This Is Probably The Best Controller I've Touched! |Arturia Keylab 88 MKII Review!|

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[@Johnmike]

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[@kn39793]

John Mike I recognize the song in the intro. It was in Garage Band from Apple. I put together a version from the samples of sounds they had for that song too. It’s a good song, good choice, and good mixing!

[@Johnmike]

ken wiggins Lol Yup!!! I was playing with it and was like....oh this is fire lol

[@kn39793]

John Mike It is fire!!!

[@dryvur]

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[@CBass75]

Yeah, the Arturia is awesome. I purchased the Arturia Keylab Essential from one of the big music stores online. They accidentally sent me the Arturia Keylab MkII. Free upgrade...lol.

[@davidobienu9971]

Fire

[@Teeb2023]

What was the address of this shop? Asking for a friend. 😎

[@strobarycake]

The! LUCK!!!

[@CBass75]

@@stevenmejia968 Yep... someone made a mistake 😁

[@rb8058]

Their loss, your gain. Nice

[@synthfluencer]

I completely agree. I own the 61 key version. It's definately worth the price and the keypad is really astonishing. The only thing I am desperately missing is an arpeggiator. They should absolutely combine the Keylab with the Keystep pro, would be the one controller to rule them all!

[@donmyers2967]

No arpeggiator?

[@rayquazapasta6272]

Man, even the minlab has an arpeggiater

[@finitesound]

With the production quality shown I assumed this was a far bigger channel before looking at the sub count. Starting off strong, well done!

[@chickenmuffin]

I picked up the 61 but key touch is BRUTAL. I think I'm going to return and upgrade to this so it feels more like a real piano when playing.

[@NlineMusick]

I have the 61 and the key bed of Arturia's 61 key midi controller, feels 10 times better than the competition. But, if you were expecting the 61 key key bed to give you acoustic piano action, I'd go pick a fight with the sales person who lied to you leaving you to believe that. LOL.

[@seangibson]

I think this might be helpful to anyone considering between two of your highest reviewed controllers: The Arturia Keylab 88 MKII uses the TP/100LR keybed made by Fatar. Now, Studiologic is actually Fatar’s consumer brand and their SL-88 Studio model uses the same TP/100LR keybed for about half the price as this Arturia model. Both are valid options designed around the same Italian-made keybeds. They just have different exterior designs with different fader setups, outputs, and firmware. So it really just matters which you prefer if you’re reading this and considering between them. The essential feel and play will be the same.

[@darkcognitive]

I just ordered this, alongside a minifuse 2. I absolutely cannot wait to get this stuff setup! My Mackie 8" MK3's have just been sitting doing nothing since my Korg Triton Extreme broke. (It's fixable. but just been on the backburner for a while).

[@maelorach]

The keys in this board are the Fatar TP100/LR... so the exact same keys as on the studiologic SL73 & 88 studio (and also the Keylab 88 mk1). Personally I think they’re not that good, very stiff and slow to return to their resting position.

[@basandi4017]

What about Studio Logic SL88 Grand???

[@kaemec17]

Bro I subscribed the moment you called me out for putting my computer on the keyboard 😂. Great review. Thank you!

[@Johnmike]

Lol

[@TimE_5150]

Great review, thank you for posting this. I have used my Korg Kronos as a controller but it is time for a dedicated Midi controller. I was debating the Arturia and the NI Komplete Kontrol. The Arturia seems to be the choice I am going with.

[@Teeb2023]

Same, I'm likely going to sell my Kronos 73 for this.

[@quinlanpayne3445]

I love mine by far the best controller I’ve used!!! Great review

[@maxheadrom3088]

Awesome! Looking forward to see a comparison with the Roland A88mkii and the Studiologic SL88 Grand. Both the Arturia and SL use the Fatar TP40Wood but it seems the Arturia one is customized. Thanks!

[@Duprae.]

I could tell by your voice that you’re saved 🤣 I love it bro keep doing your thing! I’m gonna get the Arturia 61 key

[@Johnmike]

DUPRAE 🤣🤣

[@AceeSoul]

The Roland Fantom 8 is the best keybed I have ever played, but I may have to try this if I see a demo of one to try

[@BuenoLaidley]

Do a review on the review on the Keylab 49/61 MK2. Also compare it with your NI Komplete Kontrol S61.

[@JDJ1213]

Can we just quickly shout out that mix on the intro. Sounds banging on any speaker I hear it. From the studio to my iphone.

[@lenswork4]

Great review. Been thinking about this unit, and others, for a long time. Might buy now. Thanks.

[@realcygnus]

These are some total noob questions..... But this seems like a good place to maybe get some quick input ......So, I haven't had a keyboard of ANY sort for about 20 years now(just acoustic instruments).....I had a fatar 88 weighed key controller & a Korg X5-DR half rack synth unit & I was happy as hell with it at the time & probably still would be.........& I knew the basics of MIDI back then But, I'm sure things have progressed somewhat.......I'm not interested in creating my own sounds with either soft or hardware synths as a few good presets were plenty for me ......... I'm mainly interested in 1) a great piano sound 2) good Rhodes/Whirly sounds & 3) the ability to layer like piano & strings ALL for "real-time" live playing mostly......I'm thinking about getting the SL88 studio & perhaps an old Triton or even just another X5-DR to go with it....... Does that sound stupid ?....... I'd think a modern VST would probably have even better piano samples than an old syth unit......but what I don't know is: What sort of polyphony can I expect thru USB with just a regular laptop or PC especially regarding layered sounds ? ....... Will it perform as good or better then my old get-up ? As I never had any note cutoff or anything ..........Or, would I need a very new/good PC or any other kind special hardware ? .......If so then what exactly off hand ?....... & if VST's VIA USB are as good or better even on a basic PC are there good free or cheap ones ? ...... If so, please recommend some. Anyway, Since hardware rack synths seem to be much less popular is it silly to be worrying about USB bandwidth/lag/latency & /or the power of my PC ? Anyone please. Thanks !

[@UsernameInvalid48]

1. Great Piano check out Native Instruments Kontakt piano librarys they have lots of options depending on flavor your going for (different sampled Grands/Uprights, even some weird exotic pianos like the Una Corda) For Rhodes nothing seems to beat the Lounge Lizard VST for me, it also has amazing Whirlitzers and organs and such. I think its only $50 too which is a steal. I'd definitely get at least a USB audio interface as some computer's built in audio can cause lag which is something no musician ever wants haha. You can get away with spending just $100 for a good interface too so its not too bad. You probably don't need to upgrade your PC if you have something current in the last 5 years or so though. Remember the audio interface is the most important factor in having super low latency.

[@realcygnus]

@@UsernameInvalid48 Got you, I recently got a $109 Steinberg interface for a totally different purpose of playing acoustic over Jamkazam, it uses ASIO(I think) drivers. I suppose it should do the trick, instead of just headphones I'll just RCA it to my stereo. So, it would be the interface & controller BOTH but separate USB to the PC correct ? Its ridiculous how decent sound "cards" in PC's dropped out of fashion imo. So I guess the integrated sound chips are about as good for MIDI as the integrated Intel graphics are for games lol. & I actually thought for some silly reason that the interface was primarily only to provide like a low bit-rate encoder mostly just for "real-time" net jams & better recording or whatever. I'm out of it these days, but it suppose it makes total sense an external would just be better anyway. Honestly I was pretty amazed something like kazam works as well as it does. So I guess just a few VSTs should get me started, I'll look into that. I must have posted these same Q's on at least 6 MIDI/Keyboard channels, & so far, you're the only one to respond. So thanks for the info.

[@neon_one]

I just went through 10 reviews of this trying to find footage of someone pressing the keys, which is oddly hard to find, and almost all the reviews are exactly the same over produced series of close up panning shots and the "reviewer" reading off the features like it's a paid advertisement. I appreciate that your videos are authentic and not presented in some phony tv voice(like sanjay c), so even if you were only saying positive things, I can still extract something from your tone.

[@franklintorres1440]

Mike I bought this for my son can you make a video explaining how you got this hooked up to the computer and your interface?

[@Daviddosi]

Was in a music store yesterday and tested Around 20 keyboards. This one was on another lvl. The only one i Felt was maaabey abit better on the key feeling was a Roland for 2400$ 😂 and the. We are talking in the 3% range lol

[@Johnmike]

Lol

[@tcr333]

David, how does it compare to native s88?

[@Daviddosi]

tcr333 only tried it for a few min But side To side i preferd the Arturia. It Also have drum pads and the Nice laptop stand. Worth mentioning is i allredy have komplete ultimate 12 so if i dident have it i might hade considerd the native for the amazing vsts :)

[@JamesBermingham]

Great review. 👏👏👏 Would this be a good gigging keyboard to take on the road. ?? I’m looking for a sturdy controller to control my vst Ableton live set up on stage.

[@Johnmike]

Yup!

[@devidasa9637]

I believe the octave buttons are for changing a zone/key split section

[@DuffyLONER64]

Hey man, I'm curious, what's the setup you use for your wires and such to connect the laptop to the keyboard?

[@mrratskins]

You can connect with a standard USB 2.0 cable or higher. However, USB 1.0 will not work.

[@anagallardo9486]

Can you please do a comparison between this and Komplete Kontrol s88.

[@Tigerex966]

How does it compare to the keylab 88 version 1 that now includes $400 in software and breath controller input for about $500?

[@israeliteinpanama3263]

How would you compare the variety and quality of sounds/apps of IOS, versus sounds/DAW's of Mac or windows computers? Could you do a future comparison, price, quality, variety differences of the two different systems? I'm just starting out anew back into music after many years absent, and wonder which way to go, iOS/apps or Mac or windows/DAWs!

[@frydac]

imo Win/Mac DAWs for serious/home use; apps for fun/on the road/inspirational use, or as an instrument/fx (integrated into a win/mac setup).

[@Johnmike]

Good idea! I’ll add that to my video list! They both are comparable tho...too much to type on this comment tho

[@HeegeMcGee]

First non-propaganda video i found that had an actual discussion of the keybed itself. Thanks so much!

[@MaxThompsonMusic]

How do you feel the keybed compares to the keybed in the Hammer 88 Pro (which I recently bought but that board might be going back due to some issues M-Audio is looking into)? Most importantly, can one play fast piano pieces on it without it being excessively strenuous, like ragtime/jazz stuff? And secondly, how's the ergonomics of the pitch/mod placement when playing? Thank you!

[@jonos138]

I watch a lot of keyboard reviews, this is a great channel man. Only problem i have with reviews is, its all fine and dandy when these keyboards are new in a review, but when you google customer experience 6-12 months later, you get a list of problem's with practically every keyboard out there. Lots related to action, rattling keys, knocking keys. Midi control problem's etc. Its like a roll of a dice to get a good one. Even this Arturia, it seems the cushioning to support the return of the hammer gets compressed over time and causes the hammer to then knock on the metal base. I would be interested to hear your experience of using this keyboard long term. Did you experience any problems since making this review? Keep up the great work btw, you reviews are very informative. 👍

[@jonos138]

UPDATE......Ive just seen your follow up to this. That's awesome man, this is the type of channels I love. Where there are updates on products. Great stuff.

[@Johnmike]

Thanks so much…I try to keep each one of these boards at least 6 months or so to run them through paces…I also see a lot of those long term complaints with all these boards…they rarely ever give context tho…has it just been sitting in the studio? Are you traveling it around without a case? Are you a heavy handed player? Did you hit it with a baseball bat 6 times? Lol…

[@jonos138]

@Johnmike Yes, that's very true. I guess in the end you just have to go for it and not let the negatives rule. Great channel, I'm subscribing! 👍

[@jbridguk]

As an alternative I suggest that the Studio logic SL88 Studio with mag rail laptop extension and korg nanocontrol studio is cheaper option. Studio logic=Fatar and keys feel great. Doesn't have after touch though if that's important to you (it's not for me). SL88 is about 350GBP (499$), laptop extension is about 50GBP (60$) (and magnetic rail is better than bolt on) and nanocontrol studio is about 110GBP (180$). So altogether in USD it's just a bit cheaper (740$ Vs $900)

[@Timrobrus]

The SL Studio models do have aftertouch

[@Andoroid]

Thanks for the review! Would you still recommend this for 2022? I'm considering it but I've heard differing views on the key bed, some saying it's way too clunky and others saying it's solid

[@fred8780]

please compare M Audio Hammer 88 compared to Arturia 88 MK2

[@HammyHavoc]

What are you on these days? Currently a disenchanted KKMK2 S61 user.

[@neelenpatten2959]

Some say it’s a bit too heavy compared to others….so heavy people get tired when playing it….would you agree? Did you notice?

[@isaacbaker9340]

“Down in Fayetteville” ...??? Bro where you at?? I’m in Fayetteville myself. Btw been following your channel for a while and I love your stuff bro.

[@Johnmike]

Dope! I’m actually in Charlotte! My bro that let me use his controller for this review lives in Fayetteville

[@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent]

Nice work ! Is it stand alone with sounds in in, or controller only?

[@Johnmike]

Controller only

[@omarstinner]

Hey John I'm trying to pick between the NI Komplete Kontrol MK2 S-Series and the Arturia KeyLab MK2 series. What do you recommend? follow-up question, what is better Arturia AnalogLab or NI Komplete 12? I'm interested in deep house/techno production, so I was wondering what the best software and hardware was for deep house/ techno music production.

[@Johnmike]

Very Hard choice! They both have their merits...But if I had to choose...the komplete would probably be my choice...you get a much better software package with it vs the arturia

[@machinesworking]

From the peanut gallery, the reason for octaves on MIDI controllers is twofold. MIDI introduced 128 notes, companies like Native Instruments and others use the entire range at times, for key switches between things like Marcato, Legato, and Pizzicato samples for strings etc. A question, does the Keylab have a generic MIDI controller setting? For things like mapping a hardware instrument and playing without a laptop.

[@Johnmike]

Yes it does and thanks for the added value by pointing that out about the octave keys

[@AndrewTSq]

I am confused, have Arturia changed their keybeds recently? cause they were not feeling that good imo. and on older the keys even broke off.

[@a.c.j.8751]

If you were to choose between this and Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2, what would you choose? I kinda feel that Arturia's VSTs have a flatter sound than KK S88, it kinda sounds like Arturia is either loud or quiet. I kinda hated that, because it has a plethora of knobs, pads, buttons, I really wanted it, but with the action from KK. What is weird is that they are using the same keybed, so it must be a software bug from Arturia.

[@Johnmike]

It’s a tough choice...but for me because I’m cheap...knowing it’s the same keybed and control with knobs and faders didn’t matter...I’d go with the cheaper option ha ha...

[@trsfworld460]

Can you review the m-audio air interface? This might be komplete audios competition on the market right now

[@vatolegato]

How is the midi programming on this controller? I used to have the keylab 61 mk2 over a year ago and I had a difficult time assigning patches to the pads and being able to scroll to patches using the keyboard buttons. It seemed at that time that the midi assign functionality either wasn't good or I just couldn't figure it out.

[@Fufuman94]

Probably going to get this on finance, but I’ll go to a shop and try it out, also I like the white colour too

[@domonickroman6412]

Love how the lap top is just chilling on the board is that an attachment?

[@Johnmike]

Yup!

[@domonickroman6412]

@@Johnmike appreciate it bro might cop one 🙃

[@HonorV2ultimate1tb]

i bought one and there are many problems associated with the sound softwares...... audio shutdowns etc etc...why are these not mentioned?....of cos not.....

[@arjunsajeev]

Any updates in 2024 Mike ? I'm considering getting this one.

[@MrBinsique]

I like your vidéos. Thank you! Is this one better than a NI Komplete Kontrol S88?

[@ajcatman]

you need octave buttons when you are using a top keyboard and want to play something closer to your other hand.. it makes playing two handed more comfortable if you are playing fairly far apart for the whole tune.

[@DamienMacLean]

Thanks for helping me make my decision to buy one @arturia

[@jeroendepauw3635]

What is the difference with the older keylab 88?

[@iamjamessmith]

Thanks man ❤️

[@lml241]

Nice video! Ive been looking for a fully weighted 88 key keyboard to practice piano on. I have a few anxiety issues and its really difficult to practice on a real piano. I am really great-full for the piano I have (its a baby grand), but my anxiety keeps me from playing it. Could anybody help me find one that feels most like a real piano that I can use headphones with, thank you and keep making videos!

[@ArgoBeats]

Have you ever played the Kawai VPC-1 (keybed-wise)?

[@Johnmike]

I haven’t but I’ve heard good things about it!

[@ArgoBeats]

@@Johnmike Yeah, man, I think that's much better than this one. Great review, btw

[@officialWWM]

Why don't manufacturers provide a slot or stand on the back to hold an iPad or tablet?

[@Johnmike]

My point exactly! Lol

[@officialWWM]

John Mike if someone builds it, I'm buying it!

[@anthonysilva5312]

Well done brother! Is the 88 key bed different than the 61?

[@Johnmike]

Yes it is

[@ToneCabinet]

Better than the John Mike controller??😂😂

[@Johnmike]

Lololol...sad to admit...but I think so! 🙈

[@dexterbattle362]

Great video bro as usual !! #Arturia

[@Johnmike]

Thanks!

[@mikeshannonerickson6343]

Octave Buttons: Some patches will be in different octave ranges.. for example, a strings patch might sound an octave higher than you would play on the main register of your keyboard, so i'd set the octave down a notch do you know how this keyboard performs as far as the DAW controls and general keyboard controls work with Garageband and Mainstage?

[@Johnmike]

Mainstage you’ll have to map it...not to sure about GarageBand...but it works well in logic so it should do well with that

[@Astronomater]

wish I could afford it though. It is still a great deal with it coming with the V collection.

[@hermandavid1757]

Yeah I think this is the one I’m going to get...I don’t know how I missed this vid smh

[@defaultHandle1110]

with banking on the faders, how does it work when you want to adjust levels on a new bank ? wouldn't you loose settings since they're not motorised to give you the 'current' position ? - strange.

[@KlarkKent843]

It's pretty good. It's my favorite dedicated controller right up there with the Kawai VPC1 and the Studiologic SL88. It kills the Native Instruments S88. I've sold several of these already!

[@Johnmike]

Nice!

[@brianlong7786]

Does the laptop extension shelf come with it or did you have to buy separately? I see that the MKII does include it but no mention of the Essential.

[@Johnmike]

Nope not with the essential

[@tintiny3910]

Got the kl61 mk2, have to say the build quality is superb and keys feel very nice but... the knobs and faders just jump around in logic x by moving the fader ever so slightly or sometimes even without touch them which make it totally unusable, no setting under control assignment in logic make them work properly, quite disappointed ☹️

[@sawyerthereal]

does it integrate well with N.I. software Komplete 12?

[@AJmusiclovers]

Thanks for nice informations ,does this keyboarders has an arpeggio ?.

[@bobbysimons9022]

Love the layout, but I can’t stand the TP/100LR action.

[@MrMusicopath]

why??? can you tell me if it is comparable to a budget digital piano like the privia 160?

[@bobbysimons9022]

MrMusicopath Just a matter of preference. It could not be further from and actual grand piano action, which not everyone may need. Hence the term: YMMV, ( your mileage may vary).

[@jbridguk]

IMO the TP100LR (which is also on the Studiologic SL studio controllers) is great. Best keybed I have played on a midi controller

[@bobbysimons9022]

It feels nothing like an actual piano to me. I was hoping for the TP/40WOOD, which comes in the higher-end Studiologic SL Grand.

[@vatolegato]

@@bobbysimons9022 Do you know how this TP/100LR action compares to Yamaha GHS and Roland PHA4 action from their mid-range digital pianos such as the p125 and fp30?

[@ricks2907]

Thanks for your enthusiasm. New subscriber here. C ya. Ricky 💃🕺🏼💃🕺🏼🎶🐈‍⬛🎸💥

[@teryllalston3327]

Whats up man do i have to have a mixer when i have my midi board an my ipad or can i just come straight through the amp ?

[@danielmorales6151]

Lol John. The octave button is for people like me and my other pianist that like to stay in the middle and lower so we are forced to play in the higher octave while staying comfortable. Lol. Our leader always gets annoyed because we stay so low

[@Johnmike]

Lol well there you go lol

[@israeliteinpanama3263]

Could you compare differences between Ableton and Studio One DAWs, which is easier for song writing.

[@zelda7ase]

FL Studio wins in almost every aspect for me. So easy to use yet very advanced when you need it to be.

[@JVJF7]

Does the 88 essential have the same premium keybed?

[@Johnmike]

No

[@grandmasterotis]

Love your videos man, but um it's ok to buy the next size t-shirt now... It's a part of getting old lol 😂

[@erwinyulista]

Hi John, this keybed on arturia keylab 88 mkii, is it the same keybed with the keybed on keylab 49 mkii and keylab 61 mkii?

[@Johnmike]

No it’s not

[@johnnyraycantu]

Which keyboard or key bed do you like better the Arturia keylab 88 mkii or Studiologic sl88

[@Johnmike]

It’s actually the same keybed in both...

[@chrismartin6690]

Hi, how does this compare to the new Roland midi controller 88 keys..midi2 ready, I am looking at buying one or the other..and do not know which is best value and quality etc ?.

[@Johnmike]

Haven’t been able to get my hands on one yet.,.but I will soon

[@thefergolfer]

How do you get the sound from it, into a mixer? Or do you need to use USB from your DAW software for that.

[@Johnmike]

Usb/daw

[@thefergolfer]

@@Johnmike thanks what I figured.

[@carlosramme9455]

Many thanks for you great help, if you have to chose about the Keylab mk2 49 or the Native Komplete Kontrol S 49 wich do you choose or prefer...thanks for you help

[@Johnmike]

Hard choice...but I’d probably go with the komplete kontrol

[@carlosramme9455]

@@Johnmike thanks john...I have the Arturia Mk1 first generation..88 Keys..and was not sure wich Midi Keyboard to buy as next...I want to buy some with not to much Keys .I thinking about of 49 Keys or 61 Keys.....So you mean the Native Komplete Kontrol S 49 would be great ??

[@adyyoavpalmerstonemakomaft5062]

Silly question, what usb adapter are you using? I tried 2 different one and my Mac will not recognize the keyboard

[@Johnmike]

Just the one that came with the keyboard...and the apple usb c adapter...

[@mr.c1989]

I subscribed because you said "Thank you, Jesus" and "bless you".

[@blueskky9996]

Whatchu need an octave shift on a 88 key keyboard for? lol

[@racingbarrow3794]

Do you ever have any mini controller giveaways of like the things you don’t use if you do I would definitely be interested ?

[@Johnmike]

Yup! I’ll be doing some more giveaways soon!

[@officialWWM]

Haha, we would all be interested 😂😂

[@Asterra2]

Now if only it wasn't >$500. A price bracket that starts making an all-purpose keyboard controller seem like a quaint idea.

[@gauravchaudhari3361]

Can u plz help me that how can use knobs of keylab essential 49 with ableton live 10 especially with macros

[@el-bov8034]

So frustrating that they laid it out that way. Having the sliders and knobs on the left would make much more sense given the majority of people are right-handed. Those sliders would be perfect for dynamics, expression etc., for orchestral libraries, but for this strange choice.

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

el-bo V but for pro’s, the foundation of your chords are in your left hand. On the keys you should train your left hand to be able to play the song independently....live performance pro’s though...not necessary for producers and hobbyists

[@officialWWM]

As a lefty, I approve of the current layout :)

[@PaulIsbell]

I wonder about the feel of these keys

[@CorreeHoey]

Would you say this feels better than the SL88 Grand??

[@Johnmike]

@@CorreeHoey it’s actually the same Keybed in both

[@CorreeHoey]

@@Johnmike funny I just watched your video on the top 88 key controllers and found that out lol. Thanks bro. 🙏🏽

[@Johnmike]

@@CorreeHoey lol yea I found it out after literally buying the SL grand after getting this one…instant 🐈 🐠 😂

[@tesify3329]

Would you recommend the studiologic SL88 studio over the Arturia?

[@Johnmike]

I would because I found out that the studio logic is the same board with out all of the controls for almost $500 less...so if control is not a thing then I say go for the studio logic

[@Matiasbiteh]

@@Johnmike But what about software? How they compare?

[@furryz666]

I have the Arturia Keylab 88 first gen. with fahtar keybed, after touch, looks like they lessened the weight and moved some stuff around added a jog wheel but what makes it better than gen. 1?

[@Johnmike]

I’m going to try to get a gen 1 to compare the difference

[@furryz666]

Thanks J, I’d hate to think I dropped $800 on a unit that’s already been replaced, thanks for the vid!

[@nathanreid2974]

have you still got this and how has it heald up

[@FTF96]

Is there only one user mode? I can imagine having various VSTs to use in different ways and will probably never use Analogue Labs stuff

[@Johnmike]

There’s different modes for different softwares and DAWs

[@FTF96]

@@Johnmike Thank you!

[@jusa8130]

Would love to see a review of the M-audio Code 61 Black

[@Johnmike]

That’s coming soon!

[@jusa8130]

@@Johnmike great!

[@yogicbeats]

Don’t act like you ain’t done dat

[@Johnmike]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jaavedfilms8172]

can you use Komplete 12 Ultimate plugins with this keyboard

[@hairyhunk44]

Where was the plugin link?

[@AzazelBathory]

I heard the keys are very loud and heavy, is this true?

[@Johnmike]

Yes that’s true

[@mornezainlinks8822]

Hi John please make a video on the presonus studio live 16r please

[@Johnmike]

Coming soon!

[@KaninManeepairoj]

How’s this compared to the S88 from NI and studio logic ?

[@Johnmike]

Got a comparison coming soon...but it’s the same Keybed just more knobs and faders on the Arturia...and different software sounds that come with each

[@me7255]

some people report the keys are too heavy. Is that true?

[@Johnmike]

It depends on what type of player you are....they are very much weighted keys...probably the closest to a piano that you can get...so if you aren’t really a piano player...it’s gonna feel really heavy to you

[@me7255]

@@Johnmike Thanks for your reply. I understand they're weighted keys yes, however it's reported that it's even heavier than dedicated digital pianos.