Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII [14/89] Arturia user manual keylab mkii overview

2. OVERVIEW

2.1. Keyboard

KeyLab mkII features a synth-action keyboard that is both velocity and pressure-

sensitive. The 88-note version features a hammer action keybed. The keys can be used as

shortcuts [p.9] to access parameters in User mode. For example, holding the MIDI Ch button

and tapping one of the lowest 16 keys will select the User MIDI channel (see below).

2.1.1. Changing the MIDI Channel

The MIDI channel of the KeyLab mkII can be changed by holding the MIDI Ch button and

pressing one of the first 16 keys on the keyboard. After this all controls that have been set to

follow the User MIDI Channel will change to that channel.

For example, to change KeyLab mkII’s MIDI output to channel 8, hold the MIDI CH button

and hit the lowest G on the keyboard.

2.1.2. The keyboard shortcuts

Certain keys on the keyboard can be used with front-panel buttons to provide shortcuts

to settings such as the User MIDI Channel, Global settings, and various User Edit mode

parameters. For a complete listing of these features, click here [p.49].

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