ARTURIA KeyLab mk3 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard
Setting up your unit
You’ll need the latest version of Live to be able to use the Integration script for KeyLab
If you manage to install the latest version of Live, here are the steps:
- Connect your KeyLab and select DAW program (Prog. button).
- Open Live
- The KeyLab should automatically be detected and ready to use.
If the KeyLab is not detected:
- Go to Live MIDI settings (Options / Preferences / Link Tempo MIDI tab)
- In the MIDI part, select your control surface (KeyLab mk3)
- Set the right In and out Port (“KeyLab xx mk3 DAW” / “KeyLab xx mk3 DAW”)
- Set the right configuration for MIDI Ports like below
- The KeyLab should be detected and ready for Live.
Script features
Transport control and DAW commands:
- Main encoder:
Navigates in the tracks - Main encoder click:
Enters Analog Lab mode if the selected track contains an Arturia plugin - Knobs 1 → 8:
- Control some parameters of the current focused plugin (Device)
- Control the pan of the focused track (Mixer)
- Faders 1 → 8:
- Control the parameter of the plugin on the selected track (Device)
- Control the volume of the selected track (Mixer)
- Knob 9 and fader 9:
- Control the volume and the pan of the selected track
- Contextual buttons:
- Contextual 1: Selects Device mode
- Contextual 2: Selects Mixer mode
- Contextual 3: Previous scene
- Contextual 4: Next scene
- Contextual 5: Toggle mute state of the selected track
- Contextual 6: Toggle solo state of the selected track
- Contextual 7: Toggle arm state of the selected track
- Contextual 8: Launch the selected scene Stop the selected scene (long press)
- Device mode:
- The 8 first encoders control the 8 parameters of the selected device page.
- Hold “Device” and turn the main encoder to control other devices of the selected track with the encoders and faders
- Mixer mode:
- The 8 first encoders/faders control the pan/volume of the selected set of 8 tracks.
- Hold “Mixer” and turn the main encoder to control other set of 8 tracks with the encoders and faders
- Knob 9 and Fader 9 always control the volume and the pan of the selected mixer track.
- Pads Bank DAW:
- In Bank DAW, Pads controls the 12 clips of the rectangle in Live Session view.
- In other banks mode, Pads send notes.
- Pad Bank A/B/C/D:
- Pressing the pads will triggers sounds
- The Drum Machine plugin is already mapped.
- The Pad LEDs match the one you selected in the plugin for your sounds
- Arturia Plugins:
- If you are using Arturia software, make sure the correct device is selected when you open the plugin
- You can enter Arturia Mode to have perfect control over Arturia software in two ways :
- Pressing on the main encoder on a track that contains an Arturia Plugin
- Press Prog + Arturia
- When an Arturia software is selected, you can manage the plugin as you would do in standalone (Navigation, selection and FX).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I update the firmware of my KeyLab mk3?
A: To update the firmware, visit the manufacturer’s website and download the latest firmware update for your specific model. Follow the instructions provided to complete the update process.
Q: Can I use the KeyLab mk3 with iOS devices?
A: The KeyLab mk3 is designed for use with Windows and macOS computers. It may not be compatible with iOS devices. Check the manufacturer’s website for any potential updates or compatibility information.
Documents / Resources
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