of art :)
@coloradocornbread6996 replies to @leonwillett4645: If it's anything like the other MKii models, I bet it's amazing!
@drRomanIDrozd: Video is based on Sergey Rakhmaninov Prelude Cis-minor (whole intro and outro), ... Please be honest in the future and write the name of composer(s)...
I don't like this not honest at all a practise of many artists...
@proggydan8257: What is the laptop sitting on??
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @proggydan8257: We left a blank space for laptops and added a small platform to make sure it stays stable :)
@livingproof9927: Anyone know the monitors he’s using :(
@bramdoornbos replies to @livingproof9927: I think Dynaudio
@Avesta.: Now THAT is how you demo a keyboard. DAMN.
@The_obstacle_is_the_way: What brand are those speakers? I am about to buy the Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII tomorrow.
@sergioayala434: Can someone please tell me what the exstension he used under his mac is called so I can Find It
@voxarzt8: I’m sold! 💯🤓👍🏼
@BeerusUltraInstinct: What's a decent pedal to use with the Keylab 88 mk2? A stable one which won't move all the time? Close to a real piano pedal?
@jamaroquibrown7474: No stereo, or XLR/line outs...maybe, I'm overthinking this? It's intended to be paired, to your laptop PC of course...so to get, to speaker/pa...direct out of pc, thru usb, to mixer? Thank you in advance, for helping, a feebler minded musician! :-)
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @jamaroquibrown7474: Hi and thank you for your message.
This is a keyboard controller, it doesn't produce sound by itself but you can use it to control software instruments. This product is bundled with Analog Lab, our preset browser that has more than 6500 sounds.
The sound will come from your computer or audio interface, that's where you have to plug your speakers.
I hope it helps!
@jamaroquibrown7474 replies to @jamaroquibrown7474: @ArturiaOfficial Yes, thank you! Very interested, in picking one up. This looks, like a fantastic instrument!
@JTMusicbox: I bought the wood legs for my KeyLab88 because I saw them here! I had to order them from overseas and they took forever to arrive but I ordered at the beginning of the pandemic so that makes sense. I’m still happy with them. Worth the wait! I hope they’re more accessible now for anyone interested.
@joshtrimble5517 replies to @JTMusicbox: does it play like a real piano? (How is the weighted action?)
@JTMusicbox replies to @JTMusicbox: @joshtrimble5517 i have personally played dozens of acoustic pianos and dozens of digital pianos and personally I find the Keylab88 Mkii has a touch very similar to most acoustic upright pianos.
@GeorgesonOfficial replies to @JTMusicbox: @JTMusicbox wow that's awesome to hear! Thanks for the info,I think I will be buying this whenever I can afford it, seems great for home studios or live performing and with that great keybed, its prolly hard to beat at this price :) I haven't found a better one atleast from my research
@TJ-zc4sl: I was watching seaboard rise videos and comparing their advertisements to yours, and I realized just how gimmicky and pretentious Roli was compared to Arturia's. Your videos look far more authentic and with real musicians.
@ArceDiego: Es Elephant Terrible jajajaja
@Miguel_Molina: When will this be available to retailers in the US? I've been searching for this for months!
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @Miguel_Molina: Hi, it should be available again in october, I hope it helps!
@joziozakrzewski9981: The ending sounds like Angel Dusts theme
@ultrasoundconcept: I'll be buying this Midi Controller soon, can someone kindly tell me where I can get the stand used in this Video also..?
Thanks.
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @ultrasoundconcept: Hi! You can search for 'Arturia Wooden Legs' on internet.
I hope it helps :)
@mohamadkamal4717: 1:19 was this his hands or was it an octopus duet 😳
@janaingaobyeking573: I'm obsessed with this video. Great production. It sold me. The musician does great work here too. Bravo!
@SuperPatriota: Que programa ocupan?
@mattbian: I love that midi controller. Someday I'll have enough money to buy it: ')
@SuperPatriota replies to @mattbian: wait
@midori4300 replies to @mattbian: @CatFalling yes
@FoigTCG: 1:34 when the drugs start to kick in
@SuperPatriota replies to @FoigTCG: jaja xd
@Alkize06: What song is this?
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @Alkize06: Sergei Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C♯ minor, as someone said before in the comments :)
@tcr333: Can you setup independent key zones to control two play vst at the same time?
@ScottLRoyal replies to @tcr333: Using Analog Lab - "Create powerful combo sounds, split your keyboard into 2 different instruments"
@alexzpro8517: where buy the wood leg stand x my Arturia?
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @alexzpro8517: It will be available soon on our website ;)
Cheers!
@djyoely534: Will this still work well with FL studio?
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @djyoely534: Hi,
I suggest you to get in touch with our support team with this link: https://www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp
I’m sure they will be able to help you :)
Best regards.
@jppoibeau: Still waiting for the wood retrolegs...
@jazspinnell97 replies to @jppoibeau: You could look up local woodshop / woodworkers around you. If they got some spare wood laying around you could get custom made for a fair price
@LilJuan93: What stand is that? It’s beautiful!
@Logansag1 replies to @LilJuan93: It's arturia's own stand built for the mk2, but it has yet to be released, I hope it will be released soon
@annakat03: Hey Arturia, is that stand available for purchase too?
@annakat03 replies to @annakat03: Aaaand follow up question: would it work with the old Keylab model? Heheh thanks
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @annakat03: @annakat03 Hi!
It should be available soon, unfortunately it will not work with previous versions of our Keylab, I hope it helps!
@roggo_x: Hola, hace 6 meses que quiero comprar el Keylab 88 Black edition y el representante oficial de arturia en argentina me dice que no lo tiene y que no lo va a traer asi que me dice que compre el blanco! pero el problema es que a mi el blanco no me gusta, y encima que el keylab esta carisimo en argentina (1200 dols) (en españa 770 eurs), pretende que lo compre en un color que a mi no me gusta, habra alguna posibilidad de que arturia envie 3 o 4 keylabs 88 negros a la rgentina o busco en otra marca? espero la repuesta, gracias
@shawno66: I never look that cool when I play
@dvnking replies to @shawno66: You probably don't wear red suspenders.
@shawno66 replies to @shawno66: @dvnking I do not.
@TrioOfDoom: Does the TP/100LR keybed in KeyLab 88 MkII have Triple Sensor implemented? Thanks.
@vandenhengel978: Im waiting for the Retro legs to become available before I will make the purchase. What I am missing from this instrument is blue tooth midi and an audio interface. Especialy the absence of the audio interface puzzles me considering the use with soft synths.
@samlindt1364: What studio monitors are these?
@guyphilippedecarie6001 replies to @samlindt1364: Good question! No reply yet?
@MrHumphrey2000: Playing like he is about to bust a nut in his pants. Buying this anyway.
@FrederickDesimpel: Will it come in black too ? A pitty the sliders are not motorized ...
@SouthCentralPreach: Need this in black!!!!
@drich9985 replies to @SouthCentralPreach: Right! I just got the KeyLab Ess49 as a sampler. I pray they make this in black within the next few months. Already saving for this one
@NuanDaa replies to @SouthCentralPreach: President Morty still waiting...
@stevenmejiamusic replies to @SouthCentralPreach: Its in black now for a while... Have you got it yet?
@SouthCentralPreach replies to @SouthCentralPreach: @stevenmejiamusic nope they took too long to release it 🤣🤣🤣😂
@TerenceKearns: Is that table mountain in the background?
@pierrepfister7653 replies to @TerenceKearns: Those are the french Alps, near Grenoble :)
@TerenceKearns: All I want to know is, does it come with that removable laptop platform?
@pierrepfister7653 replies to @TerenceKearns: Yes it does!
@BuddyGrizzard replies to @TerenceKearns: @pierrepfister7653 Do you know if the Arturia KeyLab 88 Essential comes with it as well?
@lolzant397: Finally some good youtube ads
@maciejk.7131: OMG. Poor Chopin... :D
@rrjpg replies to @maciejk.7131: lol it's Rachmaninoff
@maciejk.7131 replies to @maciejk.7131: нападение гигантской вши you are right, it is Rachmaninov. Prelude op 3 no 2. I dont know how I got it mixed up :D
@mclevit: Free advertisement for the Apple macbook..I wonder if Apple would do the same for Arturia
@SirtubalotTX replies to @mclevit: Probably not but for people like me who don't buy nor use Apple products,.. Who cares. ;)
@thelonewanderer03: This was legendary
@robertmichalscheck3072 replies to @thelonewanderer03: Bullshit,wasn’t even very good demo.
@wasanasaw: are all these sounds from Arturia softsynths and V pianos?
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @wasanasaw: Hi Wayne,
You can find all the synths presets used in the video within Analog Lab.
When you register a Keylab on our website we also give you this software so you'll be able to play with these presets.
Honestly I'm note sure about the drums, but they probably come from Spark.
I hope it helps :)
Best regards.
@nicolasciampone1515: "we need to do something with the big space it came up with on top"
"maybe put a different layout than the 61 keys version?"
"no, we'll cover it with a laptop for the video"
@gimble8638 replies to @nicolasciampone1515: yeah but fyi the detachable laptop holder is included :) so its not :just for the video as you put it buddy :)
@dsavoy66: Me gustó la publicidad del pianista con sus manos bajo el sol! , pero un tanto sobreactuado no? jaja.
Sería fantastico si Analoglab junto con este Keylab 88 permitiesen 4 zonas de teclado y superposición a gusto de layers.....
Ojalá Arturia nos sorprenda con esto algún día.
@rjbarbour: Sergei Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C♯ minor, in case anyone was wondering. Strange that "Chopin Prelude" preset shows at 0:39.
@adrianfundescu5407 replies to @rjbarbour: With some Bach ,second prelude in Cm paraphrase inserted.Not bad ...
@TheBentwrist replies to @rjbarbour: It couldn't sound any less like Chopin. Unfortunately, as with a lot of this type of advertising musical soirées, it winds up sounding like euro trash.
@SuperPatriota replies to @rjbarbour: cual prelude?
@MCitizen replies to @rjbarbour: It is Indubitably Rachmaninoff's sound. But good you pointed that out!
@Sashphoenix replies to @rjbarbour: Thank you!
@ted5127: Please give use the keyboard size and weight !!! can't find it anywhere, hope it's less than 127cm , that's all I have under my desk ! (shelf size)
You should think about size sometimes !!! it's hard to find 88 keyboards not too big that goes under homestudio desks ...
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @ted5127: Hi Ted,
The dimensions are : 1293 x 322 x 112 cm
The weight is : 14,7 kg
I hope it helps you :)
@missiskitty99: Materialism!
@brianeibisch6025: Can’t believe my bad luck. I just bought a 61 key model for my Arturia soft synths. I might get the Mk III when it comes out.
@lucianonotarfrancesco4443: Love the mid-century modern legs! Sexy legs. Reminiscent of clavinets and some combo organs. I wish I could get legs like that, just a little shorter, for my Korg Prologue...
@HeraldoLuciano: Awesome! <3
@shadowhenge7118: Hopefully this will still be in production when i finally get enough for it.
@michaos1: The stand is awesome btw! I wanted to get the previous gen of this keyb (think it looked cooler with a nicer control layout), but ended up purchasing Studiologic because extra $400 for Arturia faders and knobs is sort of too much (not mentioning software it’s great, yepp).
@michaos1: Go see Studiologic SL88 Studio if you need piano-like keyboard HALF PRICE of this, same key action: Fatar TP/100LR. No controls, no instruments, however. Just a keyboard in a metal casing.
@CedricMialaret replies to @michaos1: I have the Studiologic SL88 Studio, and it's a great keyboard with superb value for money.
The Arturia KeyLab MKII is much more than a keyboard though. For those who needs it, it's a midi controller, many virtual instruments, CV/gate connectivity, 16 pads, and so forth.
@michaos1 replies to @michaos1: @CedricMialaret totally agree, just to point out if somebody needs just a keybed, there is a more reasonable choice right from the manufacturer Studiologic/Fatar. Not trying to sabotage a long-waited Arturia’s release!
@hodshonf replies to @michaos1: i have a Studiologic SL88 Studio - love it.
just bought the Arturia Keylab 61 mk2 for workflow and downsizing when not needing 88.
Keylab kicks ass.
@macronencer: I don't see any mention of PolyAT. I'm guessing that's not included?
@ArturiaOfficial replies to @macronencer: Hi,
The Keys can't generate poly after touch signal but the pads can,
I hope it helps you.
Best regards.
@macronencer replies to @macronencer: @ArturiaOfficial I'm not sure that would help in my case, but it's certainly interesting, and good to know. Thanks!
@ConstantThrowing: I'm making your next ad. I guarantee it.
@koreanfriedchildren: If only they used the TP40Wood keys from Fatar... but nope, same ones as NI S88 mk2
@transforminggravity15626: That’s what you call the best I am looking forward to get one
@13lxe: Anyone know the location this was recoded at? Nice dome structure for music playing.
@Wolska40 replies to @13lxe: Rossignol HQ in France !
@lucasvieira1805: Annouce keystep pro!
@slapopimp: Facial expressions is way over the top for what he's doing!