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3. Analog Lab software and read on 8 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 2 2 Front panel overview Progr Chng Recall TRANSPORTS 3 LL 25 A a a A T a a II A Premium Un ontroller ii Pitch Modulation KeyLab 49 front panel Note the front panels for the KeyLab 49 61 and 88 are basically identical so only the KeyLab 49 is pictured here ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 9 1 Category Param and Preset Value encoders 2 Edit Parameters Snapshots Switches 3 Transport buttons 4 LCD screen 5 Sound Multi Edit buttons 6 Volume encoder 7 Bank buttons 8 Encoders 9 Faders 10 Octave up down buttons 11 Pitch bend Mod wheel 12 Pads KeyLab 49 61 88 only The Category Param encoder selects filter options for the Analog Lab preset list In Edit mode it selects an item parameter The Preset Value encoder selects the preset from the filtered Presets list In Edit mode it adjusts the value of the parameter that has been selected in the display After making a selection with one of those encoders click it to confirm your selection In Edit mode these select parameter groups Use the Param Value encoders to edit them Use with Analog Lab to recall favorite presets Snapshots Use the MIDI Control Center software to alter the buttons a
4. Edit mode or connected to Analog Lab these 10 buttons function as Switches they execute whatever function was determined for them in Edit mode or with the MIDI Control Center They might transmit a MIDI note toggle between two MIDI CC values send a program change command or even select one of the KeyLab presets EDIT PARAMETERS SWITCHES Bao 0 YU MU UU Progr Ching Recall Store Global Curve C E EEE Mode CC Min LSB Max LSB Snapshot buttons KeyLab 25 EDIT PARAMETERS SWITCHES Progr Ching Recall More Global ___ Curve Mode MIDI Ch Min Max SB 2 3 i E D o 10 Snapshot buttons KeyLab 49 61 88 2 2 7 Transport Controls The KeyLab controllers provide standard sequencer transport functions which allow you to control an external hardware or software sequencer without distracting yourself by reaching away from the center of your creative session ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 13 The buttons send standard MMC messages by default Start Stop Record Rewind Fast Forward and Loop On Off However they may be reassigned to other functions if you like either in Edit mode or by using the MIDI Control Center software TRANSPORTS DoD on g a4 gt Jo E ll de Transport section Co 2 2 8 Synthesis controls The majority of the front panel is dedicated to the most common synthesis parameters found in Analog Lab Note Detailed information about the parameters themselves can be foun
5. Parameter buttons to select the parameter group you wish to edit Progr Chng Global CC etc See Chapter 3 for an explanation of each of these parameter groups and the parameters they contain When KeyLab is in Edit mode the two encoders to the left of the LCD change their functions e The Category encoder becomes the Parameter selector e The Preset encoder becomes the Value editor for the selected parameter Click this encoder to confirm the new value 12 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 2 2 6 Edit Parameters Snapshots Switches Commonly referred to as the Snapshot buttons these ten buttons serve multiple functions depending on the current mode 2 2 6 1 Edit Parameters When in Edit mode the silkscreened text above the buttons lists the parameter groups that are available Progr Chng Recall Store Global Curve Mode MIDI Ch CC Min LSB and Max MSB Most of these contain multiple parameters which are accessed with the Param encoder and edited with the Value encoder For a full description of each Edit mode parameter see Chapter 3 2 2 6 2 Snapshots When using Analog Lab with a KeyLab controller the default function of the Snapshots button group is to provide instant access to your favorite Sounds and Multis For information about saving and recalling Snapshots see section 4 6 2 2 6 3 Switches This is a simple term for the top level functionality of these 10 buttons In other words when KeyLab isn t in
6. and encoders the editing process remains the same whichever tab you click select the Mode Channel LSB MSB etc The values for both actions will be stored with the preset 5 8 Storing and Recalling Presets The next three sub sections will cover the basics of KeyLab preset management Please refer to section 7 1 of the MIDI Control Center manual for information on other procedures such as Save Save As New Delete Import and Export This manual is available through the software Help menu 5 8 1 Store the new settings to a KeyLab Preset As we went through section 5 7 we set up a pad to toggle filter settings and instructed one of the encoders to control the vibrato rate There s a lot more the KeyLab controls can do but that s a great start Next we need to make sure this configuration is available when you want it To do that you must save these settings as a group to the internal memory KeyLab has available The upper left hand section of the MIDI Control Center has a button called Store Right above that is a list that allows you to specify which of the ten KeyLab memory locations will contain the Preset you ve created Important Remember that when you follow the steps below you will overwrite the contents of the target preset location preset 2 in this case If this is not what you want to do please use the KeyLab front panel to store the current preset 2 to another location for later use We ll assume that memory lo
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8. driver is selected and that your headphones or speakers are properly connected and turned on 24 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL Audio MIDI Settings Device CoreAudio MOTU 828x Buffer size 512 samples 11 6 ms Sample rate gt 44100 Hz Play Test Tone MIDI Devices Arturia BeatStep Spark Controller Spark Public IN Spark Controller Spark Private IN KeyLab 49 SparkLE Close Audio and MIDI Settings window 4 1 2 MIDI setup Connecting a USB MIDI keyboard controller with Analog Lab is very simple As shown in section 4 1 1 navigate to the Audio amp MIDI Settings window pictured above This is where the preferred MIDI controller s will be selected The Audio amp MIDI Settings window has a section labeled MIDI Devices Simply click on the box next to the KeyLab name close the window and your KeyLab controller will be connected to Analog Lab 4 2 Selecting Presets 4 2 1 Upon starting KeyLab KeyLab has ten user definable preset memory locations 1 10 But in its initial power up state it will load settings that are specifically configured to work with Analog Lab Each of the control assignments will correspond to particular parameters within Arturia s soft synthesizers so that with this hardware software combination there will be very little setup for you to do It s one of the fastest ways imaginable to get the exact sound you want and start making music with it 4 2 2 Selecting KeyLa
9. loss DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you encounter any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist NOTICE Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or feature works when the product is operating as designed are not covered by the manufacturer s warranty and are therefore the owner s responsibility Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING 1 Read and understand all the instructions 2 Always follow the instructions on the instrument 3 Before cleaning the instrument always remove the USB cable When cleaning use a soft and dry cloth Do not use gasoline alcohol acetone turpentine or any other organic solutions do not use a liquid cleaner spray or cloth that s too wet 4 Do not use the instrument near water or moisture such as a bathtub sink swimming pool or similar place 5 Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over 6 Do not place heavy objects on the instrument Do not block openings or vents of the instrument these locations are used for air circulation to prevent the instrument from overheating Do not place the instrument near a heat vent or at any location with poor air circulation 7 Do not open or insert anything into the instr
10. sequencers or drum machines with or without a computer attached In this case you would need to provide an external power supply 5V 500mA 2 3 2 Expression pedal This input is designed to work with a volume pedal such as Roland s EV 5 and transmits MIDI CC 11 by default It can be assigned to another MIDI CC or one of several other types of data using the MIDI Control Center software ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 17 2 3 3 Sustain pedal Plug in a momentary footswitch here It is pre assigned to control the sustain parameter MIDI CC 64 but the MIDI Control Center software allows you to specify other behaviors if you like You could use it to transmit a MIDI note for example 2 3 4 Auxiliary Aux pedal This also works with a momentary footswitch It is pre assigned to control MIDI CC 12 by default but with the MIDI Control Center software you can alter ts MIDI assignment easily 2 3 5 Breath controller input There is nothing better for realistic woodwind and brass performances than a breath controller the kind that were sold alongside the FM synthesizers of yesteryear There are still innovative companies like Kelfar Technologies that make breath controllers today 2 3 6 USB connector powering the KeyLab Use this port to connect the KeyLab to your computer That sounds simple but there are two very important things to remember e If you have a tower style PC be sure to use the USB ports on the back not th
11. the KeyLab will assume their assigned parameters immediately and you can begin experimenting by making your first edits inside that preset It is possible to change the parameter assignments for every control by using the pull down menu under each of those controls inside the Analog Lab screen Part 1 ARP2 General Level Brilllance Resonance Sub Speed sub Yoo w Chorus Depth Oscl Tune VCFi Decay VCF2 Decay Sub Vea Lfol Speed WCA1 Attack WCA1l Decay VAI Sustain VCA1 Release VEFi Attack WCF1 Decay WCF1 Attack Level WCF1 Release Brilliance Laval Note Each time you select a new preset it is possible the control assignments will change This is partly because there may be different parameters available for the synthesizer on which that preset is based For more details on editing a preset see the Analog Lab user manual 26 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 4 5 Using the Pads KeyLab 49 61 88 With Analog Lab active and a Sound selected play one of the KeyLab pads You will hear a note or chord played on the selected synthesizer The exact chord can be defined inside Analog Lab by clicking on the blue tab on the right side of the virtual keyboard the one labeled CHORDS A virtual panel will slide out to the left and allow you to specify a different chord per pad i Ma Maj LA T C 6 G 3 Maj Maj 3 10 CHORDS 4 6 Using the Snapshots When a Snapshot button is pressed the Key
12. the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer 10 No other Warranties The above warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose No oral or written information or advice given by Arturia its dealers distributors agents or employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this limited warranty 11 No Liability for Consequential Damages Neither Arturia nor anyone else involved in the creation production or delivery of this product shall be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use of or inability to use this product including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information and the like even if Arturia was previously advised of the possibility of such damages Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 6 2 FCC INFORMATION USA Important notice DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT This product when installed as indicate in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirement Modifi
13. 76 the MIDI CC that has been assigned to control Vibrato Rate e The Min Value and Max Value fields are set to values that will cause Knob 6 to transmit data only within a certain range To summarize the settings seen above mean that Encoder 6 will control the Vibrato Rate of the target device sweeping it between the values of 10 and 32 only The vibrato will not become too fast nor will it become too slow Naturally you can choose settings that are appropriate for the MIDI device you are using Just remember that you can have a different setting or a matching one for Knob 6 in Bank 2 see section 5 7 4 below for more information about Bank 1 and Bank 2 Note Some devices may not use standard MIDI controller assignments Refer to the documentation for your device to determine what settings to use for each purpose 5 7 4 Faders and Encoders Bank 1 and Bank 2 As you can see from the examples the KeyLab faders and encoders are easy to set up and can meet a variety of needs But there s another great thing about them there are two complete sets of faders and encoders available in each preset Bank 1 and Bank 2 Select fader 1 and look again at the bottom of the application window There are two tabs that read Bank 1 F1 and Bank 2 F1 To select a particular Bank click on its tab Bank 1 FL Bank 2 Fl Bank 1 selected for Fader 1 Bank 2 selected for Fader 1 Whichever tab you click the editing process remains the same select
14. Lab will select either a new Sound or a new Multi depending on which item you place there The exact preset chosen by these buttons is defined inside Analog Lab by clicking on the blue tab on the left side of the virtual keyboard the one labeled SNAPSHOTS A virtual panel will slide out to the right and allow access to the settings for the Snapshot buttons E M M M 5 Warp 5 Very Fat M CEMENT 5 widebass M POP 5C E T y ID 5 UP Pad Oraga Preset 5 ZAFI Drag a Presets Wheelit SNAPSHOTS Simply click and drag a Sound or a Multi and drop it onto one of the buttons Then grab another and drop it onto the next button and so on An alternate and very quick method of assigning an item to a Snapshot button is to press and hold the desired button on the KeyLab for a little over 1 second Whichever method you use before you know it your most inspiring sounds will be at your fingertips and instantly accessible Note In the picture above a letter S before a name indicates that a Sound will be selected by that Snapshot A letter M before the preset name means a Multi is there ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 27 5 MIDI CONTROL CENTER The MIDI Control Center is a separate utility you can use to specify the MIDI settings of each control on the KeyLab Be sure to download it from our web site after you register because it will help you take full advantage of the power of your KeyLab when using non Arturia plugins and DA
15. TERS AN OVERVIEW casper lala 36 5 9 1 Keyboard MIDI EHA GIS acid bs 36 5 9 1 VIOC CUE KE OLT AAV ta taa 36 5 9 2 KOD ACCC ETOO srwesadiet senses sexiactencca abona 36 5 9 3 AfteriouchVinand Max KEY OF PAG A a 36 5 10 TEMPLATES SAVE DELETE IMPORT EXPORT ETC 36 6 ARTURIA KEYLAB LEGAL INFORMATION eeveeononnnneeeeoososooooooooooooonnnooonnneeeeeeeeeeeoooooeeoneneee 37 6 1 SOFTWARE TICENSE AGREEMEN Tasio 37 62 EEGINEORMA TON USA aaa aaa 39 6 3 A aaa aadi 40 ot EUROPE SEE a a m iio 40 6 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 1 INTRODUCTION KeyLab is Arturia s newest series of USB MIDI Keyboards The KeyLab 25 KeyLab 49 KeyLab 61 and KeyLab 88 all feature a velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard They offer a control surface designed for perfect integration with our software synthesizers The attention to detail poured into KeyLab also makes it perfect for working with any other software plug in or DAW you have available Beyond being a great MIDI controller KeyLab comes with our Analog Lab software which includes an astounding arsenal of classic synth and keyboard sounds The integration of these two products results in a powerful hybrid synthesizer with excellent functionality and great sound The 2 clickable encoders 11 encoders 9 faders 13 switches 6 transport switches and the modulation and pitch bend wheels give you the control you need to exploit the full potential of any USB audio product you encounter Th
16. USER S MANUAL KEYLAB stilo UNIVERSAL MIDI CONTROLLER JArturia INDUSTRIALIZATION Nicolas Dubois MANUAL Randy Lee Sebastien Rochard Tomoya Fukushi Jerome Parrod DESIGN Glen Darcey Axel Hartmann Morgan Perrier ARTURIA SA 1999 2014 All rights reserved 30 Chemin du Vieux Ch ne 38240 Meylan FRANCE http www arturia com Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or non disclosure agreement The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use No part of this manual may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any purpose other than purchaser s personal use without the express written permission of ARTURIA S A All other products logos or company names quoted in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners July 2014 edition 2 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Arturia KeyLab This manual covers the features and operation of the Arturia KeyLab a full featured MIDI controller designed to work with any DAW software or plug in you own Note While the KeyLab is part of a package which includes our Analog Lab software this manual will focus only on the KeyLab controller hardware Please refer to the Analog Lab user manual in orde
17. WSs 5 1 System requirements PC 2 GB RAM CPU 2 GHz Windows 7 or higher Mac 2 GB RAM CPU 2 GHz OS X 10 7 or higher 5 2 Downloading the software On our website www arturia com we have dedicated pages for each of our products Each KeyLab page contains a tab labeled Resources Navigate to this tab look for the Unified Midi Control Center Update and download the one designed for your computer platform PC or Mac The MIDI Control Center works with most of Arturia s devices so if you already have the software you ll want the Unified version It will work with those products as well db The MIDI Control Center is designed for Arturia hardware products it will not work with other MIDI devices 5 3 Installation and location After downloading the appropriate MIDI Control Center installer for your computer from the Arturia website double click on the file Then all you have to do is start the installer and follow the instructions The process should be trouble free The installer puts MIDI Control Center with the other Arturia applications you have In Windows check the Start menu In Mac OS X you ll find it inside the Applications Arturia folder During installation it s a good idea to place a shortcut on the desktop That will be the easiest way to launch the MIDI Control Center 28 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 5 4 Connection Connect the KeyLab to your computer using the included USB cable It ll b
18. ade or update does not in itself confer any right to use the software The right of support for the previous or inferior version of the software expires upon the installation of an upgrade or update 8 Limited Warranty Arturia warrants that the disks on which the software is furnished is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Your receipt shall be evidence of the date of purchase Any implied warranties on the software are limited to thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Some states do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you All programs and accompanying materials are provided 38 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL as is without warranty of any kind The complete risk as to the quality and performance of the programs is with you Should the program prove defective you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair or correction 9 Remedies Arturia s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at Arturia s option either a return of the purchase price or b replacement of the disk that does not meet the Limited Warranty and which is returned to Arturia with a copy of your receipt This limited Warranty is void if failure of the software has resulted from accident abuse modification or misapplication Any replacement software will be warranted for the remainder of
19. ase of radio or TV interferences relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial cable If these corrective measures do not bring any satisfied results please the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer please contact Arturia The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed in the USA 6 3 CANADA NOTICE This class B digital apparatus meets all the reguirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Eguipment Regulation AVIS Cet appareil numerigue de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 6 4 EUROPE C This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89 336 EEC This product may not work correctly by the influence of electro static discharge if it happens simply restart the product 40 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL
20. b Presets 1 10 Each of KeyLab s ten presets can be configured to work with other software applications such as a DAW or a plug in To select one of the preset locations from 1 10 click the Edit button press the Recall button and then choose the preset you want with the Value encoder Remember to click the encoder to confirm your selection ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 25 4 3 Setup In section 4 1 we described how to get audio out of Analog Lab into the world and how to get MIDI from the KeyLab into Analog Lab There s only one other preliminary detail of which you need to be aware the Sync button in the tool bar ontroller lt MIDI Y All If you already have KeyLab connected to your computer then when you launch Analog Lab this connection will be established automatically But if you ve started Analog Lab and then realized your KeyLab was still in its case from last night s gig there s no need to shut down Analog Lab just go ahead and connect the KeyLab wait a second for the computer to recognize its presence and then click the Sync button The connection will be established immediately and the virtual keyboard will be automatically configured to look and act like the KeyLab 4 4 Using and reassigning the controls Once you have started Analog Lab and configured the Audio and MIDI settings correctly all you need to do is select a Sound or Multi from the preset list and start playing Each of the controls on
21. cation 2 is available for this example Memories Store Recall First select Memory 2 in the list as pictured above 34 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL Next click the Store button at the bottom of that section That s all there is to it The preset you created in the Working Memory of MIDI Control Center has been stored to the KeyLab controller at memory location 2 It may be recalled at any time by entering Edit mode and using the Recall feature as described in section 3 2 5 8 2 Recalling a KeyLab front panel edit into the MIDI Control Center If you ve made changes to a preset using Edit mode on the KeyLab front panel you need to pull those changes into the MIDI Control Center to back them up They could be lost very easily at this point For example if you were to select another preset or disconnect the unit from your computer your edits would be gone To keep this from happening you should do one of two things e Pull the contents of this edit buffer into the MIDI Control Center Working Memory and save it as a Template e Use the Store button on the KeyLab front panel to save the changes to one of the internal presets This is covered in section 3 3 The instructions for backing up this edit buffer are found in section 7 2 of the MIDI Control Center manual which is available through the software Help menu Important When you hover the cursor over the MCC Recall button and you will see both a description a
22. cations not expressly approved by Arturia may avoid your authority granted by the FCC to use the product IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FFC authorization to use this product in the USA NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B Digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment This equipment generate use and radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interferences harmful to the operation to other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interferences will not occur in all the installations If this product is found to be the source of interferences witch can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 39 Relocate either this product or the device that is affected by the interference Use power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the c
23. ct the MIDI message type for a specific control Listed below are all available message types but be aware that the list changes depending on the type of control you ve selected Off Disabld the controller is disabled and no message is sent whatsoever Control this is when you want the control to transmit standard MIDI Continuous Controller messages For knobs a virtual position is maintained internally Ctrl Toggle set the min max range and then each time this control is activated it will transmit one value then the other etc Duration Ctl one value will be sent while the switch is held and the next value will be sent when it is released Kbd Preset pressing the switch will load the KeyLab preset of your choice Keep in mind that the switch may have a different function within other presets so if you always want that to happen you ll need to set it up that way for each preset Midi Note the note will be held as long as the switch is held When the switch is released a note off command will be transmitted MMC MIDI Machine Control messages which may be selected only for the switches in the Transport section Note Toggle the first press of the switch will turn the note on and the second press will turn the note off Patch Chg the switch will send a pre defined program change command complete with the Bank MSB and LSB Relative Control the encoders will send relative increment decrement values Be aware though
24. ction of the software window and defining important concepts and terms you will need to know while using the MIDI Control Center such as Working Memory and Template The following sections will explain how to use the MIDI Control Center software to configure the KeyLab presets so they match your system and enhance your workflow 5 7 Creating presets 5 7 1 Overview What is a KeyLab Preset The MIDI Control Center software makes it easy to configure the KeyLab controls to work with practically any device or software capable of responding to MIDI information Here are some examples of what you can assign a KeyLab control to do using the MIDI Control Center e Configure pads to transmit MIDI notes e Seta pad to switch between two values of any MIDI CC each time it is played e Assign an encoder to control any MIDI CC and define its operational range e Send the new control preset and its sequence to matching locations in the KeyLab s onboard memory e Recall any of your personalized presets easily and immediately We ll take you through two examples of those scenarios in this chapter For more detailed information please refer to the MIDI Control Center manual which is located inside the Help menu as shown in section 5 6 5 7 2 Assign a pad to send a MIDI program change command With sixteen pads you have the ability to dedicate some to one purpose and some to another if you like and have the next KeyLab preset configure th
25. d in the corresponding sections of the Analog Lab manual 2 2 8 1 Filter These two encoders govern the main filter settings of any preset Cutoff and Resonance PI Cutoff Resonance Filter encoders 2 2 8 2 LFO Two encoders control the main LFO settings of the selected preset Rate and Amount which set the LFO speed and depth respectively P3 LFO Rate LFO Amount LFO encoders 2 2 8 3 FX mix The FX Mix encoders control the dry wet level of the Chorus and Delay 14 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL Chorus Amount Delay Amount FX Mix encoders 2 2 8 4 Parameters 1 4 The four Param encoders will affect the sound in various ways depending on which parameters are active in the selected preset TE PT PB Param Param Param 3 Param 4 Key Parameter encoders 2 2 8 5 Envelopes The nine faders on the front panel address the envelope generators in Analog Lab There are two sets of four faders each corresponding to the Attack Decay Sustain and Release stages of two envelopes ADSR in synthesizer parlance These envelopes can control VCAs or VCFs within the preset their assignments depend on which preset is selected As with other controls though the nine faders may be freely assigned to any other parameter For instance they function well as organ drawbars FILTER A D 5 R Envelope faders 2 2 9 Pads KeyLab 49 61 88 only The 16 velocity and pressure sensi
26. e front as noted in the Tech Tip in section 2 3 1 e If you plan to use a USB hub use a powered USB hub only A non powered USB hub will not supply enough power for reliable operation and you could damage your computer and the USB hub if you try db Seriously read the previous two bullet points Not all USB ports supply the same amount of electricity 2 3 7 DC In optional power supply Although the KeyLab series is powered by its USB port you can also use a DC adapter if you don t want to take your computer to the gig That being the case simply connect an optional 5V DC 500mA adapter to the DC IN connector 18 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 3 EDIT MODE Edit mode is useful on several levels the first being that it allows you to adapt the function of each control as needed for use with Analog Lab But it also greatly enhances the ability of the KeyLab to function as a standalone MIDI controller whether a computer is present or not In either case you can specify the type of MIDI data sent by a given control and what its operational range will be full limited or even inverted To enter Edit mode press the Edit button After this the ten buttons in the middle of the front panel become the Edit Parameters buttons and are used to access the one of the parameter groups for editing The currently selected parameter group will be lit in blue Remember once the parameter group has been selected the two encoders to the left of th
27. e 49 61 and 88 note versions also offer 16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads that can be configured as pads MIDI CC buttons or program change switches You will also find MIDI In and Out connectors Expression Sustain and Aux pedal inputs as well as a breath controller input On top of that the included MIDI Control Center software lets you map parameters to the controllers and pads simply and easily directly from your computer and then save them as presets Those presets then can be stored in the physical KeyLab unit for instant recall Your music is important and we are honored that you have chosen KeyLab and Analog Lab as the hardware and software tools that will help you each step of the way May they inspire you to new heights of creativity Musically yours The Arturia team ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 7 2 KEYLAB OVERVIEW 2 1 First step Making the connections Setting up the KeyLab keyboard for use with Analog Lab is fast and simple 1 First install the Analog Lab program on your computer and be sure to register and authorize it see Chapters 2 and 3 of the Analog Lab user manual 2 Connect the KeyLab keyboard to the computer KeyLab is powered by its USB connection so all you have to do is connect a USB cable from your computer to the KeyLab controller 3 KeyLab is a class compliant USB device so its driver will be automatically installed when you connect KeyLab to your computer 4 Fire up the
28. e display take on new roles the Param encoder selects the parameter in the top line of the display which is then edited by the Value encoder Naturally you can select the parameter group you want by pressing any one of the 10 Edit Parameters buttons But another option is simply to click the Param encoder If you do this repeatedly you ll see the next Edit Parameters button light up then the next etc What follows is a description of each parameter group and the parameters it contains 3 1 Progr Chng Sometimes a situation will arise when you need to send a program change command to an external device or a software synth Simply select the desired values using the encoders and then push the Value encoder to transmit the command The available messages are as follows e Program Program Change from 1 to 128 e Bank MSB Most Significant Byte for the Bank number 0 to 127 e Bank LSB Least Significant Byte for the Bank number 0 to 127 e Reset you can choose to reset a GM1 GM2 GS or XG devices or send an All Notes Off command 3 2 Recall Use these pages to recall a KeyLab preset from memory The Value encoder makes the selection and confirms it there isn t another parameter for the Param encoder to select so it gets to sit this one out ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 19 3 3 Store After you ve configured a preset exactly the way you want it you ll want to lock it into memory so it ll be there next time you need it
29. e keyboard to a value between 1 and 16 e SplitMod Toggles Split mode On or Off When Split mode is On all settings pertaining to Part 1 will be to the right of the split all settings to the left of the split are for Part 2 e SplitPnt Use this to set the keyboard split point to any MIDI note from C 2 to G8 e MMCDevID MIDI Machine Control device ID from O to 127 e DeviceID MIDI device ID from 16 to 127 3 5 Curve This is where to set the various velocity curves for the current preset For example the keyboard can have one setting and the pads can have another But this also allows you to adjust the keyboard aftertouch sensitivity and set minimum and maximum ranges for pad pressure and keyboard aftertouch 20 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL You can even specify the encoder response i e the Knob Acceleration which allows you to tell the KeyLab how many turns of the encoders you want it to take to get from the minimum value to the maximum value The following curve options are available Velocity the keyboard velocity curve from O to 10 Aftertch the Aftertouch curve from O to 10 PadVeloc the Pad velocity curve from O to 10 KnobAccl the Knob acceleration from O to 10 KeyATmin the Minimum Key aftertouch from O to 127 KeyATMax the Maximum Key aftertouch from O to 127 PadATmin the Minimum Pad aftertouch from O to 127 PadATMax the Maximum Pad aftertouch from O to 127 3 6 Mode Here you are able to sele
30. e pads completely differently For example for preset 1 you could assign the first 12 pads to particular MIDI notes and use them to trigger samples and then use pads 13 16 to set up your external MIDI devices by sending them program changes For preset 2 you could trigger a sample with pad 1 pan it left right or center with pads 2 4 etc while still preserving pads 13 16 for the purpose of sending program changes to the MIDI slaves Let s focus on just one of those features so you can get a feel for how it works and then you can experiment with those ideas and more once you re ready 30 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL We ll use Pad 1 for this example Select it and notice that its graphic has turned red as a visual confirmation Then use the pull down Mode menu to select Program Change WILL TE TITE Par Mii 4 M M M Pad 1 Control Control Toggle Mote Togale MIDI Note This setting will allow you to send a particular MIDI program change command on the MIDI channel of your choice along with MSB and LSB values for Bank Select the instant you press the pad The lower part of the MIDI Control Center window will display the new editing options MIDI Channel Program Number Bank LSB and Bank MSB Program Number Bank LSB Bank MSB Channel Use the Channel field to specify the MIDI channel of the receiving device Mode Channel ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 31 Enter the values fo
31. e ready to go after its LEDs go through the startup cycle Now launch the MIDI Control Center KeyLab will be in the list of connected devices 8600 Connected v KeyLab 49 61 Disconnected Beat tep KeyLab 25 MiniLab Spark SparkLE 5 5 The Sync button The first thing to do each time you launch the MIDI Control Center software is click the Sync button DEVICE Firmware Revision This will connect the KeyLab to your computer and grab whatever is in its edit buffer giving it the current date time stamp for a name You can rename this file if you like After this every change made in the software will also be made inside the KeyLab controller s edit buffer And any time you use one of the hardware controls it will be selected automatically inside the MIDI Control Center Another cool thing is that the MIDI Control Center graphics have changed match the connected KeyLab controller if they didn t before Both the front and rear panels are visible and their controls may be edited Note the functions of the Edit Octave and Pitch Bend controls cannot be changed and as a result they are not selectable in the MIDI Control Center window ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 29 5 6 The Help file There is a built in help file for the MIDI Control Center that can be accessed using the Help menu as shown below DEVICE About MIDI Control Center It is a good introduction to the MIDI Control Center describing each se
32. e velocity value sent with the Note On command ib It can be useful to set Min to a greater value than Max This allows a single control to be inverted as opposed to putting all of the Faders into Drawbar mode for example ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 23 4 USING KEYLAB WITH ANALOG LAB The information in this chapter will focus mostly on the KeyLab controller and how it interacts with the Analog Lab software As a result we will touch only briefly here on the various Analog Lab parameters controlled by the KeyLab For more details about Analog Lab please refer to the Analog Lab user manual 4 1 Audio 8 MIDI Setup The first thing to do after launching Analog Lab is to make sure the software is set to output Audio correctly and that it will receive MIDI data from the KeyLab 4 1 1 Audio setup In order to check the audio driver settings for Analog Lab open the Preferences window by pressing Command or by selecting it from the Analog Lab drop down menu Puri mei Setup Bd About Analog Lab p Preferences dE Services p Hide Analog Lab H Hide Others 36H Show All Quit Analog Lab 0 Audio MIDI Settings The Preferences menu item for Mac OS X and for Windows This will open the Audio MIDI Settings window which is where the preferred audio output device will be selected Now click the Test button If you hear a short sine wave then your audio is set up correctly If not make sure the correct audio
33. ertouch sensitive keyboards 25 49 61 and 88 keys Each is equipped with a control surface designed for perfect integration with the Analog Lab software 2 2 2 Pitch and Modulation Wheels These controls are used to add pitch bend and modulation during performance Moving the Pitch Wheel up or down alters the pitch of the selected sound The bend range depends on the selected preset Moving the Modulation Mod Wheel up or down adds or reduces the modulation of the sound The amount and type of modulation depends on which preset is selected ib The modulation wheel may not be assigned to modulate a parameter in some presets n Pitch Modulation Pitch and Modulation Wheels 2 2 3 Octave buttons 2 2 3 1 Octave transposition Pushing one of the Up or Down buttons will transpose the KeyLab in octave increments The maximum amount of transposition depends on which model you have 3 octaves KeyLab 25 49 61 or 2 octaves KeyLab 88 The appropriate LED will blink faster the further you are from middle C 2 2 3 2 Chromatic transposition When you press the Octave buttons you also have the option to transpose chromatically i e in semitones To jump from the Oct field to the Semi field in the Transposition window press the Down and Up buttons at the same time Then use those buttons one at a time to shift the keyboard chromatically Press again them simultaneously to jump back to the Oct field Down Up Octave bu
34. h becomes active when the Split Mode parameter is set to On When Split Mode is set to Off Part 1 becomes the main keyboard MIDI channel 5 9 1 Velocity Curve Key or Pad The amount of force it should take to trigger a MIDI event softly loudly or at all is a certainly a matter of personal taste KeyLab gives you ten choices which you can set independently for the keyboard and the pads using the MIDI Control Center 5 9 2 Knob Acceleration With this parameter you are able to try ten different response curves for the encoders and see which one works best for you We ll define three of them here e x1 Slow no acceleration The encoders will transmit every allowable value so it will take more turns to move from minimum to maximum This is a necessary tradeoff when greater precision is desired e Up to x3 moderate acceleration When turned quickly the encoders will skip a few values so it will take fewer turns to move from minimum to maximum e Up to x17 Fast maximum acceleration When turned quickly the encoders will Skip more values so they can change from minimum to maximum in the least number of encoder turns usually only one But there could be less precision when the encoder is turned at a moderate speed 5 9 3 Aftertouch Min and Max Key or Pad The introduction of some form of modulation into a sound can be a highly emotive performance technique But to overdo it can completely spoil the moment So we ve made it poss
35. ible for each KeyLab preset to store independent minimum and maximum aftertouch settings for both the keyboard and the pads 5 10 Templates Save Delete Import Export etc These important features have been documented in the MIDI Control Center manual which you will find in the software Help menu Look in section 7 1 there for information about Save Save As New Delete Import and Export 36 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 6 ARTURIA KEYLAB LEGAL INFORMATION 6 1 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT In consideration of payment of the Licensee fee which is a portion of the price you paid Arturia as Licensor grants to you hereinafter termed Licensee a nonexclusive right to use this copy of the Analog Lab Software hereinafter the SOFTWARE All intellectual property rights in the software belong to Arturia SA hereinafter Arturia Arturia permits you only to copy download install and use the software in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement The product contains product activation for protection against unlawful copying The OEM software can be used only following registration Internet access is required for the activation process The terms and conditions for use of the software by you the end user appear below By installing the software on your computer you agree to these terms and conditions Please read the following text carefully in its entirety If you do not approve these terms and
36. nd a warning It is telling you that when you recall the selected Memory it will replace the current contents of the MIDI Control Center Working Memory and the KeyLab edit buffer at the same time Be careful not to lose a preset you ve been working on Store it somewhere first if you need to Memories KEYLABET Recall AF YI AF Recall the selected renters toa new template TEMPLATES This will also overwrite the working memory 5 8 3 Recalling a KeyLab preset into the Working Memory Since you can use KeyLab without a computer attached you might well make some edits at the gig and store them to an internal preset for later use You ll be glad to know you can grab any of the internal presets from KeyLab and store them as a Template in the MIDI Control Center This is covered in section 7 2 of the MIDI Control Center manual which is available through the software Help menu ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 35 5 9 Global Parameters an overview The right side of the MIDI Control Center window contains essential parameters you can use to optimize KeyLab for your setup and your working style The majority of these are covered in the built in MIDI Control Center help file so we ll just point out the basics here 5 9 1 Keyboard MIDI Channels Use the pull down menus to select the MIDI Channels for the KeyLab keyboard There are separate MIDI Channels available for Part 1 and Part 2 whic
37. pt the terms and conditions of this Agreement the software will not work In such a case the product including the software may only be returned within 30 days following acquisition of the product Upon return a claim according to 11 shall not apply ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 37 4 Support Upgrades and Updates after Product Registration You can only receive support upgrades and updates following the personal product registration Support is provided only for the current version and for the previous version during one year after publication of the new version Arturia can modify and partly or completely adjust the nature of the support hotline forum on the website etc upgrades and updates at any time The product registration is possible during the activation process or at any time later through the Internet In such a process you are asked to agree to the storage and use of your personal data name address contact email address and license data for the purposes specified above Arturia may also forward these data to engaged third parties in particular distributors for support purposes and for the verification of the upgrade or update right 5 No Unbundling The software usually contains a variety of different files which in its configuration ensure the complete functionality of the software The software may be used as one product only It is not required that you use or install all components of the soft
38. r Program Number and Bank Select LSB MSB by clicking in their respective fields and typing the numbers Program Number ank LS Bank MSB Channel As an alternative you can click the virtual knobs and drag them up or down until they reach the desired values After this when Pad 1 is pressed the KeyLab will send a program change command with a value of 54 accompanied by a Bank LSB value of 50 and a Bank MSB value of 81 Note Be sure to check the documentation of the receiving device so you can enter the correct Bank Select values 5 7 3 Assign an Encoder to control a MIDI CC within a limited range The faders and encoders are assignable using the same technigues described for the pads Let s give a guick example of an interesting use setting the rate of an LFO so it operates only within a certain range Min Value Max Value CC Number Looking at the picture above we see familiar information e Knob 6 in Bank 1 has been selected so it is shown in red Its tab has been selected in the window below the front panel graphic e Its Mode is set to Control which means it will transmit a value for a particular MIDI Continuous Controller number CC when it is turned 32 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL e Its channel setting is All which means it will transmit on the MIDI channels for Part 1 and Part 2 when it is turned You can specify any MIDI channel from 1 16 or leave it set to All e The CC number field shows CC
39. r to learn about the features of the software In this package you will find One KeyLab keyboard controller One USB cable The Quick Start Guide for the KeyLab This document has a sticker on the inside of its front cover providing the serial number and registration code you will need in order to register your KeyLab online and authorize the Analog Lab software Be sure to store your registration information carefully It contains the serial number that is reguired during the online registration process Registering your KeyLab provides the following benefits e It enables you to download the Analog Lab software installer and user manual the KeyLab user manual and the KeyLab MIDI Control Center software It provides by e mail the unlock code you will need to authorize the Analog Lab software on your computer See Chapter 3 of the Analog Lab user manual for more information about its authorization procedure ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 3 Special Message Section SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing However Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update the hardware that has been purchased IMPORTANT The product and its software when used in combination with an amplifier headphones or speakers may be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing
40. rameter number that will be sent to the target device when the control is activated For a switch in Patch Chg mode this defines the program change number 3 9 Min LSB This parameter serves various functions depending on the selected control and its mode 22 For a knob pad or fader in Ctrl mode this is the minimum value it will send For a knob or fader in NRPN RPN mode contains the NRPN RPN controller number LSB Least Significant Byte For a switch in Control mode this holds the value sent upon release If the switch is set to Ctrl Toggle this is the second of two alternating values sent when the switch is pressed For a switch in Patch Chg mode this defines the bank LSB For a switch in one of the Note modes this is the velocity value sent with the Note Off command ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 3 10 Max MSB As with the Min LSB parameter this serves various functions depending on the selected control and its mode e Fora knob pad or fader in Ctrl mode contains the maximum value sent e For a knob or fader in NRPN RPN mode contains the NRPN RPN controller number MSB Most Significant Byte e Fora switch in Control mode this value will be sent when the switch is pressed e If the switch is set to Ctrl Toggle this is the first of two alternating values sent when the switch is pressed e Fora switch in Patch Chg mode this defines the bank MSB e For a switch in one of the Note modes this is th
41. ssignments for other MIDI applications These buttons are used to control an external hardware or software seguencer through standard MMC messages Start Stop Record Rewind Fast Forward and Loop on off They can be customized in the MIDI Control Center 32 character LCD screen The Sound Multi buttons allow selection of those modes in Analog Lab The Edit button places the KeyLab in edit mode for advanced editing of the controls The Volume encoder controls the master volume of Analog Lab The Bank buttons will toggle between two sets of controller assignments for both the Encoders and the Faders These encoders are pre assigned to control the synthesis parameters in Analog Lab and may be configured to control any other device These are pre assigned to control the synthesis parameters in Analog Lab and may be configured to control any other device Will transpose the KeyLab in octave increments The LED rate indicates the distance from middle C For chromatic transposition see section 2 2 3 2 These are used to alter the pitch bend and modulation amounts in real time In Analog Lab these are used to trigger chords which are defined in Chord mode They are velocity and pressure sensitive and can be assigned to handle a number of other functions using the MIDI Control Center software ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 2 2 1 Keyboard The Arturia KeyLab series offers four different sizes of velocity and aft
42. that relative control modes are supported in some software applications and not in others RPN NRPN the control will transmit Registered Parameter Number or Non Registered Parameter Number messages The target parameter is defined by the Max MSB and Min LSB parameters Refer to the documentation of the receiving device for information about how to address specific parameters ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 21 For most of the above options you will move from selecting the Mode for the control button 6 to defining its MIDI channel button 7 selecting its MIDI CC button 8 and defining its minimum and maximum ranges buttons 9 and 10 respectively 3 7 MIDI Ch Defines the MIDI channel on which the selected control will transmit its data 1 16 always send the data on a fixed MIDI channel number as opposed to one that might change such as Lwr or Upr Read on Lwr send the data on the current lower channel Upr send the data on the current upper channel Pnl send the data on either the upper or lower channel as determined by the status of the Panel buttons All sends the data on both the upper and lower channels 3 8 CC Allows you to specify the exact value for the selected control For a pad or button in Note mode this is the MIDI note number it will send If the transport buttons are in MMC mode this determines which command will be transmitted For an encoder or fader in NRPN RPN mode this is the pa
43. the Mode Channel LSB MSB etc The values for both banks will be stored with the preset Another method of switching between the tabs is this make sure the KeyLab is not in Edit mode if that button is lit press it to exit Edit mode Then simply press the front panel button for the desired bank and activate a fader or encoder The MIDI Control Center will select the Bank 2 tab for that control After you have each bank of faders and encoders set the way you want them simply use the Bank 1 Bank 2 buttons on the front panel to switch between them during a live performance Note All settings for the faders and encoders will change when a new Bank is selected So if you need a particular setting on a particular fader no matter which Bank is active for example just duplicate the settings for the same fader in the other Bank 5 7 5 The clickable encoders There are also two tabs available for the encoders on the left side of the display Param Category and Value Preset The tabs have unusual names though Category Search Category Select and Preset Search Preset Select What does that mean ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 33 Category encoder tab options Preset encoder tab options It s simple and pretty cool The Search option defines what MIDI data is sent while the encoder is turned the Select option is what MIDI data the encoder will send when it is clicked And as with the Bank 1 Bank 2 tabs for the faders
44. tive pads can be used to play drum parts of course Since this is a common usage they are set to MIDI Channel 10 by default the General MIDI standard for drum parts The main function of the pads when using Analog Lab is to trigger chords But they can also be assigned to do lots of other things using the MIDI Control Center software sending program changes for example ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 15 16 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 2 3 Rear panel overview Here s a list of the connectors found on the rear panel the KeyLab MIDI In e MIDI Out Expression pedal Sustain pedal Auxiliary pedal Breath controller USB DC In optional 5V 500mA Power on off switch pe DC IN POWER O Expression Pedal Sustain Pedal Aux Breath SV 0 54 Back panel 2 3 1 MIDI connections The KeyLab controller uses its USB port to pass MIDI data to and from your computer Its dedicated MIDI In and MIDI Out connectors also allow KeyLab to function as a MIDI interface between your computer and the outside world ib Tech tip if you have a tower style PC plug the KeyLab controller into the USB ports on the back not the ports in the front The supplied power is more likely to be sufficient when using the back ports See section 2 3 6 for more information about power requirements KeyLab can also serve as a standalone MIDI controller for external devices such as synthesizers sound modules
45. ttons ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 11 2 2 3 3 Factory Reset Erase All Presets dh The following instructions will replace all KeyLab presets with the factory settings Back up anything you do not want to lose See section 5 8 for information about using the MIDI Control Center to save your presets If you want to start with a completely blank slate the quickest way to do that is hold down both Octave buttons when you plug in the USB cable or the optional power supply This will restore the factory presets on your KeyLab After this Preset O sets the encoders to transmit in absolute mode while presets 1 10 set the encoders to transmit in relative mode See section 6 2 b of the built in MIDI Control Center manual for descriptions of these modes 2 2 4 Volume encoder The Volume encoder functions as the master volume control for Analog Lab It is probably best to leave this at the default setting MIDI CC 7 although you can assign it to any MIDI CC using the MIDI Control Center software Volume Volume encoder 2 2 5 Sound Mutti Edit section Sound Multi Edit buttons 2 2 5 1 Sound Multi buttons The Sound and Multi buttons allow you to switch between these modes in Analog Lab 2 2 5 2 Edit button Press the Edit button when you want to edit the parameters of the current preset When Edit mode is activated the Edit button LED will light and the display will show the current parameters and their values Use the Edit
46. ument that may cause a fire or electrical shock Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the instrument Always take the instrument to a qualified service center You will invalidate your warranty if you open and remove the cover and improper assembly may cause electrical shock or other malfunctions 10 Do not use the instrument with thunder and lightning present otherwise it may cause long distance electrical shock 11 Do not expose the instrument to hot sunlight 12 Do not use the instrument when there is a gas leak nearby 13 Arturia is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improper operation of the instrument A ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL Table of Contents 1 INEKODUETION oia ia ines iuris 7 2 KEYLABOVERVIENW aaa aaa au E EEn AEE RaR 8 2 1 FIRSESTEB MAKING THE CONNECTIONS a A aaa daa laata 8 2 2 PRON TE PANETAD VER VMs WV wager aarti ES Ta O AS 9 2 21 EAT AA A aia A t t 11 Dd Pitchand Modulation WCET tal maia a aal a aal ama lit 11 Las OA asi ack ess lcs ek es ese Bah al leas Res sets eee aad lead ol ote eae ost whe cht Se 11 2231 Octave mans pos TOHI tekitan ai duces seca Vac taala i aka Ulata smile jumala saali ena ju aita 11 DSL EMO MALE alls pos Oae as aitan kliinik A alaalia 11 2253 Factory Reset Erase All Presets ss ama aaa as aaa paas atkal 12 2 2 4 WOVE CC OCCT noes eater eh cd ee Se hea A no Ei Seo taco oo AS 12 2 2 3 Son Mul GIT Sec oinar Ea 12 Za del Sound M t DUO A A A A A A Ar DO Dad
47. v svssdkeki ekv sevss t 24 4 1 AUDIO MIDESETUP calado 24 4 1 1 A A e US o e o O e 24 4 1 2 VIDES Ou A on o o 25 4 2 SELECTING E RESET Sas dd ts 23 4 2 1 ODO SEM KEI MEDER AM M 25 4 2 2 SCICCTING KeyEd 1165615 LTD daa 25 4 3 SI O t 26 4 4 USINGANDREASSIGNING THE CONTRO Si 26 4 5 USING EHE PA DS KEITAB ANO MISS aii 27 4 6 USING EHE S NAPSHO LS 21 ARTURIA KeyLab USER S MANUAL 5 5 MIDLCONEROE CENTER ac 28 5 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS arar 28 3 2 IDOWNIEOADING THE SOFTWARE aa 28 5 3 INSTALLATION AND EOC ATION denina A E E 28 I CONNECTION aapa E E N 29 Jo LIESING BUT TON E Ea 29 JO ME A E EE KEEMA taa 30 S CREATING TRESE o eS 30 Isl Overview What is a KeyLab Pr Nc 30 9112 Assign a pad to send a MIDI program change command mrmmmmveeveeeannn nan teneennann enne 30 ISS Assign an Encoder to control a MIDI CC within a limited range oooononnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnononanonnnss 32 5 7 4 Faders and Encoders Bank 1 and Bank 2 0 ii 33 STI TNECUCNADIE CH COCCI S AE EEE ONO A A A Aaa 35 5 8 STORING AND RECALLING PRESETS ai asimuut 34 5 8 1 Store the new Settings to a KeyLab PresSet ooomcoconuooonnnnonnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnanonnnonnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnananccnnnnss 34 5 8 2 Recalling a KeyLab front panel edit into the MIDI Control Center meeerrnnnneeeneeana 35 5 8 3 Recalling a KeyLab preset into the Working Memory ooooooooonnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnancnnnnns 35 39 GLOBAL PARAME
48. ware You must not arrange components of the software in a new way and develop a modified version of the software or a new product as a result The configuration of the software may not be modified for the purpose of distribution assignment or resale 6 Assignment of Rights You may assign all your rights to use the software to another person subject to the conditions that a you assign to this other person i this Agreement and ii the software or hardware provided with the software packed or preinstalled thereon including all copies upgrades updates backup copies and previous versions which granted a right to an update or upgrade on this software b you do not retain upgrades updates backup copies und previous versions of this software and c the recipient accepts the terms and conditions of this Agreement as well as other regulations pursuant to which you acquired a valid software license A return of the product due to a failure to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement e g the product activation shall not be possible following the assignment of rights 7 Upgrades and Updates You must have a valid license for the previous or more inferior version of the software in order to be allowed to use an upgrade or update for the software Upon transferring this previous or more inferior version of the software to third parties the right to use the upgrade or update of the software shall expire The acquisition of an upgr
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