KeyLab MkII Tutorials : Ep. 3 - Integration with DAWS

[@fathomlittleton]

please make this quality of walk through videos for the Essential. These are so great, but people who have the older products are still scratching our heads at how certain things work.

[@MichaelWashingtonAE]

I second this! I've used Analog Lab for 4 years because it came with Studio One. I bought a Keylab Essential 49 the other day and although it took me 2 days of going through youtube videos (not on Arturia's channel) to get the keys and faders to work, there are still glitches and it's causing some problems within Studio one. It's all confusion from the midi mapping

[@0x80O0oOverfl0w]

I've been looking at this keyboard for awhile and it's finally going to arrive today. I'm looking forward to it! After watching this video, I can see why people find the pad track layout confusing. I had to watch that part of the video a few times to understand it. Definitely would rather have each pad column represent a single track with each row being the clip within that track, so it corresponds to the GUI layout.

[@maximv6875]

Yes it is really confusing. They (Arturia) implemented it to be complicated and not usable at all. But it should be implement as simple sequencer (the same as in the syntizers such as Yamaha, Roland, etc). User needs just to click record button once, and then switch between instruments using pads or these buttons (Select 1 - Select 8). Something like that. But the main problem Arturia do not try to improve their products/firmware/software - I checked their dates , they are 2 - 3 years old.

[@ltaylor0430]

This was so necessary to watch as I kept wondering why my pads were not working for drums when in Ableton Daw Mode.

[@curtisunit]

I just wanted to say that After trying it with Reaper, GarageBand and Reason the integration with GB and Reaper AU and VSTi instances has been pretty much spot on, being especially smooth with the controller following in GB. Reason is another story. With Keylab Essential talking to Reason 11 default controllers are limited in function to PB and MW. Patch changes have to be made from within Reason gui. If anyone has had success with KL cooperating as well with Reason as it apparently does with the likes of the other two DAWs that a good thing! It means it’s possible. I just haven’t found it going there yet.

[@AOD2.0]

@Arturia We users of FL Studio really need an integration software update for the mk2. It's not fair that we paid such a premium price for it and that, it does not function as it should for FL Studio. Many of us are still waiting on the update integration for FL Studio from your developers for the mk2 keyboards.

[@maximv6875]

Don't worry. The same with Ableton Live :)

[@themidimachine]

@@maximv6875 and Cubase.

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Bollox! I bought a M-Audio CTRL49 about 6 months ago.... I didn't know about this. I would gladly swap my CTRL49 for a KeyLab MKii.... damn it! Just one thing though: if the faders could be motorised it would be absolutely perfect.

[@andrewkealaher4688]

Excellent-answered so many potential questions that I had.

[@fountainsquarehouse7143]

Best tutorial I’ve seen yet. Thank you!

[@cookingwithmama3672]

Really wish you guys had some options for Reason Studios!!!!

[@trancenebula7]

those magnets tho. that’s one cool little quality of life feature. 😎 i’m here because i just got the minilab mk2. it’s my first keyboard controller. also, i’m new to recording. so, i’ll be trying to find a lot of tutorials. but i’m super into it. i just tried it with garage band on my mac, and couldn’t figure out how to make the knobs match up with anything tho edit: it is an older version of garage band because it’s an older mac

[@0x80O0oOverfl0w]

Yeah, I thought the magnets was a genius move. You would expect most manufacturers to cheap out and just give you stickers instead, which would have been a real pain for people who use multiple tools.

[@docwiseup]

if you want to overdub with session record in ableton, click midi map mode in ableton, click the session record button, then click the transport record button on the keylab. now your record button will session record, not arrangement record. :)

[@aleningi96]

I love you man, this is exactly what I was looking for

[@neuymarc]

how about a specific video on how to load arturia instruments into abelton live supplied with keyboard

[@schragemusik]

This video should have been called 'Integration with Ableton Live'.

[@vasst4506]

I was finally able to use my MKII on pro tools, thank you!

[@ukenbike]

Great product and sounds, but Cubase DAW setting still doesn’t work with Cubase 11 Artist. Very frustrating first few days with the instrument! Fortunately the general HUI setting works and everything maps out perfectly that way. DAW integration and quality of this board has given me confidence in relying more on VST tech. A good, non-laggy external sound module is a must, though. Set up right, this is live performance-worthy, more than just an in-studio setup.

[@alexwatson7068]

I've been having trouble getting this to work in Nuendo 12. I will have to try with the HUI general setting

[@artg7909]

I am mesmerized. Great video!

[@urbannpa]

For the price($500.00) this is pretty good. I've been using a Korg Kontrol49 for years and could never find a controller with the same type features.

[@gxxnie]

Mannnn I cant wait to get this all figured out.. just gotta figure out how to use them sounds that come with it and set certain drums to certain pads

[@zugrath16]

Great tutorial. I think I'm convinced, this is worth getting

[@LordCritish]

Why no official support for Reason?

[@mrmaramind]

I am not getting any DAW control. When I press any of the DAW buttons I just get an instrument sounds. How do I get it into DAW mode? There are no instructions with keyboard. Thought it was a plug and play.

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi! Everything is explained in the video, however if you need help, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support team with this link: www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp I’m sure they will be able to help you :) Best regards.

[@eztutor823]

Would it be possible to make one for both Studio One and FL Studio?

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

Lol like always Fl studio the most popular daw out there doesnt even get mentionned in the supported midi controllers section

[@ProdbyBotz]

@@MrFree-vj8qj frrr^^!!!

[@Kisam]

​@@MrFree-vj8qj excatly! why?! whats wrong with fl studio ?

[@LightWingStudios]

@@MrFree-vj8qj Pro Tools is the most widely used DAW in the world.

[@rieplay]

I'm really glad to see that you can control Session View clips via the pads but I'm wondering how do you get to that display on the KeyLab?

[@danh9964]

disactivate is killing me.

[@emiyashirou5059]

Lmao Im only halfway through, and already having trouble following the rest of the explanation

[@Teeb2023]

That, and "em kay two".

[@gabrielmacura2435]

I know right!! 😂

[@taalmuzica2048]

Thanks - it's very usefull Thanq mam

[@orelbird9855]

5 days trying to understand and make it work with Cubase.... well, back to a sheaper but efficiant midi keyboard .

[@christoroppolo8742]

I have less and less contact with the computer. The iPad Pro is my favorite. Peace Christo 🛸🎶🐕

[@christoroppolo8742]

No drivers finally. Peace Christo

[@dangerisland1188]

a quick start with the setup in Reaper and Midi Control Centre would have been good. That bit is not intuitive.

[@jordanrazowskymusician8178]

Thanks for the vid!

[@andrzejwojciechowski4029]

ok but how to play all presets in FL Studio???

[@yohanruiz8332]

Can the keylab mkII knobs be used to control parameters of Ableton devices? Ableton devices will show the blue hand but the keylabs knobs can only control track panning.

[@rollelagrange5708]

I would like to know as well....for the keylab essential

[@pastuh]

Why no one answering... Blue hand is visible, but it's impossible to even activate this block.. I thought need rotate knob and i will reach this effects section.. But not works.

[@pubudu313]

Hi, Thanks for this awesome illustration on this keyboard. Help me I have a question. 1. Does after touch expressiveness able to react when even shaking the fingers on the key? I'm looking for how sensitive it is... 2. Does MKII work with 3rd party VSTs like Kontakt, AdictiveKeys, Easy Drummer and so on? I would highly appreciate if you can help me with this. Thank You //Pubudu

[@Larsmannetje66]

The integration with Cubase 13 is flawed in Daw Mode; however, with User Mode you can achieve the same thing, if you make a midi script in CB. Takes some effort, but it should do.

[@venturaexpressgroup6390]

Can Arturia Integrate with GarageBand. If Yes, is there any tutorial about?

[@dibdibeverystory3385]

FL studio support ?

[@upgradedthinking2719]

I sat down today to finally try understand what I was missing from my Keylab 88 to select and launch scenes in Ableton. I finally got the answer. You can't. WTF? All this talk of extra Ableton integration and you can't launch scenes, only individual clips and if you mess up you need four pairs of hands to try and catch them before they trigger randomly across different scenes. My old Novation Launchkey Mini that cost 1/10th of this can launch scenes. If it can't do it, how can Arturia claim optimised for Ableton? The only good thing is that whilst it may not actually work with the most common benefit of Live, it does come with a nice shelf for my laptop so I can lean over the all knobs that could have done something to launch clips and use my trackpad instead. Truly unbelievable. Design logic would suggest the large dial knob could have a press function after selecting the scenes. (Yes you CAN select scenes o with this knob and watch the selector going up and down, but you CAN'T trigger them LOL). I tried to sign up for the Arturia forum where several other amazed buyer of Keylab products were asking the same question, but I don't have a degree in sound physics - this is needed not just to join the forum (if you want a laugh go to the Arturia forum sign up page), but also to post. You need to know the answer to random physics questions before you can post anything, even a response to help others. Which is why the forum is full of people asking questions and no one answers. They may know the answer but cannot possibly post it because they can't get past security questions like 'What is the neutral density of the sideways pull of negative-plus gravity on the neutrino mass'. If you know the answer to that question please post an answer as to where the button is launches scenes in Ableton. Otherwise, just post here on KZbin that isn't run by French people.

[@LightWingStudios]

>'What is the neutral density of the sideways pull of negative-plus gravity on the neutrino mass'. Answer: Negative 63 but only Tuesdays in The First Equinox of the Trilateral Osmodic Response Curve. :)

[@rossmeistergeneral9614]

What about Cakewalk by Bandlab?

[@lucavervoort5475]

What about FL Studio?

[@MrManuHeel]

You can use it with FL Studio and check this page ( www.arturia.com/faq/keylabmkii/keylab-mkii-tips-tricks ) to learn how to configure it :)

[@WhySoBroke]

Get the Akai Fire

[@lucavervoort5475]

@@WhySoBroke Haha no thanks

[@persynotes]

@@MrManuHeel OMG thank you. I've been looking all over for how to set this up for FL

[@onetwo234]

dont get akai fire it sucks piece of crap literally image line needs to get there shiz together

[@tangbrotang]

Can you use it to browse ableton library ,load tracks, midi instruments and devices from the controller ?

[@DopamineOverload]

Any option to allow an Ableton user to have the drum grid by 4 tracks and 4 rows of clips, instead of the top 2 rows (first 4 tracks) and the bottom 2 rows (tracks 5-8)? It would be nice to have the option in a future update of sorts. Thanks!

[@IceGiantMusic]

chriscauldermusic I second this. At least the option to change it would be nice.

[@slam1498]

I brought mkii keylab 49 and my preferred daw is Ableton live. As suggested in Ableton preference I have selected keylab with input and output, track and remote turned on but my mkii not able to mapping basic controls. It picks midi signal and nothing else pad and oct- keeps flashing. Very disappointed with this purchase.

[@maximv6875]

Right. The same problem with MK2 88. It is just piano keyboard. Another controlls do not work correctly or worflow is so complicated that it is better to use mouse to click in DAW.

[@mpcchief71]

it session view, so why did the arrange recored light up when you recorded the clip? you may have mistakenly also recorded to the arrange. This is what I like about novations controllers. No confusion because in session view, the rec control engages the session rec only.

[@cukis]

(SOLVED) Logic Pro X integration, how to setup DAW Mapping and Control Surfaces with any Keylab mkII (Minilab mkII, Keylab 49 mkII, Keylab 61 mkII). Find the short tutorial here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/maSonZ1ma7-joas

[@Imzadi007]

Andrea

[@Mopsie]

the arrows don't work for me in logic. please help

[@mikr0bi]

It is a good keyboard, but extremely expensive. Unfortunatelly I had to buy a NI komplete 32... But thank the introducing for cute lady. I'm waiting for the cheaper 3 octave version.

[@hodshonf]

having trouble getting this to synch with Cubase and Studio One. i've added the KEYLab as a keyboard AND a control surface in Studio One, that usually does the trick, but not this time.

[@andreassonnenschein1250]

I have Studio One too and the Keylab 88 MK2.. The Controller didn't work (only the keyboard) did you figure out, how it works?

[@Okamiiee]

Can you midi map the knobs to different things in Ableton? Also, Can the track select buttons be changed to Arm each track instead? Thank you for this video!

[@patchbaycowboy]

You can do this in user mode and mapping, however this arming will be a toggle function so you’ll have to on off. I work around this by going to live settings and only allowing one track to be armed at a time 🙂

[@maecknyc]

Do Logic Pro X Smart Controls get recognized and mapped as to be expected?

[@alzy101]

MK3 coming soon? I am so tempted to buy but if the next version is coming up I am gonna wait

[@EliteZockerWorld]

This video shows how NOT to use noise reduction.

[@natiprot69]

Damn i was wondering if i was the only one hearing that

[@TheMirolab]

Wow you're right.... Eps 1 & 2 were fine, but this one sounds like a wet towel on her voice. I feel like I need to pop my ears.

[@Tymosxior]

Where is FL Studio??? I have problem with Keylab Essential 61. Only keys white and black are seen by the program. Modulation wheels, sliders and knobs are invisible. When I shoot them, an icon with a question mark appears in the upper left-hand corner of the year ...

[@SashaYokey]

Thank you!

[@K1KLASSIC]

How do u solo and mute tracks in Ableton ????

[@magneticpitch]

Great. how do i control a 3rd party synth in Ableton Live so that I can perform and record automation?

[@saikat9paul]

Your videos are very helpful. I am unable to access daw controls when I am using presonus midi interface to reduce latency. Please guide how to configure with midi interface thanks.

[@CortneyWarren2050]

Arturia.. How do you map the mk2's pads to Studio One 4's impact? I want to control my drums with them

[@oliver.cerezo]

The same way you would map any other pads, either change the pad values (done through Arturia's Midi Control Center) to match Impact or change the Impact pads' In/Out values to match your pads. If you're not getting midi messages in from your pads/keys, make sure that: you've setup your mk2 properly with S1 (options>configure external devices) and that you've ensured that you've chosen the Mk2 as Impact's (or any software instrument's) input.

[@CortneyWarren2050]

@@oliver.cerezo Thank you so much Oliver 💪🏾

[@pierretaylor7011]

What's GarageBand integration like? Thx!

[@Nosh_Feratu]

Bitwig integration?

[@thebassment1746]

thats what the site says but i can't find anything on it.

[@jessejamees]

Do some of these episodes apply to the Essential Keylab - they're quite similar.

[@ArturiaOfficial]

There's some common features but the essential series has less options. If you have any question I suggest you to get in touch with our support team with this link: www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp I’m sure they will be able to help you :) Best regards.

[@Pedrinios]

Maybe you can translate exactly Stuidio one tooo ?

[@DatasetDesign]

I went all in, got the V Collection, the FX Collection, and the Keylab 61 MKII and it's completely useless on Reason 12. I can't even control Analog Lab. Not interested in changing my entire workflow by learning a new DAW (especially Ableton which looks like accounting software) after I've spent 10 years mastering Reason. Any way to fix this or did I just waste a TON of cash?

[@phoenixvette]

You guys shouldn't have listed Bitwig on the product page if you didn't have any support for it on the device. I'll cross my fingers you add a firmware update in the future.

[@maxtofone]

Are all the functions in the KeyLab MKII shown in this video for controlling Cubase also available for the Keylab Essentials? Thanks, Max T.

[@kfrett09]

Not sure what I’m doing wrong but I can’’t get my keyboard to be recognized on KeyLab or Logic Pro X. I’ve watched the tutorials and read the instructions. Any help someone can offer would be great.

[@netztherapie5723]

Why do the transport control not work in FL Studio?

[@netztherapie5723]

Actually it does work in the user mode... 😁👍

[@rajkamaljangir3618]

Hello sir, i recently purchased arturia keylab 61 mk2, which cable do i need to connect it with MacBook Pro's thunderbolt 4 port ? A usb type b to type a cable included with arturia.

[@mli3083]

How does this work when Ableton is in dual screen mode? You can have both arrangement and session views open simultaneously.. seems like that would cause issues

[@richardh568]

Hello: Don't know how you got this to work with Cubase, but I have tried for a week to get it to work. There is no MIDI controller script for the Keylab 62 Mk II available for Cubase 12.0.52. Please explain how you got this to work with Cubase. Thanks

[@mollet09]

Does the Minilab mkll has this same compatibility? i'm thinking of using it with pro tools and ableton live, what do you think?

[@robdela3632]

My drum pad doesn’t work in live mode but works in a Analog lab mode. Are the pads set to launch clips in live mode? I never use that is there a way to assign them?

[@scubbaluban]

Is this also an audio interface as well as a midi controller? im not sure, thanks Matt

[@midikontrol1044]

Great video! I have a question though. My MkII (in Ableton Live) only shows two rows of clips (drum pads) for the sessions, regardless of how many I have actually made in Ableton Live. Is this normal? Or, do I have something set up wrong? Edit: Found out what that was after i continued watching your video. New question though...is there a way to send the clip session color to your keylab (via Ableton) so that you know exactly what pad you're hitting? Like, if I use a certain track, I may color it red (for bass) and my yellow (hats), orange (toms), etc for actual clip sessions? I know you can use the MIDI center and color each pad for a different drum pad (which I did - nice). But, I was wondering if ableton could tell the keylab what color these little pads are supposed to be if you color code those individual clips. Thanks for your insights and this video!

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi! I suggest you get in touch with our support team with this link: www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp I’m sure they will help you :)

[@learnalickaday7272]

In Logic, can you switch groups/scenes of samples assigned to the touch pads? Can they cover the whole range of the keyboard? thanks

[@Dekon7]

I use ableton live...how to remove the pads from specific function..it is not working

[@bishopdebbarma9986]

Can I use directly by connecting only by power adapter without using computer?

[@Photographersforyou]

Hi thanks for the info very interesting. Can I ask if you can use the pads in logic to play back set up chords etc...?

[@MrBinsique]

Hello, is it possible to play thé bass notes of à piano with thé pads and thé other with thé keys ? I awnsear me if i should tape à 88 mkII but i think i World probable do thé same with a 61 an thé pads because i am not à great piano player... tank you.

[@cimpianmark]

Can I use multiple analog labs on different channels? On fl studio when I play an instrument on a channel it plays the other one too :(

[@rossbrigolimusic]

In Ableton live, the pads in my Keylab 88 MKii is not lit. Is this normal?

[@carlosramme9455]

Hi one cushion, I have the 88 Mk1 generation...could you tell me the difference between the Mk1 and Mk2 88 generation....I don't know if I change to the new generation or to stay with my old Mk1 generation

[@FlavioCoelhoC]

My new keylab 61 mk2 did not control anything on Reaper, out of the box, I think you have to manually map everything, which is not very helpful. I wonder if there is an easier way to get all the controls working as advertised.

[@FlavioCoelhoC]

found the answer: Open Reaper's preferences menu. Go to the Control Surface section. Click Add. In Control Surface Mode, select Mackie Control Universal. In MIDI Input Select "Keylab MkII DAW" In MIDI Output Select "Keylab MkII DAW"

[@mikebray9458]

Has anyone tried setting up this controller with MOTU's Digital Performer as a DAW? DP is not a preset with this instrument so I was wondering how you did it, were there any issues, did it integrate alright?

[@mope7647]

Hi, morning. I need know where is controll for fine tuning in gran piano or dx7 or hannong b3 etc. Sure you replay, i thankyou. Regard Modesto P. Ps my daw is logic pro X, my keylab 88 mkii and analoglab V, poano ed another plug in an vst arturia and m-audio. Today when i recorded, two key board ( piano arturia and piano korg 4x 76 key are different tuning: korg normal 'C' and poano p1 or piano o b3 organ of analolab is different in "C diesis". Sure you replay, regard. Modesto

[@sekharsubramaniam1501]

Does the undo button act as a redo button as well?

[@RemotelyHuman666]

can anybody explain how I can switch between DAW mode and keyboard mode? so far I can get my Keylab 88 MKII set up to work as a DAW controller in Studio one or a Keyboard controller but not both. I assumed there would be a simple way to switch between the two modes but I haven't been able to find anything.

[@danemiller4852]

Are you guys planning on making a script for Bitwig?

[@AllMightSage]

Hey, I have the Keylab 49. I just got the keyboard and I have no clue how to turn off the metro in my daw settings. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

[@carolinebarley]

Lol that must be so annoying. I have a little kid who always twists knobs and pushes buttons so I never know what's happening to my settings!

[@AllMightSage]

CarolineWiese so I contacted Arturia and my problem was that I didn’t setup my keyboard correctly in my FL Studio midi settings. The way I had it caused the metronome to play every time I tried to record or listen in FL Studio. Pushing the metro button did nothing as well. After fixing the midi setup then I was able to manual turn of the metronome on the keyboard and all the daw controls worked correctly. :)

[@John_Riff]

So, just by selecting your DAW name, the keyboard controls adjust automatically to the pre-set functions without having to manually assign every function, right? Does this Also apply to the latest Arturia Keylab Essentials keyboard? I hate having to asswign every MIDI function manually when I switch between systems. And this would be great.

[@zed1122]

Do you know more by now?

[@John_Riff]

@@zed1122 You have it factory-pre-programned for Cubase if you select "add midi device mackie control" (and some other DAWS too) plus you can personalize your mapping if you want to add in your own midi mappings. The default ones have almost all you normally use regarding transport and some other basic functions like undo or save. Great controller. The only problem is when you have no mac or external audio interface for windows, due to high latency only in those cases. Otherwise you are good to go.

[@zed1122]

@@John_Riff Thanks! :) Will receive my keylab essential 61 tomorrow

[@BourkeMedia]

Will this integrate well with Magix/Sony ACID Pro Suite? I see that there are several setups provided for specific DAWs, but ACID is not among them. I would hate to have to go through button by button and manually setup the whole thing!

[@andyhuang777]

would you mind showing us how to set up on these DAWs?

[@matthieucrble436]

Hi, visit this page to learn how to set up the KeyLab MK2 with DAWs : www.arturia.com/faq/keylabmkii/keylab-mkii-tips-tricks

[@Onelychild]

Great idea! Hopefully, they will make more tutorials!

[@derekemerson7171]

@@matthieucrble436 I am using Reaper, i followed those instructions to a T. As soon as i turn on Reaper, the keyboard turns off. When i close repaer the board still will not work until i close and reopen all the Arturia necessary software. Rinse and repeat, doesnt work. I have done this sover and over

[@GaryStockton]

Can you tell me how to place the Arturia Keylab 88 into DAW mode?

[@Djuke1984]

How Can i choose Cubase as DAW in the KEYLAB 88 (mk1) ?? Please Help!

[@albuquerquejr1978]

Hello! A question: There’s a perfectly integration with Logic Pro X? I wish to buy the earlier midi controller “Key Lab 49” soon (not the MKII), but it will be interesting for me just if the device works fine with both, Logic and Ableton 10. Thanks & sorry my english! (Brazil, 21 march 2019)

[@musictech5789]

Is there an overly for Logic? Mine didn't ship with one.

[@nakalakev]

My faders make a sizzle noise with some presets. Is there anyone experiencing the same problem and can offer a solution about it.?

[@VenVile]

Any real integration for one of the most popular DAWs ever made; FL Studio? If not, why not?!?!?

[@5amJones69]

I think the nektar panorama might have done something there.

[@wabo1]

Sorry not very helpful. In Cubase pro11 nothing seems to run as explained, even when DAW mode is set to Cubase. Not even the manual explains more.

[@Teeb2023]

I am not getting any DAW control in Cubase 10.5. DAW mode is configured for Cubase, and I've set up the Mackie control and commands in Studio Setup, but nothing.

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi, I suggest you get in touch with our support team with this link: www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp I’m sure they will help you :)

[@Teeb2023]

@@ArturiaOfficial I will do, thanks.

[@wine546]

why doesn't work on my Cubase pro 10??