Arturia Keylab 88 MKii - Is it really the BEST?
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Note: In the video I say that the Keylab is a "sequencer," but it does not have a sequencer built-in. It is a controller for software or hardware sequencers.
In this video I review and demo the best features of the Arturia Keylab Mk2 and test out the key feel of the hammer action keys. The Arturia Keylab MKii is a midi controller keyboard and hardware synth controller. It has a lot of features to help you control your DAW including Ableton, Logic, Cubase, Reaper, ProTools, and many others. The Keylab also controls Arturia Analog Lab and the virtual instruments by Arturia giving you hands on control to sculpt sounds and you compose or perform. Music Radar named the Keylab MK2 the best midi controller and sequencer of 2019 and I go through all the reason why it may be the very best.
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@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
🔥What's your dream keyboard? What should I review next?
@sphinx3563 4 жыл бұрын
Bro my dream keyboard is Novation sl-Mkiii
@sphinx3563 4 жыл бұрын
But this keyboard also have nice feel.......:D
@raylallydrums 4 жыл бұрын
Btw when do you announce the giveaway winner
@dhanushmohanaraja 4 жыл бұрын
Bro , say about "Nektor Impakt LX88+ "
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, thats a great keyboard too
@kevinfry3642 4 жыл бұрын
That first minute was a free commercial for Arturia, beautiful.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
LOL! Yeah, would be awesome if they actually used it!!
@final_mile_music9713 4 жыл бұрын
If companies get their products right then users do the advertising!
@martonandorka 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but if he tries to play Clair de Lune he should learn it exactly how it is written, without any extra notes...
@deutsch9510 4 жыл бұрын
It's cool too cause debussy and arturia are both French
@eastercharles443 3 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC I need one...
@hugo65720 4 жыл бұрын
FINALLY a true, pro, pragmatic and complete demonstration! THANK YOU.
@lachlanrussell18 4 жыл бұрын
It’s always a good day when there’s a Sanjay c upload :P As a piano lover, but one who trained on synthesisers, this looks like the keyboard for me. 88 Weighted keys, daw integration, and a laptop stand? Sounds damn near perfect for performing at festivals and gigs like that. Love it
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that laptop stand is so ingenious!
@margaretchristo6859 4 жыл бұрын
Woke up listening to your video! You make beautiful music. Love the Aturia Keylab 88 MKii! Thanks Sanjay C.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yeah, the keyboard is A+
@TheAudioDabbler 4 жыл бұрын
My dream midi controller. Great review. Makes me want it even more.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Its a good keyboard to save up for!
@elyad67 3 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC Hi Sanjay, im thinking about the Arturia MK2 (midi controller), or a Roland Juno DS88 (hardware synth) which of the two would you recommend for a beginner player, wanting to create some music
@ritapatel5727 4 жыл бұрын
I love your New piano ! And of course your talent and your music 👏👌👍
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mattchesney3884 Жыл бұрын
Best review of a MIDI controller!!! Was deciding between the 88 and the 61 and you sold me on spending a little more! Fantastic review, sir!
@GCARRASCO7 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sanjay, I’ve been following you for a few years. Love your content and always value your input. This video convinced me to take the leap and buy the Keylab. Thanks so much
@Shivapalofficial 4 жыл бұрын
Fully featured keyboard 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Love it🤩
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, pretty full featured.
@meritbadges2687 4 жыл бұрын
How your reviews are so in depth AND unbiased is beyond me
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thats a really nice compliment. Thank you!
@nathank1512 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I have no idea about anything about this stuff but looking into it. This was most helpful.
@spiritualsimba5728 3 жыл бұрын
I whole heartedly love that you started the video with you playing the instrument. Sometimes that’s all we need 😌.
@SanjayC 3 жыл бұрын
Haha...glad you enjoyed that
@mann318is 4 жыл бұрын
4:53 i would love to just listen that amazing melody You are playing. Maybe make an separate video.. Would You consider to do it? Please
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Actually, I was just playing around. Didn't really record it. :-) But thanks for appreciating my tinkering
@Mike__G 3 жыл бұрын
I like my Roland A88. I have a Keylab 49 as well. I like the A88 for its superb action. Controls on a keyboard are less important, but the 49 does the job well. I’d advise getting more than one keyboard if you want them to do multiple things. As far as action, nothing beats my Kawai Grand.
@GiovanniCanzanella Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review, the most useful on the Keylab88 !
@sandramariahofmann1300 3 жыл бұрын
No matter if the Arturia Keylab 88 MKii is the best, this is definitely the best review for this device! You answered all my questions and gave a realistic view on the Keylab. Thank you, Sanjay!
@darrenewing1900 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice! I always love your videos even if I'm not a fan of the gear. I haven't owned an Arturia yet but who knows. Keep up the good work bro! 😎👍
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Darren! Really appreciate you always watching my videos! What are you working on today?
@darrenewing1900 4 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not I've been honing my art by remixing some anime theme songs, running beats, breaking down the songs themselves and analyzing different techniques. It's pretty cool when you let yourself really hear all the subtle things that go into writing music. Plus my son likes when we play around with a song he likes. He asked me the other day if I was going downstairs to "make music". I told him I was only going to do laundry and his response was "I like when you make music daddy." He is my driving force and your videos educate. Thank you for asking (sorry for the long answer) 😎👍
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome! I love breaking down other songs....always learn so much! So nice to hear that your son values your music making time. Need to teach him to produce!
@DesireeD 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! As a pianist I really like this keyboard! Fantastic video Sanjay!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Desiree! Yeah it’s really nice. Do you play classical?
@DesireeD 4 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC I never really studied classical music, but I really like playing it sometimes
@kepmusic8160 4 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend this keyboard instead of a Yamaha p125 digital piano, for classical music ?
@Daimon 4 жыл бұрын
Once again, very well done. Your videos are very easy to understand even to those who know quite little, and I appreciate it a lot. Thanks.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@johnmartinskyrie 2 жыл бұрын
I have an Akai MPK 88 but was considering the Arturia for the V collection integration. Thanks for your video, it is really helpful and brought me to subscribe to your channel.
@MrOpossum76 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sanjay, I got my Keylab88 MK2 three weeks ago and I am amazed by the Fatar Keys. I don‘t think that their action is that hard. In fact the quality of the gear is exquisite, totally agree with that. The Keylab is a good choice for all those who want get rid of their pile of vintage gear. The Arturia V-Lab4 or the V-Collection 7.1 are the perfect replacement.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Woah...what did you do with that vintage gear? Send it my way!! 😊
@MrOpossum76 4 жыл бұрын
Most of it is gone. Kept only the prophet5 and the OB-X😬
@TimVolkovPhD 4 жыл бұрын
shivers when you were playing in the opening
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
That's a compliment! :-)
@NessEliezer 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! That's what I was looking for. Thanks for share
@MaybeBeni 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your midi reviews Sanjay !!!
@Keysounds0 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Though I would of appreciated if you would of mention how “authentic” the feel/weight of the keys were to you. As you know a heavier calibration doesn’t automatically make a keyboard feel more like a piano. While actual pianos also have different amounts of resistance and feel, I would of appreciated a general comparison of the keylab’s keys to some of your favorite piano companies like Steinway, Kawai etc. Personally I’m always on the lookout for the least amount of compromise between piano feel and functionality.
@devidasa9637 3 жыл бұрын
Fwiw, I've given up on finding a midi controller with the features of the Arturia Keylab 88 or NI KK S88 that adds an action like Kawai's RH3 or Roland pha4. I (jazz pianist and jazz/pop composer) must represent a very small potential market, cuz no one makes such a device. I guess the closest would be the Kawai MP7SE or Roland RD2000, but not really. Roland puts the pha4 action in their $500 DP's, why not make a pianist's version of the Arturia 88 with pha4 keybed and charge $1250? I'm going with a Nord Grand for my "serious" playing and the Arturia for music production...and I say that as someone who owns Komplete 13 Ultimate Collection. Maybe I'm stupid ;)
@SweetScaleTV 4 жыл бұрын
I have the Keylab 49!! I love it... i think 88 keys for producers is a bit much but cant hate on it! Thanks for sharing!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Happy to hear you're enjoying your 49! Do you use it with hardware synths?
@SweetScaleTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC No I only use it for producing in Ableton.. I'm a keyboard junkie so i use other keyboards and samplers but when it comes to producing with ableton even FL and Logic to a lesser degree I LOVE the Keylab 49!!! Love your content bro!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@MrBasboris 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your great work! This IS the one I will buy and thanks to your great review. You are the best!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Boris!
@valkyrievic 4 жыл бұрын
building my own hands on workflow station soon! and yeah I love music!
@Notmehimorthem 3 жыл бұрын
Concerning heavy action - this is a GOOD rthing. It gives you more feedback on velocity. Your hands will at first go "oh no" that's hard, but over practice time - about a month or so, your tiny finger muscles will develop and not only will it become a breeze but those muscles will give you that fine control and finesse you might lack now.
@stuartpoltrock2904 3 жыл бұрын
I bought this board and sent it back because of the weight action. Regretted the decision and have recently ordered it again from Sweetwater with exactly the intention you write about - I'm going to 'adjust' to the keyboard. I loved the construction and capability of this board. Now I'm waiting till it's back in stock.
@sfz5 3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a KeyLab 49, obviously not weighted, lol. I am just learning it (not easy to configure the way I want it), but I plan to use it, not only in my studio, but on stage as a second keyboard to my Kurzweil Forte - which is weighted. There is nothing like a weighted keyboard for a pianist. I played non-weighted for a while and came back. My Kurzweil is nice, but also in my studio, I still have the Yamaha KX88 MIDI controller I bought 36 years ago. I need to visit a music store to check out the KeyLab 88, but so far, the KX88 feels the best of any weighted keyboard I've ever played. Compared to an acoustic piano? The only thing missing... the vibrations of the strings under your fingers. Heavy action? That is in comparison with the super light action of a synth. I prefer to say piano action. Yes, it helps assist in dynamics through velocity. But also, I've been told I play more accurately oh a weighted keyboard. Not as many of those little bleeps that I didn't mean to play. These are my flaws, not necessarily other players'.
@jesusacristo307 3 жыл бұрын
It does have its benifits but when playing classical peices i seem to struggle with trills fast arpegios.
@JohnFHendry 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it adds relative depth connected to throw time that relates to better control response.
@JohnFHendry 3 жыл бұрын
@@sfz5 What a depressing thing to hear almost 4 decades later with todays tech and you were being kind by not mentioning Poly AT: "but so far, the KX88 feels the best of any weighted keyboard I've ever played."
@hinduprinze33 4 жыл бұрын
I'm all about the little add on accessories!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, so great they added those features
@gawaa5094 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos keep creating the best quality videos on KZfaq :- )
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gab Vic! I worked hard on this one :-)
@shreyasmahimkar4424 4 жыл бұрын
Lovw it how you got with the basics in the beggining
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Shreyas! We were all beginners at one time, so I want to help everyone :-) Are you just starting out?
@shreyasmahimkar4424 4 жыл бұрын
Actually no but I thought the same
@JoeLinux2000 4 жыл бұрын
Are the keys weighted like Casio's gravity action or do they have springs like the Yamaha KX-88 from years ago?
@HeathcliffBlair 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely presentation. Thanks. I bought the Keylab 88 mk2 last week after using a Studiologic SL990 Pro for years. To be frank, I found the Keylab action to be unacceptably heavy and "thick" to the point of being a physical strain to use. This adversely affects the kind of music I am getting out of it (composer here). Despite the nice extra controls and options, I'm afraid that I'll have to return it for something else - possibly the Studiologic SL-88 Grand or the NI S88 mk2 maybe? For now, I'll go back to my old 990 which has a lot of irritating technical drawbacks, BUT a great weighted hammer action. Making music unobtrusively is the thing! Thanks again.
@nickvledder 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately: TRUE. Way too heavy action for pianists. No good for me and sold it within a year!
@HeathcliffBlair 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickvledder Right. Very thick and unnatural feeling action. I ended up getting a SL-88 Grand. It has next to no controllers, but the action is perfect. Never looked back. 🙂
@jeffmurray9418 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sanjay, thanks for the review it’s much appreciated. I purchased the S88 mk2 from NI based on your previous review and I really like it. I think my “dream controller” would have Arturias basic functionality of sliders, knobs and laptop holder attachment (very cool!), a color screen that competes with the S88, and a built in audio interface. I would pay an extra couple hundred for that. Keep up the great reviews they are extremely helpful:)
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
So glad you're happy with the S88, Jeff. Yeah, I was just chatting with someone about finding the perfect keyboard - doesn't exist yet. I think you have you understand your needs and pick accordingly. Maybe one day they'll make a perfect keyboard!
@Enerjy 4 жыл бұрын
Finally! I’ve been waiting for this review!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah took me some time but it’s here. What do you think?
@Enerjy 4 жыл бұрын
Sanjay C I really liked it! It was nice how you compared the action to a Yamaha keyboard because that’s what I use. I had already decided to buy this keyboard but you just relieved a few of my fears. Thank you!
@JustinUrban1 4 жыл бұрын
So excited that I just ordered one. I’m trying to save for a big monster synth, and while I wait this thing will give me everything I need. The plug ins are really exciting to me as well. I’ve owned a fair amount of hardware synths, both analog and digital, and it’s really easier for me to just use mostly VSTs. They are so good these days it’s hard to argue that you need a $3k unit to get good sound.
@GuramKasrashvili 3 жыл бұрын
how did it work out for you? I'm trying to get it and was wondering how authentic the keys feel? like are they really overly heavy?
@mitchmcturtle6890 Жыл бұрын
@@GuramKasrashvili how did it work out for you? I’m trying to get it and was wondering how authentic the keys feel? Like are they really overly heavy?
@GuramKasrashvili Жыл бұрын
@@mitchmcturtle6890 keys are definitely heavier then I expected. It’s prolly heavier then on any keyboard or piano I’ve played with. I’m considering selling it for that reason. It’s a quality product tho and could work out for you.
@mitchmcturtle6890 Жыл бұрын
@@GuramKasrashvili thanks for the reply. I’m a piano player so I definitely do like heavy keys but from what I’m gathering it seems the keys might be a little too heavy. I’ll try and test it out before I buy.
@jackminto7062 4 жыл бұрын
Love Clair de lune in c major
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Haha...I cheated. Needed to learn to play it in a few minutes to C major it had to be!
@SMVal23 4 жыл бұрын
Id like to let you know that because of you I got the information I needed for a certain piece of equipment and now I finished the first part of my song thank you
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
I love hearing that! So happy that I helped you out. Please share your song with me when you're done :-)
@SMVal23 4 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC will do
@christophertodman8254 4 жыл бұрын
Really great reviews. Looking for a weighted controller but 88 are too big for my desk which really only leaves the SL 73 and some future midi daw controller.
@rdean150 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. One area that I didn't really follow, however, was how this MIDI controller qualifies as a sequencer. I get that it can send MIDI and CV signals to control a DAW and/or hardware devices, but that's all part of being a controller, right? Can it natively record patterns of notes or control messages that it plays back in sync with a clock? Arturia make excellent sequencers, so I'd love it if this just happened to have a "Keystep Pro" mode or something hidden in its featureset.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
That was an error. Thanks for pointing that out. Music Radar called it that in their article, so I said the same in the video. It does not have sequencer features. I'll make a note on that correction int the video description.
@georgespanos5056 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sanjay. Thank you for this awesome in-depth review/overview! Straight to the point and informative, great stuff. Wondering how you feel about the playability of the keybed on the Arturia Keylab 88 mkii vs the Native Instruments S88 mkii? I really want something that has a real piano feel (well as close as you can get on a controller). I've heard both controllers use the same Fatar TP100LR keybed, so I'm assuming they feel similar? I've watched both your reviews but can't tell which one you prefer. Really interested in your opinion on this, thank you!
@SanjayC 3 жыл бұрын
Hi George, I talked a little bit about the comparison at the end of this video. Honestly, after playing either one for some time, I just got used to it. The keys on the Arturia are definitely heavier than most hammer action keys I've played. But both the S88 and Keylab 88 were close enough to the feel of a real piano for me to be happy immediately. I wouldn't choose one over the other, but if you forced me to choose, I would probably pick the Arturia for key feel.
@crownjewelbeatzbk_li_nj5334 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Great presentation. This is exactly what I need to replace my M Audio Keystation 88. Thanks Sanjay.
@SanjayC 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@oneminutefun8637 4 жыл бұрын
Well thanks a lot for the review sir😊
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
you're welcome!
@anotherwolff3650 4 жыл бұрын
The best keyboard: Arturia MiniLab MKII is my No.1! Why: i use it more because it is more handy then the 88 key version ;)
@abhradeepdas1725 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Sanjay C, Your video reviews are very matured and to the point. Thank you for the free plugin informations in a previous video. I saved 129 $ in the neutron elements. Just a thought out of context though, Is there any video that you made in the past regarding working with a MacBook Pro as a main production station with Logic Pro X. Especially how to make an optimal setup so that heating issue doesn't come up.
@paulgleitsmann6816 3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine and I so HYPED!
@MrStix25 3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine too, cannot wait
@paulgleitsmann6816 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrStix25 ooh! Have fun with yours!☺️
@joehenthompson2023 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent video content on the Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk 2. I see that you have the Keylab 88 Essential and the Komplete Kontrol S 88 Mk 2. I am finding it challenging to choose between the Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk 2 and the Komplete Kontrol S 88 Mk 2 as they are both great controllers. Which of these controllers would be your main "go to" controller and why?
@Shubham.Mishra 4 жыл бұрын
Dear Sanjay, First of all, watching your videos is a pure delight, I must say. Your channel is really promising and has a lot to offer to (budding) musicians. Second of all, I am looking for your advice on gear-purchasing. I would like to learn Piano and I am considering to buy Kawai ES110(considering the fact that I have a $1,000 budget, plus this digital piano sounds realistically "mellow" compared to other digital-pianos in this range). I have learnt Music Theory in college and my aim is to produce music and for that purpose I am considering to buy a 88-key midi controller. I am really confused what to buy now, considering the fact that I have a budget of only one gear, I cannot afford to buy two gears at the moment, and I want to produce music. Which Piano/88-key Midi Controller do you suggest? Lastly, kudos and congratulations to you for doing what you are doing. Keep up the good work! 👍
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you, Shubham. I appreciate the nice comments. If you are starting out in music production, I highly recommend that you consider a midi controller keyboard instead of a digital piano like the Kawai ES110. You could get a midi controller like the Arturia Keylab Essential for much less money and then invest the rest in production software and software instruments. The quality of software plugins (even piano sounds) is really good these days. And they give you more flexibility when producing music.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
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@Jack-il7yu Жыл бұрын
I ordered this thing yesterday. I seriously cannot wait. I've been playing the piano since I was 4 and started playing around with DAWs around 11 maybe? Anyway I've always loved producing music even if no one else ever hears it and since moving to university, and after having not played the piano in years, I just can't wait until this gets here. Good thing I'm watching the review after ordering it lollll
@sarathm8853 4 жыл бұрын
Always waiting for your video....
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sarath! MTMYL!
@rohitRraina 4 жыл бұрын
It is a beast 😍😍, and can add laurels to a track ❤️❤️
@jnny7182 4 жыл бұрын
Rohit Raina what are laurels?
@rohitRraina 4 жыл бұрын
@@jnny7182 here I used laurels as a verb that means an achievement or reward or you may say benefit . . .
@jnny7182 4 жыл бұрын
@@rohitRraina oh nice, got it thanks :)
@anthonybradshaw 4 жыл бұрын
I use my digital piano for playing some parts in ableton just because I have a hard time with synth keys and getting used to the feel haha I really like this one and the NI keyboard, prefer a little bit of heavier keys but not as stiff of action! Great video especially as a fellow pianist
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony. What digital piano do you use? I actually like the heavy feel of the keys on the Arturia 88
@anthonybradshaw 4 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC I can't remember the model exactly but I think a Yamaha p-45. I'm not sure of my exact preference (I'd probably have to try it) but I can do with most pianos but something that has a bit more springy keys is good for the music I have to practice on piano which is a lot of classical
@chrisbasmati3177 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful playing bro!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tigre23xd94 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! man you make really good reviews and you give a lot of information thanks man.
@SanjayC 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@lorenzocarocci 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Sanjay, after a few weeks of research and scrolling reviews I am desperate to make a decision between purchasing the Arturia MKii 88 and Native Komplete S88. I saw your reviews about 10 times for both controllers, and I really would like to leave it to your experience. If you could please help, only things I would like for you to take into consideration are that I like having the pads as a feature, but I give more importance to finding the best keyboard overall. The DAW I use is Logic Pro. Hope you will be able to see this. Thanks.
@marcusleitner3594 4 жыл бұрын
To be honest, if you're dead set between those two keyboards, I'd choose the Arturia over the Komplete just for all-around use. But it also depends on your workflow and what you use. If you use any Native Instrument vsts with any regularity then the S88 is for you. That said, if you don't there's very little reason to own one. In terms of key feel, that's an incredibly subjective thing but since both have top of the line Fatar keybeds, both feel great, and unless you're a pianist looking for an exact match to a piano's hammer action, you'll have no complaints with either unless you're buying a used mk1 S88. Then the Arturia is far better. If you asked me, I wouldn't buy either because I've found that I rarely use the knobs and faders on my keyboards because I have better alternatives in the studio. If you're looking for something more minimal, and cheaper, M-Audio's Hammer 88 or Studiologic's sl88 are great alternatives and also have fantastic keybeds. I personally think the sl88 is the best out of the four. The closest thing to a piano feel would probably be a Kawaii VPC1 but that's super expensive. So between the two, go with the Arturia for flexibility and more control options.
@martijnvanpommeren395 4 жыл бұрын
Marcus Leitner if you already own a NI KK S61mk2 (which is perfectly integrated in the Native Instruments ecosystem), would it make sense to get the S88 at all? Or just get the Arturia for integration with other instruments or (eg) the sl88 for just a piano keybed and action? Edit: or if you already own a Machine mk3, that has the screens and encoders...
@marcusleitner3594 4 жыл бұрын
@@martijnvanpommeren395 Good question. For me, I prefer 88 keys + I use a lot of Kontakt libraries so I definitely liked the s88 for that. I went with the sl88 though because I already have a pretty good midi controller that I prefer over the screens and the encoders on the Machine or the KK. So with all that in mind, if you're happy with the S61 and don't need the 88 keys/have space, there's no need to upgrade. If you have the Machine Mk3 and want a good keybed the sl88 or the hammer are great compliments. The only reason I would shy away from the Arturia, is because the encoders aren't infinite and the faders aren't mechanical. I just really dislike moving to a different channel and having the controls not exactly the same. With that in mind, I'd buy the Arturia if I could only have one keyboard to control everything just because the slight annoyance isn't a huge dealbreaker especially if you get used to it.
@martijnvanpommeren395 4 жыл бұрын
Marcus Leitner great, Thanks... have been using synth action keys so far, but would really like to also get into more actual piano playing, so I’m currently looking at 88 key midi controller (or even epiano with midi capabilities) with some authentic action. For software I have both Arturia and NI instrument bundles, and LPX as my daw.
@BeastmanG 4 жыл бұрын
What did you go for? I’m very tempted by the Arturia
@lennardvillasenor5151 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sanjay. As someone who grew up learning and performing with a classical technique on the piano this review was immensely satisfying and informative. I currently have a grand piano in the living room along with a Yamaha KX88 , which I use as a MIDI master controller in my keyboard synthesis corner and was considering options in terms of updating to a newer fully weighted velocity and aftertouch sensitive MIDI keyboard. The Arturia Keylab 88 and the Native Instruments S88 Mk2 were the ones on my consideration list, but living in Sweden where buildings are smaller , it is not always the case that these models are available in Stockholm to physically play to try at urban retail stores. Much Appreciation for this video. Will you be reviewing the Kawaii offering with 88 keys? They are the only one, now that Yamaha does not make 88 key midi controllers (though as stated Yamaha does make 88 key digital pianos with USB midi capabilities at various price points with different Yamaha keyboard sub assemblies, ) from a manufacturer who also makes acoustic grand pianos. I believe both Arturia and Native Instruments use Fatar the Italian Keyboard manufacturer as a subassembly supplier.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lennard. The Kawai VPC1 looks like it would feel amazing...but the price is high and features are low. Fatar keybeds are good enough for more producer who are looking for a decent piano feel. I will review more of these types of keyboards on my channel as soon as I get some in :-) I have reviewed the S88 here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hq6VhZmr0MjMZqM.html
@richardp1722 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, it was an amazing review as usual, and it helped me decide to buy the instrument. First impressions are excellent. Your comment about the heaviness of the keys was very useful, but did you adjust the velocity settings at all? I find the keyboard unresponsive when playing bass / piano sounds notably. Any input would be really helpful..
@NHail 3 жыл бұрын
well done and informative video, thanks!
@anagallardo9486 4 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a comparison between this and the Komplete Kontrol s88
@sinatrabone 4 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm looking for, too :). However, watching your two reviews of these keyboards side by side, I think I'm correct in concluding that you slightly prefer the Arturia Keylab. Am I correct?
@quizkitten9641 4 жыл бұрын
@@sinatrabone This is EXACTLY what I'm looking for as well. I want a killer 88 controller with an amazing weighted keyboard.
@quizkitten9641 4 жыл бұрын
@Tronam Very interesting. I had a Fatar controller several years ago and it was great, but what would you recommend I look at? Should I be looking at things like the Kurtzweil ARTIS88 Digital Piano?
@piyushgupta1606 4 жыл бұрын
I was looking for this.
@cnotebeats8061 3 жыл бұрын
the Komplete Kontrol s series are the thing you want. I don't understand how this can be the nr 1 with a screen of '95 and no 3rd party support. Yes you have the analog lab plug in and some remakes of great synths but these are perfectly controllable bc of nks of NI. Also Komplete 13 in combination with other vst's you are unstoppable
@maximkucherenkomusic 4 жыл бұрын
For a long time I thought which MIDI keyboard to choose: Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 or Keylab 88 MK2. And I chose Komplete Kontrol, because two big informative screens are more important for me than pads, and 8 encoders can be increased up to 32 in MIDI Mode, and up to 128 in Plug-in Mode (when you use plugins that support NKS) just by switching pages. Amazing keyboard. But the only thing Arturia wins is support of the sheet music stand. Because if I want to learn some classic or anything else I need to buy music stand separately. So this is the one problem of NI keyboard as for me.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, i like that they included the sheet music stand and the laptop stand. Very useful features.
@maximkucherenkomusic 4 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC by the way, thanks for your helpful videos. Keep it up!
@twinsen_rus 4 жыл бұрын
I've been dreaming about it even with the first generation of keylab 88, but heard some rumors about the keyboard quality issues and changed my mind. Then I was dreaming of Studiologic SL88 Studio with the same keyboard arturia keylab88mkii has but it has almost no control over DAW and stuff and it's absolutely impossible to find it in stock even if you pre-order it. And then I found this treasure. And I'm in love. Totally going to get this one. It will be a huge step forward for me since now I'm using Korg Microkey 37, lol, and I'm looking for an all-in-one monster keyboard to learn and record and control and stuff. Thanks for your video!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Nice choice. This is an excellent keyboard!
@majestic.feminine Жыл бұрын
Excelllent review. You are accomplished in many facets. Can you detail the piece you open with? I should learn it. Happy New Year 🎉🥂🌹!
@iamshiv21 4 жыл бұрын
This is what I see in my dreams.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, its pretty incredible. I forgot...what are you using now?
@iamshiv21 4 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC keyboard keys
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
oh yeah...
@ecristalcristal9099 4 жыл бұрын
Wow...I really need a new keyboard now!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Haha....and this would be a great choice!
@JamalNe 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I want to know. I just can't decide between this "high-end" controllers since all of them use the same keybed. There are a lot of videos of the S88 mk2 from Native Instruments where this problem is shown. People say that the keybed lose all of it's hammer action after 1 year and some of them comes noisy from factory already. I tested one myself that was like new, less than 10 hours of playing and 1/4 of the keys had a different rattling noise compared to the rest
@MirkoMancini 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks and... Tudor Black Bay, great choice, you also have good taste
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Good eye! You have good taste as well!
@zubinb3 Жыл бұрын
nicely reviewed. thanks
@squeakD 4 жыл бұрын
I love how they integrated a laptop stand into this controller. I’m of the minority. Many people and manufacturers are producing graded/scaled actions. I prefer a balanced hammer action (and a little on the heavier side too). My options are extremely limited. I ended up having to go with the MAudio Hammer 88 (even though I had the budget for a much more expensive model). Unfortunately the compromise resulted in an extremely bare bones controller. When you say the action on the Arturia is heavier, how would you rate it compared to other popular controllers with graded actions?
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Compared with pretty much all other keyboards I've tested, its heavier. But not in a bad way. I quite enjoy playing it.
@squeakD 4 жыл бұрын
Thx! Thinking of selling my MA-Hammer 88 and getting this.
@MrImperativeoz 4 жыл бұрын
what about the Roland A88 MK2? How does it compare?
@JayTheLane 5 ай бұрын
It’s very good. Some say the keybed on this is sluggish.
@musicbyrishi 4 жыл бұрын
Arturia is a well established brand and i love their products. The keylab mk2 series is really good and the 88 key is awesome for live performances .I don't have their keyboards but i do have the pigments plugin which is next level
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I really can see this used for live performances - especially for EDM performers - just so many knobs and synth control.
@FiddlingwithmyWhistle 4 жыл бұрын
I missed this video last week :( Wow, that does look nice.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, its gorgeous! And feels to good to play on.
@FiddlingwithmyWhistle 4 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC I did like the look of the Arturia Keylab MkII 49, but I would need more keys... but I'd need more key... need to watch your 61 key review
@CARLOSMARTINS-zv5mm 4 жыл бұрын
hello sanjay c, first congratulations on the video on keylab 88. very top. in relation to the keylab 88 keys; do they feel like a hammer? some friends said that their keys similar to the NORD STAGE 3 76 ... are heavy balanced keys, not 100% hammer action. I particularly played on the NORD STAGE 76 and I didn't really like the keys ... I found the keys rebounding slowly. I really like heavy keys even and today I have a NORD STAGE 3 88 and the keys are really hammer action .. I would like an evaluation of you on the keys of KEYLAB 88, because I intend to purchase this model because although I love the sensitivity of my NORD 88, I also quite like this area of VST. strong hug here from BRAZIL
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kaike 01! Thank you. I haven't tried the Nord Stage recently so I don't know how I could compare the keys. Compared to Korg, Roland, and Yamaha keybeds, these are a little heavier. I've tested all those keyboards recently. The keys on the Keylab are no exactly like hammer action piano keys, but feel much better than synth action keys. I hope this helps.
@kaiketesta01 4 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC thank you
@varunnarayanan3477 4 жыл бұрын
I use my digital piano as a midi control even though it has no knobs, but being a piano player it helps to have the 88 key range to help me practice classical piano as well as compose... huge fan
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yes those extra keys make a difference when you want to get expressive right?
@varunnarayanan3477 4 жыл бұрын
Sanjay C very much!! I covered this Tamil piano song on my channel and he amount of expression I get is simply amazing.. to check it out and give me your feedback if possible!😁
@varunnarayanan3477 4 жыл бұрын
Sanjay C only problem is I need external midi inputs like a an expressive e ( which I hope to win 😂) to control knobs live as it’s hard to manually control on screen
@elliotbasmati1055 4 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jordanrazowskymusician8178 2 жыл бұрын
Great review
@LuisFletes 4 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful controller and great integration with the Software BUT I hated the keyboard hammer action, it felt more like a spongy action. I returned it. I've been playing Piano for almost 40 years. Your review is so good it almost made me buy it again lol.
@jamesowen3118 4 жыл бұрын
Luis Fletes worst action ever. Beautiful otherwise. Sold mine too.
@LuisFletes 4 жыл бұрын
James Owen Yep! I couldn't agree more.
@wasanasaw 4 жыл бұрын
The action is a little spongey ... but that’s part of the compromise. The sponginess allows after touch. To have that all in one keyboard .... you obviously have to have some compromise. It at least responds well to a piano plug in and it’s not too difficult to get used to
@Dekon7 4 жыл бұрын
What about the komplete kontrol 88 mk2
@LuisFletes 4 жыл бұрын
Pablo Chocobar I don’t know, I have never used that one. I know it does not have faders. About their piano action I cannot tell you anything because I have never played it.
@Only1Dharti 4 жыл бұрын
That slo-mo Arturia intro tho!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Sexxxxxxyyyyyyyyyy
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@daydrmrofficial1966 4 жыл бұрын
The keys man, so damn awesome.... I thought I liked normal keyboard keys, but man I'm in love 😍
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they're really nice. Huge difference over cheaper keyboards.
@hermetic3696 3 жыл бұрын
What an intro 👏🏽❤️🔥
@SanjayC 3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks!
@RK-MODE 4 жыл бұрын
Claire de Lune is one of my favorite piano songs ever.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, its beautiful.
@Design_errorr 4 жыл бұрын
All I dream about is having a studio 😍😍😍😍😍
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Keep dreaming and working hard...you will get there!
@CVRRICKJAMES1 3 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point hell yea
@hamgatan5415 4 жыл бұрын
nice and straight to the point - I bought mine last year and yes those keys are heavy bastards that take time to get used to.. but wow what a unit! interesting fact also - an Ableton Push 2 fits nice and snug on the laptop tray! :)
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Oh nice idea to put the Push 2 on it! Ultimate setup!
@lornosaj5678 4 жыл бұрын
Debussy + arturia = French !!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! You caught that! Are you classically trained?
@lornosaj5678 4 жыл бұрын
It’s mostly because I’m french ahah
@liothomasart 4 жыл бұрын
Langie Max french legendary chauvinism :)
@xmaverickhunterkx 4 жыл бұрын
Lionel Thomas Nothing wrong with loving your country.
@FastRCToys 4 жыл бұрын
Yes foie gras, red wine, cheese, good bread...
@biggdrake 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I think everytime I see an Arturia presentation I think it feels like a super keyboard and I think it's that "A" logo on the back that I think the Avengers use this to make superhero battle theme music. Lol. I like that it has a MIDI in and out as I use an MPC 2000XL that has a MIDI in and out with a time sync feature that I wonder if I could record the sound patterns from the Arturia into the MPC? I do have the MIDI to usb connection for the MPC too. If it was possible it would make it more appealing. 👍
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah...that A does remind me of Avengers as well!
@fuglbird Жыл бұрын
I'm not normally a big fan of yours; but this review was very useful. Thank you!
@SanjayC Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. I hope I can make more videos you’ll like.
@JayTheLane 5 ай бұрын
@@SanjayCLol.. such a gentleman Sanjay 😂
@PositiveActionMan 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Sanjay. I bought Analog Lab in the Black Friday deals and want to get a Keylab so that I can get the most of the software. But having several controllers already i was finding it hard to justify the extra $$ for a Keylab. But the weighted keys are a sure fire big seller for me as I play Piano and struggle with the minimalistic feel of the mini and non hammer action keys. Its very expensive tho... thats the problem
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Hi TG!! Yeah, there are no cheap hammer action keyboards. Someone should make a 49 or 61 key keyboard with hammer action keys.
@chrisrdgymnastics 3 жыл бұрын
The key touch is amazing and responce to the piano VST
@isaacralph6770 2 жыл бұрын
You had me sold the moment you started playing Clair de Lune
@embervine Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. You mentioned a comparison to a Yamaha. I used to have a Yamaha YPG-635 which had an amazing feature I have not been able to find elsewhere. It had a "dual" voice/sound feature that not only layers 2 sounds together, but actually fuses/synthesizes them to create an original new sound. In other words, like most keyboards I've played it doesn't just play the 2 sounds together like 2 instruments in an orchestra, it actually creates one new "morphed" and unique instrument sound. Can the Arturia/Analog Lab do something similar?
@finitesound 4 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@akashsonawane6968 4 жыл бұрын
Really I m love with this ❤️🎶
@tonyfdesign 4 жыл бұрын
The laptop shelf is pretty slick!
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, such a great idea
@l.mrteera 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Could you please also review Roland A-88 MkII?
@jasongates6894 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I am someone looking to learn piano, but also want a capable midi controller. I want to get something with a realistic feeling keybed, but since we can't really try out keyboards in stores right now I have been leaning on reviews like this. For someone in my situation, would you recommend this keyboard. If not, or if there are better options you would suggest, what are they? Thanks!!! I had been looking at the 61 but was concerned that the keybed wouldnt feel good. I have an mpk mkII and I dont like the way those keys feel at all.
@NanashiXoxo 4 жыл бұрын
great review... thanks a lot
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@exa11762 4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the comparison, it was very helpful. think i'[d go for native instrument for piano/bell stuff & Arturia (61 keys) for music production.
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! 👍
@Uranicmusic 4 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome! I think it's one of my dream keyboards but wow that's so expensive. I think it will remain a dream
@SanjayC 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe save up for it! But use what you have for now. Don't stop creating!
@Uranicmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you're right. I wouldn't even need it as I don't have many melodies in my music and I'm not so good at piano. But it just looks so good and the features are awesome.
@dietfriedschnabel1753 Жыл бұрын
My Keylab 88 MKII comes tomorrow! ☺
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