10 ARTURIA – KeyLab – USER’S MANUAL
1: Category / Param and
Preset / Value encoders
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.
2:Edit Parameters / Snapshots
/ Switches
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’ assignments for other MIDI applications.
These buttons are used to control an external
hardware or software sequencer through standard
MMC messages: Start, Stop, Record, Rewind, Fast
Forward and Loop on/off.
5: Sound/Multi/Edit buttons
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.
10: Octave up/down buttons
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.
12: Pads
(KeyLab 49/61/88 only)
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.