Arturia Keylab 61 MKII Review - BEST Music Production Keyboard Controller

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you all for watching and supporting my channel. As a musician, it's always great to find a tool like the Arturia Keylab 61 MKII.. Check it out here - imp.i114863.net/gbJxnA

[@DJL609]

GREAT! Video Archie, Thank You Sir..🙏🏾

[@wesleyeaster9116]

I had this for about a year, thanks for helping me understand what an awesome board I’ve invested in. Looking forward to diving deeper.

[@produktmarlo8141]

Hey Archie, I appreciate your content. I just bought myself the same MIDI after several reviews including your review, I am happy that it is your personal favorite too. big ups.

[@archiebeatz]

That’s so awesome Anelisa! I’m glad you love it. Keep me updated with your journey.

[@apexpredator_jku]

My Sweetwater rep, Joel, is so thorough that he still follows up on gear that I purchased 3 years ago. He's so thorough that it's almost annoying. Nobody's customer service even comes close. With that being said, I'm a big advocate of the key lab 61 MKIII. Does It have the best key bed that I've ever had? Not by long shot but the plug n play integration with my DAW you would think it's a standalone. The ability to tweet the parameters without having to go to your laptop is a workflow game changer. I have standalone workstations, 88 hammer action boards where you might think that those would render this obsolete but it's become and essential component on my rig. The software that it comes with, That alone is worth asking price

[@jvburnes]

Pretty amazing and it adds CV in/out/gate so not only can you control your MIDI hardware modules, but you can control a eurorack as well as taking input from a CV ribbon controller. That's really important for the Vangelis CS-80 / Bladerunner geeks.

[@UniqueVisionz]

Just ordered this bad boy. Appreciate the walkthrough 🔥

[@archiebeatz]

Nice!!! How are you liking it?

[@paolo9996]

I received this as a christmas gift and i loveee it ! Nice Video man ! 🔥👌🏾

[@archiebeatz]

That's so awesome!!! What a gift, lol.. Thank you. I hope you enjoy it!

[@wallace_nelson]

I have the 49 key MKII version. Great keyboard appreciate the video.

[@archiebeatz]

Yooo Wallace! Happy New Year to you and your family bro. Yessss, I love the Keylab and I'm glad you are loving it as well.

[@wallace_nelson]

@@archiebeatz Same to you and your family as well Bro. Looking forward to some incredible gear reviews, tips and tricks, and just all-around great videos from you this year.

[@wingsbuffer1417]

Congratulations on all Ascension for the years from now to very moment you imagine the coming forth, 2022 and beyond STEPF.....

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you so much. Likewise! Happy New Year!

[@thomasfx3190]

Hey Archie love your setup and this video on the Arturia Keylab!

[@Arbigale]

Whats gonna be great is if you can store at least 10 VST sounds in the controller as you can play it as a standalone keyboard, basically for gigs using less comp power. Just a thought

[@eliwilsonmusic]

The video couldn't have been better. Thanks!

[@jvburnes]

I wonder when they are going to release the Keylab MKIII.

[@stevendaniel9854]

Thanks!...now I'm gonna spend even more money to get thisn one! Also great video.

[@da5449]

I just bought this keyboard... amazing

[@TheFrasermunro]

its 'Book-la Ee-zel' :D Great video, love my 61 Mk2!

[@madness8556]

I've got a black version of this controller and it's fabulous, but I wish that Arturia would bite the bullet and just add NI NKS compatibility so that you could easily access presets from the many NI and other manufacturer's NKS compatible plug ins.

[@wisdomhunter3797]

One more sub towards that 100k Archie!

[@clydecorpus9142]

Man I love your videos and I’m always waiting for the other one to come! I’ve learned so much from you and so I’m working on my home studio equipment development! I have a question for this, ¿does this midi keyboard has a way to assign several sounds by each octave? For live gigs for example

[@archiebeatz]

What's up Clyde? I'm so happy to hear that I can help out brother. Honestly, there are so many features I'm chopping through right now, I'm learning something everyday. You can actually split instruments between VSTs and change the octave that way within the Analog Lab. I hope this helps and happy new year!

[@anonymous_friend]

I think key controllers will be where they need to be when every fader and knob is motorized, and each preset stores all mapped controls and the motorized faders change based on preset. You can get away with digital encoders, but the faders need to be motorized, otherwise you change presets and all of your controls are off.

[@madd2377]

Are there midi keyboards already like this ?if so do you have some names ?

[@jvburnes]

I have an old Novation X-Station 25 which I love, but it's getting a little limited for more demanding work. It would probably be great in conjunction with the Keylab MKII.

[@kennethhwilliams3350]

Hi Archie, Have you used the Arturia B-3 V2 with your MKII? I've got a couple of questions if I may?

[@thomandy]

I have a Q. Do you know how the Arturia Keylab 61 MKII compares to the Essentials MK3?? The keybed in particular? I have the Essentials Mk3 but im not too happy with the keybed. It feels a bit plasticky. But perhaps thats how they all are.

[@Talia.777]

Of course Keylab MK2 is better in every aspect.... Specifically key action and keybed.... I have keylab essential Mk1.... Just a piece of rubbish plastic Though I own Yamaha Genos and Montage...

[@kornelbrad2307]

amazing I have the mk2 49 I love the feel of it

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you! That’s so awesome. I’m glad you are loving it 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@17silence]

Hello. Thank you for the good video. I’m new in this midi controller. I saw this keyboards in my local store, and I was wondering if this device works with GarageBand. I would appreciate your input. Greetings

[@Platinum_XYZ]

Came here from your KZbin Story

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you for dropping by!

[@abhiartist0072]

Same here 😊😊😊

[@devildawg4730]

Great video however I have to disagree with you at one point. You stated that arteria states all it needs is 4 gigs of RAM. With 4 gigs of RAM do not plan on using this keyboard. Four gigs of RAM will not run light and the arterio software without horrific lag and latencies. Do yourself a favor upgrade to at least at the minimum 8 gig of RAM I would do 16.

[@totizedger]

I’ve been looking for a good 61 key, i need weighted keys as i play piano and often make songs with piano in it but it is hard to find one with a good keybed because many feel cheap and plastic with synth action and to get expression playing piano the keys must be weighted. For orchestral it doesn’t matter as much as the modwheel often controls dynamics

[@padibrown516]

The Keylab Essential 88 looks more tempting because of the price. As a super beginner would the extra features on the MKII be worth it? I want the 88 keys

[@midthabeast1]

The only difference is the number of keys every other function is exactly the same and if you go with the 49 or 61 you still can go up or down the scale at the push. Of a button so if you're thinking the 88 keys pack more options other than more keys it doesn't

[@paegr]

Also, the Mk2 has much better feeling keys than the Essential, which will be super beneficial for learning

[@user-fm3vj5im1m]

This keyboard is awesome and great value for money.

[@pierrefitch]

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 with akia mpc one they work well together is it easy to connect????

[@dxt3r_lab]

Hey Archie love your content. I love this keyboard and the functions i actually do the balancing with these faders sometimes during mixing phase too. But do you think it’s up there with the Komplete Kontrol MK2 in terms of quality with the keys? I would love to know your opinion thank you🙏🏻👊🏼

[@archiebeatz]

Hey what's up bro? Thank you. I really appreciate it. That's awesome. Honestly, I do. This is actually my favorite controller outside of my pretty expensive workstations. I've tried them all but this one is it. I hope this helps.

[@dxt3r_lab]

@@archiebeatz Thank you ❤️🙏🏻

[@513Artdogg]

I was gonna buy my 1st controller was gonna be Akai then I saw M-Audio then I saw your on this one! This gonna be my 1st controller! I just downloaded Studio One and brought me a Scarett 18i20 interface I know it kinda big but I like to do multiple things! Basically I don't wanna in the situation where I gotta buy bigger stuff! Anyway you sold me on this Arturia Keylab 49 or 61 that what am figure out next! Thanks @ArchieBeatz

[@da5449]

Thanks for your video👍

[@TheErsatzMode]

In terms of overall functionality, touch sensitivity, and longevity, which is better, please: this keyboard, or the Roland A-800 Pro?

[@rishikoriginal]

Does this works good with the daw cakewalk by bandlab saw some issues with compatibility and integration, can you let me know please, really looking forward to get it in some days?

[@emilybacon11]

I have the Arturia Keylab MkII 88 keys midi keyboard - please give a tutorial how to loop music voices and or drums using Reaper, please?

[@wesleyverschragen5212]

Do you maybe know where the arturia usb splitter is for?

[@sdarcher3964]

thanks for the video! im new to all this DAW stuff... can this be used with the new garage band?

[@archiebeatz]

You are welcome and thank you for stopping by. I totally understand. Welcome to this crazy awesome world of creativity. Yes, you can use it with garage band.

[@godwinsgodwin8385]

What’s up Archie? I just saw this video while I’m on KZbin looking for how to put different sounds on the faders. Just like a montage or moltif where you can layer different sounds and control their volume using the faders. Is that possible with this midi? And how please?

[@SamRino]

Great video new subscriber !!! Does this have latch mode in chord mode by any chance ?

[@geomendez]

Hello, how many layers of sound can be configured on this keyboard controller so that they run and sound at the same time, for example could a piano+pad+strings+organ? That is, is it possible to run more than 2 layers of sound at the same time? Thanks in advance

[@stephen8583]

I'm really new to synthesizers. I am thinking about getting the Roland fa 08. What do you think about Roland compared to the Arturia

[@angiesuricata]

Hi Archie, i use my keylab essential 49😊

[@archiebeatz]

That's so awesome. How are you liking it?

[@angiesuricata]

I've been using it during 2 years and I just love it, and it is very easy to use with almost any DAW! Arturia is the best, im planning to buy my minifuse 2. Happy new year Archie keep doing videos like this😁👍🏻!

[@marceloportela3889]

Hi. Could you tell me what would be needed to use this controller with a Windows notebook? I don't have a macbook...would it be necessary to buy some interface to not have latency when playing? What would be the simplest configuration to control a DAW?

[@gtlassiter2959]

Sir, would you consider trading in the the keylab mk II for the akai mpc key 61 standalone? Thanks for giving back.

[@Vvensley]

Hi Archie, i want to find a new, Arturia KeyLab 61 Hybrid 61-Key Controller

[@bonojasper]

You need to review rode nt1!!!

[@archiebeatz]

I definitely am in the coming weeks.

[@steventrieu17]

Thanks for video. Can we cornect with iPad pro to perform live band?.

[@BuenoLaidley]

How does the keybed feel when playing piano and ep's? How does it compare to other high end MIDI controllers and synths? I want to use the Keylab in the studio and also when playing piano at live events. I was also looking at the Novation SL MK3 (which I've heard is one of the best), but the Keylab is cheaper and looks more durable to carry around in a cheaper case. The Novation would cost me at least another $300 to get (with a semi-hard shell case).

[@anonymous_friend]

What did you find out? This is a tough thing to shop for without putting hands on it. I've heard the keys are shorter than normal, and have short keystrokes. Unless you find a weighted hammer action for piano sounds, I don't think it will be great to play on unless you are playing synths.

[@Talentman18]

Would you recommend the 49 or 61

[@sean-fw7zi]

is there any latency from the software to the midi controller? im using a korg kornos with the software and its just 2 seconds out of sync i was wondering if there was any issue with this controller

[@Kneedeepinstock]

Can you split or zone the keys on this? Like 12 keys play a bass and while the rest play a synth etc?

[@MrCcfly]

any news when will they go out with mk3 ?

[@nomad1517]

Sucks it doesn't have a quantize function.

[@ChuckGlyder]

Are there only one set of pad banks? What I mean..Akai mpk261 has same amount of pads but has Bank A B C D for a total of 64 pads

[@axoplanet6081]

You can save another user-preset in the Arturia, where you can change the pad notes. So you can self made some more banks and switch them as user-presets with the big rotary knob. That is how I did it.

[@millmoormichael6630]

Thanks, are the keys like real piano keys? I’m looking for a controller with the acoustic piano feel, using with Pianoteq.

[@axoplanet6081]

No, the 61 version has "synth action" keys. The 88 version is weighted and more like a piano. Check out the Studiologic SL88 Grand as well.

[@dosbentee]

Hi, now that it has been a year more can this be a beginner piano that will be portable and allowed in economy class hand carry airlines specifically from saudi or canada to philippines ? What does this weigh? Does it alwo have a readily available carry case? I want something to learn with as a beginner and will last a lifetime - same with roland fp30x but I want it to be way lighter - either synth or real weighted piano. Pls help ❤

[@watchit6775]

Which is better this keyboard or the new fantom 0

[@rgx4306]

What does it mean when they say we can use this as a standalone? So can we load in sounds and plug it into speakers and just use it without a computer?

[@Talia.777]

No....!!!! Who has said without PC or Mac...?

[@dukavicente4136]

Hi,i would like to know if it is possible to make splits and change them with a pedal like in the Roland Fantom g

[@scotteglasel6077]

Can you do chords and scales with it?

[@pierrefitch]

49 or 61 keyboard for my akia Mpc one witch one should I get

[@madness8556]

Bite the bullet and just go for 61 keys!

[@axoplanet6081]

It could be one of the best keyboard-controllers, if the quality of the encoders would be better. The Keylab with the encoders of the Akai MPK261 and it would be a awesome controller.

[@SpeccyMan]

Your mispronunciation of Buchla Easel made me laugh. Phonetically it is pronounced BOO-KLAR EEE-ZUL. (Hint: Watch an Arturia tutorial on the VST itself and you will hear the correct pronunciation.) I've been thinking about one of these for a while now. It looks like a quality product and right now they have a special offer which gets you some extra software VST goodies too, at least until the end of May I think.

[@archiebeatz]

Lol. It was worth a try. Thanks for the tip. Awesome. I think all of these VSTs are worth a try. Thanks for dropping by!

[@paullebon323]

I hate the cheap plastic keyboard action. I'm probably going to sell mine... especially since the price just went up.

[@Cobretti-50]

What will you sell the mk2 ?

[@paullebon323]

@@Cobretti-50 I have to see how much it costs to transfer the licenses for Piano V (which I upgraded to 3) and the other software.

[@CarlitoM77]

What u get instead?

[@mondreholley]

Can you use it to play, church service

[@cadoanduong2990]

I want to know how is the quality of the keybed? Almost no one talks about it, they just focus on the feature...bla bla

[@protejaystudios]

Cam you sample songs on this?

[@Nomasiac]

No, it's a midi keyboard. To be able to sample it would need a built in audio interface like Maschine. You can use it to trigger samples via programs like Battery, Kontakt, Serato etc...

[@assassinaudiotore8379]

Keylab mk2 or essential mk3 who is best?