Arturia Keylab mkII [FULL DEMO & REVIEW]

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Arturia Keylab mkII [FULL DEMO & REVIEW]
Hey Guys! Here's a walkthrough & demo of some of the key features of the Arturia Keylab mkII. I hope you enjoy the review!
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[@jonas7818]

Normally never comment on videos, but dude your videos are top quality, a hidden gem that seriously deserve more credit and recognition!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Jonas cheers bro! Comments from people like you are definitely helping me get my content out there!

[@christinaking5410]

Yeah totally slick production !

[@TheOptimus496]

Came here for a review and demo of the Keylab Mk2. By the end found myself vibing and jamming alongwith the cool groove beat going in the background on my piano. And then you spoke about the creative flow aspect being like a switch flip. Got the feedback I was looking for. Well made video. Thanks. Subscribed! 💯

[@artnelsoncreative]

The best overview video. I just got this keyboard yesterday and the information you provided is exceptionally helpful. Thanks.

[@saragrimaldi8093]

Great review; the only downside is that most of the focus was on the analog lab; while would be more functional and helpful to see how you use the keyboard in the DAW environment, and how you customize it in user mode. Almost every review seems to focus more on the software, which is great, but I am buying a midi controller, so I am more interested in how does it fare as controller, not as companion hardware selector. for a 150 dollars collection of presets

[@Bigglesx1]

Thanks for the review I got mine yesterday and have to say its realy nice and works perfectly together with Reaper.

[@RogerMartinez95]

This is the best review of this controller! I'm 100% sure I will buy just because I saw this. :)

[@anthonydevito1298]

Awesome demo man, I searched for so long to find a good one and this is so top notch!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad to hear this helped! Thanks for the kind words my friend. 🙏

[@DileepaMangala]

Hi Patrick. Thank you very much for clearing my mind up. I’m buying this. Cheers!!

[@npntube6847]

I ordered exactly the black one with 61 keys. I have not seen this video before, but now, I'm excited even more!

[@LD40PRODUCTIONSLLC]

Excellent review !!! Next level teaching in a simple way. Thanks

[@HBGibson]

12:44 very Blade Runner-ish 😎. Nice video. Totally considering getting one!

[@TeleporterM11]

Does it give you scales and chords like the M Audio Oxygen Pro.

[@gabhuntermusic]

You just may be the most likeable guy ever haha. Oh also, buying this today! Thanks!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

That's very kind of you! Thank you!

[@TeleporterM11]

Does it have any chord function like the M Audio Oxygen Pro

[@Onelychild]

I love this! Magnificent video! Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad you liked it! Appreciate the kind words!

[@jorgennevt2210]

World class seller and reviewer I've seen so far.

[@WycliffStudios]

Hi Patrick! How is it for controlling Ableton Live? How would this compare with Novation Launchkey MK3 for live looping on Ableton? Thank you in advance.

[@36TRecords]

OMG!!! First off Patrick, 1st-rate video (as always)! Secondly, thank you for your professional indepth analysis & break down. Lastly & this is very important at least in my opinion, is your humbleness & honesty in all of your videos. I guarantee you that the latter is partly, if not totally responsible for your retention values on your channel. I have a Novation Remote 37 SL MKII. As much as I love the 37 SL, I would gladly trade that, & my M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKII anyday, for the new Arturia Keylab MKII in this video. It is just that perfect! Having a tight budget & just recovering from a Triple Bypass Heart Surgery recently, means I will have to put off being able to buy this controller for at least 16-18 months, but this controller will be my next large keyboard/hardware I purchase. Anyway Patrick, keep up your amazing channel. I know you are going to be doing great things in the future with your KZbin channel, & associated social media platforms. I look forward to every new incredible video that you produce. Best Regards, STEPHEN W Kelowna, BC 🇨🇦🍁

[@offaxisdude]

great job patrick....i just bought a mk2 61 thanks to you

[@musictech5789]

THE BEST review on KZbin! .... Thanks Man!

[@sellabeats5561]

Those the Keylab mk2 work good with Native Instruments?

[@DrewAveraMusic]

Yeah I’m getting one of these.

[@SamSine]

Can I be your pad pal? We like and dislike the same types of pads LOL Great video man!

[@braveheartbraveheart78]

Nice one bro. Does it work with ipad? Planning to buy. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@Steger13]

thanks man, just ordered mine today! but white.

[@headsman2023]

Cool review, thanks.. i didn't exactly understand the scale mode, is it puts the scale on the white keys as well? Any scale!!!???? If it can do such thing i buy it immediately

[@frankiethewolf7712]

would this keyboard work in cakewalk on the DAW setting? I have a minilab MK2 that works well on it but i love this keyboard and its features . It has much more range for my arturia analog lab software. However i like working on cakewalk and wonder if it this keyboard will still work even though cakewalk isnt in thier daw settings. Anyways, keep up the great work!

[@17silence]

Hello. Thank you for the great video. I’m new in the midi control world. For now I’m working with GarageBand. Would this midi controller works with GarageBand? Thank you again.

[@bruin4937]

Excellent review and walk-around, Patrick. Thank you very much - liked and subscribed. I bought an Arturia Analog Experience THE LABORATORY 61 in 2012 and have since purchased ALL of Arturia's V-Collection editions since (from 3 through 7). I never used any of this, just kind of played around with it because I always took my hardware synths to gigs and sessions with me. BUT, I finally got around to experimenting with all of this and have found it all quite amazing. I don't miss my Prophet V rev. 3 as much now because I was able to replicate some of the patches that I commonly used back in the 80s using Arturia's Prophet V. I really found the level of control very impressive. And, although I don't own the latest and greatest, Keylab Mk II, THE LABORATORY 61 shares much of what it can do, so I don't feel too out in the cold by not having the Keylab MK II; but, I did ask Sweetwater to contact me when a 61-key black model comes into stock. :-) Thanks again, Patrick. Keep up the good job.

[@jamestom2510]

What great overview of a midi keyboard. Thats the one i need

[@davidsobel3303]

Great review. Funny, comments complaining about no focus on Ableton or other DAWS. Almost all of the other vids ONLY focus on the DAW. Yours is the only one I found that actually shows the integration with Analog Lab, which is where this controller shines. What I find frustrating is how Arturia has managed to expand their line of controllers but never quite putting the combination I'm looking for in one...This unit with a sequencer and arp would be killer..but alas, no...The Keystep Pro which is new as of this writing is cool but doesn't have the controls to access the Lab..sigh

[@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

[@harrytabb]

how do you get analog lab to integrate with logic?? i have been trying for a while and i cant figure it out. Great review by the way👍🙃

[@NewmiesDad]

I had the 49-key version in my queue for a couple of days. Already sold, then you unboxed your 61 and I thought, "Wait, it doesn't look THAT wide". So after a quick check and wondering how they only added 3" to the width, I notice the jog wheel is moved upward. Nice! 49-key, I loved you once - sorry little buddy.

[@orthodon2011]

This is a really great review. Recently I got into beat making with the Akai mini play (love it ) and I want to go bigger and you have shown me the way. Thanks so much.

[@teppoheinonen]

Is it semi-weighted keys? I now have Juno-G as master keyboard and want major upgrade to keybed. Or should i go NI KK fatar keybed or Novation SL line for upgrade? I'm looking for 49 key version to have space for mouse on side.

[@fjk1138]

Great video, thanks for doing this.

[@OrangeDynamo]

In your opinion, how does this compare to the Akai MPK261?

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

Excellent videos. Very nicely presented and explained. Just one question: Could you please confirm that Arturia Keylab 61 mkII supports aftertouch and that it actually works? Thank you :)

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Kaitav Sapre it absolutely does

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

@@PatrickBreenMusic Thanks for the confirmation.

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

@@PatrickBreenMusic One more question please: Does it include FL Studio specific magnetic overlay? I saw an Arturia staff member comment on a video saying that it does, but I wanted to confirm. Thanks :)

[@indigos290]

Absolute Madness!! Wow!

[@prestonlambeth9368]

great review dude! keep it up!

[@paullebon323]

We need to be talking that backwards baseball cap and that whole Scott Baio from Joannie Loves Chachi look.

[@surajit635]

I am using arturia keylab essential 61..but i am not satisfied with their lite weight keys...what about keylab 61 mk ii?

[@hndsmjrk_6395]

great review man ! very honest and enlightening

[@quizkitten9641]

This is such a great review. Thanks so much!

[@fringeminority5562]

The keys are the most important part of a good midi keyboard. How do these feel? Do you still use this?

[@mysticsailor9]

+1000 everything else is totally irrelevant if they response/feel is crap

[@MrNiceGuyAlexander]

Yesssss this is the CONTROLER!! 88 KEYS..TO HEAVEN..MNG BABY

[@TornacenseDeFuturo]

I have never had a MIDI keyboard, I was looking for a keyboard to create some 8Bit music and also compose some stuff with my electric guitar. After watching your review (I haven't watched part 1 🙃) I'll definitely buy this keyboard. Thank you for the great review.

[@shubhshah]

Hi I also own a keylab mk2. I wanted to know one thing about it. Do you know how I can keep the backlights of the drum pads continuously on. Usually they light up only when pressed, but can we keep them lit continuously even when not pressed? If you know, please lemme know how can I do that😅 Thanks 👍🏻

[@pastuh]

not owning, but i think all settings can be found in device controls

[@lifewithlouie6272]

I dont know how how to play the any keys or no anything about it. But i just started getting into beat making and i wanna learn keys and chords. I have an mpk mini but i wanted something more piano like. Should i get this while im on the road to learning how to play ?

[@TahsinR71]

Great video bud, For Logic , do you think its a good keyboard? Can it support live loops for performance with logic ?

[@CAESAR_IS_GOD_mohammadisaloser]

I bought the Arturia MKII 49 and I don't want to run the power through my laptop do they sell a seperate wall charger + usb cable solution or a power adapter ?

[@cristianbataturescu5695]

I will very much appreciate if you tell me witch one of this will be better for me and why. Keystep Pro and KeyLab mk2. I want to create multiple samples and play all in the same time. Thanks

[@mikeexits]

Yup, this is definitely tempting. My choice for a large studio MIDI keyboard has been narrowed down between this and the Novation SL mkiii. I'm a bit biased towards the SL being an Ableton user and not owning any Arturia software (aside from the MIDI control center that comes with the Keystep, not that exciting lol).

[@alexmckenzie42]

Mikeureko what’d you end up choosing?

[@neelenpatten2959]

You need to try the Korg collection too...It works well with the Arturia Keylab MKii

[@carlsenmusic3149]

It's not very often I actually feel like I wanna comment. But HUUGE thumps up for a awesome comfortable video. I enjoy the whole atmosphere you are havin goin on. You seems so real and true and relaxed. NOW SURELY I NEED TO BUY THAT 😂 My akai mpk261 broke, or 3 keys I cannot get to work, . It's already over two years old. So the warranty is over. I want the best midi keyboard. I was happy with my akai mpk261. But the pads became less sensitive. Keys got more bad. So This video actually helped me. THANKS BRO! 🔥 😷

[@paulgibson3259]

Any comparrisons you can make to the Keybed? All the bells and whistles dont matter if the keybed isnt of a certain wuality IMO. Great video though. Thanks much for your time spent putting this together.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Paul Gibson hey man! Appreciate the kind words. The Key bed is the best Arturia offers. It’s the same key bed that they put in their matrix brute synth (which is like $2000). I don’t own any analog synths to reference and tell you “it’s feels like this...” but I can assure you that it’s really nice. Far nicer than any MIDI keyboard I’ve played, that’s for sure.

[@kimhansen6384]

Can anybody else comment on this?

[@Mopsie]

Holy shit, I was not sure I want this one because of mixed reviews. But since you are a logic user, I am to. I wasn’t sure if it would work properly with logic. But I guess it does. Thanks for the great review. I think you sold me

[@metalliholic]

what are people saying about it? im thinking of getting it.

[@Daniel-tv4dp]

Hi I have a question the keyboard have input for mixer?

[@stevesynan3910]

I too am a Logic user and I barely know keys (understand theory from playing bass for years), but my shitty 2-octave barebones MIDI controller just isn't cutting it anymore. So tired of using keys for drums (instead of pads) and having absolutely no flexibility, and constantly having to press the up/down octave buttons. I really love how you can control Logic directly from the keyboard! This thing is packed with features! I think I found "the one". Thanks for the great overview man!

[@ramonmendeville841]

Thanks a lot man! Great video

[@cheeseco]

I was about to get myself a Komplete kontrol 49 mk2 and now this came out.. being at the same price range I'm leaning more towards NI's controller and its scale mode/NKS.. But these new keylabs just look so fucking classy... I own a V Collection 6 license, what would you guys do?

[@briancraig1684]

How responsive are the drum pads is it good for finger drumming and have a lot of velocity sensitive with a wide range of dynamics

[@Photographersforyou]

Great info. Can you tell me if you can use the pads in Logic Pro. Also the chord memory on the pads can they be played whilst in logic, much appreciate any info.

[@jamesdean3548]

Absolutely not one negative thing said about the board. Not so much a “review” but a commercial.

[@michaelmeers8333]

Do you know of a negative? It's not cheap but also comes with a great plugin collection. If there were negatives, I would expect to see them in the comments, but all I found was you, amigo.

[@JonBaldockInkDrawings]

Video was 40% Arturia and 60% Patrick. But still was a good video

[@irmo165]

can you make a movie about aftertouch in keylab 61 mkii? I have a problem with this.

[@adamandlorraine]

I'm looking for a controller for live playing. How does the quality of the keys and hardware feel? The playing action is important to me. I expect that's hard to answer without me actually trying one out.

[@richieringga]

Hi Patrick.. thanks for the great video.. quite informative. Question for you, in multilayers, can we assign the faders to control each sound layer?

[@SierraRoute]

Still one of the best solo performances, 2024

[@jonvincentmusic]

Dekard is the protagonist in Bladerunner. The sound is Vangelis-esque.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Jon Vincent I’m about to get murdered in these comments for not knowing who Dekard is 😂😂😂

[@VII89]

@@PatrickBreenMusic with good reason

[@ryangreen1748]

It's Deckard you fairweather P K Dick fans.

[@metalliholic]

Totally Blade runner sound for sure, and it sounds glorious.

[@eztutor823]

hey man. Would be more intresting to know till what extence we can use the keyboard in the daw with as les mouse actions as posible. like swithing through tracks mixers, recording re-recording etc

[@joetowers4804]

+1!

[@interstellarnashoba]

Getting mines tomorrow. I'm hype af.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Interstellar Five you’re going to love it!

[@biggejf]

how do you change the colors of the pads? I change it in the Midi Control Center but it doesn't change on the physical keyboard.

[@fritsvanstratum3239]

Does it work with FL Studio as well ?

[@ChazSeamus28]

im thinking of buying this thing.. the software alone is awesome

[@pattttttttttttttttttt]

Thanks for the video! I have a Roland Juno DS-61 and am slowly realizing that it’s not so great as a midi controller :/

[@comradecat1859]

Patrick what about the V collection ?

[@erniedlt1942]

Hello Mr Breen love your video. I now have this keyboard! But I'm new to many of the tech stuff. Can you make something showing how to get audio sound out of my pc from the keyboard. Getting frustrated. I'm using Ableton 11 90 day trial.

[@maydaygoingdown5602]

Hi mate, have you set the input and output from inside live options settings? And also set your Arturia controler keyboard as 'Controler'?

[@pastuh]

I need additional devices to connect headphones? This device supports pedal?

[@lichichen940]

Do you know if the faders are motorized? If not what happens when you switch from analog lab to your daw mixer?

[@gopolarisstudio]

what's the difference between this and the essential?

[@ShootingCatYT]

The difference is that mk2 has more control than the essential, but the essential is more affordable than the mk2.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Here's a video I made comparing all Arturia Midi Keyboards. Hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5_ZZq1nZtachq8

[@gopolarisstudio]

@@PatrickBreenMusic thanks, m8

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

Please compare this with novation SL mk iii

[@Jeremie_le_couvert]

Hey, thanks for your video, does it still worth to buy it now in 2021?

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Yes absolutely. Arturia haven't updated this model yet and the Keylab is still my main Keyboard controller!

[@lucasmartin7845]

Amazing bro, i just bought it this week :) I recommend you Keyscape from Spectrasonics is a great collection of keyboards too.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

lucas martin cheers man! Will definitely check out Keyscape!

[@cesmcmyth]

@@PatrickBreenMusic which controller you had before? Good vid. Thx

[@nicholascartagena814]

Nice, But would love to use the chord button to access scales instead of manually inputting them. And a drum roll button for the pads would be cool. Those little improvements would make it a complete controller.

[@guloguloguy]

.....Thank you, very much, Patrick!.... Could this kind of "MIDI Controller" be used to any advantage, with an electric, or electric/acoustic guitar?!,... (...vs just the included "keyboard")?!.....

[@learnalickaday7272]

Great vid! I have a question regarding the trigger pads. Can you use them to trigger different sets of samples on your keyboard or you're just stuck with one scene/set of sounds assigned to the pads? best.a.

[@chrispysaid]

I was actually looking to pick up the Essentials version of this controller simply for the form factor, as it fits on my keyboard tray under my desk and the Axiom 49 Gen 2 (my current controller) does not, but seeing what all the Keylab Mk II is capable of is selling me on the price jump. Just one question though I feel you didn't really cover in your videos: has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

[@CortneyWarren2050]

Gotta question Patrick.. How did you assign drums to the pads while using the keys for chords, melodies? I’m using Studio One and I’d like to use that feature

[@TheDomi44]

i would also like to know

[@kembooo000]

I’m so buying this!

[@BOMBPHONICS]

how is the sensitivity on the knob? On my minilab it constantly over shoots because the sensitivity is too high. Also are the keya weighted like on the 88?

[@opticalman6417]

does it have a fatar key bed ?

[@stucrisp6865]

Thank you for telling as it is for you. That may well be as it is for me. And you know what? I just ordered one. Peace.

[@DhcModz]

Does the sofware supports on a macbook?

[@AlienBuddha]

Great review! Informative and super helpful. Thanks so much. :-)

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad to help! Cheers!

[@gabrielcamberos3662]

Aww what does this not work with fl? There’s no daw option for it there….

[@5tint876]

Is this a good MIDI Keyboard for the workflow of FL Studio 20?

[@garyusinger]

can you split and layer each side of the keys? I just got on, so I guess I could try it and see, but thought I would ask. Thanks.

[@Fibonacci4ever]

12:20 for ur info

[@briancraig1684]

Also how does it it work in Catalina OS as well as Logic Pro X 10.5