6. DAW CONTROL
KeyLab Essential can control all popular DAW (digital audio workstation) software
programs. Some are directly integrated with KeyLab Essential and others utilize the widely
used Mackie Control Universal (MCU) or Human User Interface (HUI) protocols.
Functionality varies depending upon the software, but things KeyLab Essential can do
include browsing, selecting, and arming tracks; scrolling through the timeline; adjusting
track volumes and pans; adjusting select parameters inside plug-ins; and controlling the
transport using the DAW Transport Command Center.
6.1. Custom Controlled DAWs
This section provides some general information on how you can remotely control the DAWs
that enjoy advanced integration with KeyLab Essential.
For more details about these DAWs, please refer to our dedicated User Guides – one for each
DAW.
You can download them from the KeyLab Essential's Resources page.
To begin using KeyLab Essential in DAW Control mode, press the Prog button so the display
reads “DAWs Program”. KeyLab Essential is now ready to remotely control these fully
integrated DAWs:
• Ableton Live
• Bitwig Studio
• Apple Logic Pro
• Image-Line FL Studio
• Steinberg Cubase
Please prepare your DAW if you're using any of the five mentioned above. The DAW scripts
for KeyLab Essential may have to be installed manually. Once you've made sure that you're
fully up to date, it'll be smooth sailing and your DAW will now recognize KeyLab Essential
automatically.
! Clarification: KeyLab Essential can remotely control Loop On/Off, Stop, Play, and Record in any
DAW. Full integration will be added to more DAWs in the future. In the meantime, the user can use create
similar functionality in MIDI Control Center.
This is what KeyLab Essential looks like in Cubase with advanced
integration in place.
Arturia - User Manual KeyLab Essential mk3 - DAW Control 43
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