{"id":1749652,"date":"2022-09-16T19:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T23:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1749652"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:16:48","slug":"getting-started-arturia-keylab","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/getting-started-arturia-keylab\/","title":{"rendered":"Arturia KeyLab Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/arturia-keylab-mkiii\/series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arturia KeyLab series<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/arturia-keylab-essential\/series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab Essential series<\/a> are flexible and powerful MIDI controllers that will enable you to play any synthesizer or virtual instrument. Your KeyLab is also tailor-made for the <strong>Arturia Analog Lab Pro<\/strong> virtual instrument for Mac and Windows PC, which comes with your purchase, providing thousands of synthesizer and keyboard sounds from Arturia\u2019s V Collection. To get started, let\u2019s set up Analog Lab Pro, the <strong>Arturia Software Center<\/strong>, and <strong>Arturia MIDI Control Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Register-Your-Purchase-with-Arturia\">Register Your Purchase with Arturia<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Download-the-Owner\u2019s-Manual\">Download the Owner\u2019s Manual<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Download-Arturia-Analog-Lab-Pro\">Download Arturia Analog Lab Pro<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Download-Analog-Lab-Pro\">Download Analog Lab Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Update-the-KeyLab-Firmware\">Update the KeyLab Firmware<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Download-Arturia-Software-Center\">Download Arturia Software Center<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Download-Arturia-MIDI-Control-Center\">Download Arturia MIDI Control Center<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Download-Ableton-Live-Lite-and-Included-Third-party-Software\">Download Ableton Live Lite and Included Third-party Software<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Arturia\u2019s-Getting-Started-Videos\">Arturia\u2019s Getting Started Videos<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Sweetware-KeyLab-mk3-Demo-Video\">Sweetwater Keylab Demo Video<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Arturia-KeyLab-Resources\">Arturia KeyLab Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#SweetCare-Keyboard-&amp;-DAW-Controller-Setup-Guides\">SweetCare Keyboard &amp; DAW Controller Setup Guides<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Register-Your-Purchase-with-Arturia\"><strong>Register Your Purchase with Arturia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go any further, you need to set up your account with Arturia to obtain the software packages for Mac or Windows PC that are included with your purchase of the KeyLab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your KeyLab comes with a sticker on the bottom with the serial number and the all-important <strong>Unlock Code<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to the Arturia website with your username and password or create a new account if you don\u2019t have one already. Follow the prompts to register your purchase and enter your Unlock Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-the-Owner\u2019s-Manual\"><strong>Download the Owner\u2019s Manual<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the latest version of the KeyLab owner\u2019s manual from your model\u2019s page on the Arturia website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-mk3\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab mk3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-88-mk3\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab 88 mk3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab Essential mk3<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find manuals for earlier models in the KeyLab series on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/support\/downloads-manuals\/category\/hybrid-synths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arturia Downloads &amp; Manuals<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-Arturia-Analog-Lab-Pro\"><strong>Download Arturia Analog Lab Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-analog-lab-pro-screenshot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-analog-lab-pro-screenshot-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"arturia analog lab pro\" class=\"wp-image-1789596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-analog-lab-pro-screenshot-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-analog-lab-pro-screenshot-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-analog-lab-pro-screenshot-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-analog-lab-pro-screenshot-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-analog-lab-pro-screenshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Analog Lab Pro<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Download-Analog-Lab-Pro\"><em>Download Analog Lab Pro<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason that many folks buy an Arturia KeyLab is to work with the <strong>Analog Lab Pro<\/strong> Keyboard Anthology app for your Mac or Windows PC, which lets you play thousands of presets from Arturia\u2019s catalog of V Collection instruments. The Pro version of Analog Lab is included with your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already installed it from within Arturia Software Center, then you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-mk3\/start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download Analog Lab from Arturia\u2019s Get started with KeyLab<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run the installer and launch the software. Follow the instructions inside Analog Lab to set up KeyLab and activate your free license for <strong>Analog Lab Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s Arturia\u2019s tutorial video. It features KeyLab Essentials mk3, but the principles apply to all models of KeyLab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tutorials | KeyLab Essential mk3 - Using Analog Lab\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x2ufaJLuQ-g?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Arturia: Tutorials: KeyLab Essentials mk3 &#8211; Using Analog Lab<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Update-the-KeyLab-Firmware\"><em>Update the KeyLab Firmware<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From time to time, Arturia will release free firmware updates for your hardware that will fix bugs, may add additional features, and will ensure full compatibility with the newest version of the Analog Lab app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updating is really easy because when your KeyLab is connected to your computer running Analog Lab Pro, the app will alert you if a firmware update is available. Follow the prompts to install the update on your hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can update the firmware from within the Arturia MIDI Control Center app, discussed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-Arturia-Software-Center\"><strong>Download Arturia Software Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arturia Software Center is the app that lets you manage all your licenses, download the Arturia apps, and install updates when they are available. When you install Analog Lab, Arturia Software Center will also be installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also install Arturia Software Center from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/support\/downloads-manuals\/product\/asc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arturia Downloads<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Launch Arturia Software Center.<\/li><li>Log in to your account.<\/li><li>Scroll down to the My Products section.<\/li><li>Click on the Activate button next to each piece of software you want to start using. Be patient as the Software Center downloads, installs, and activates your software.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-Arturia-MIDI-Control-Center\"><strong>Download Arturia MIDI Control Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-midi-control-center-screenshot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-midi-control-center-screenshot-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"arturia midi control center\" class=\"wp-image-1789598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-midi-control-center-screenshot-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-midi-control-center-screenshot-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-midi-control-center-screenshot-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-midi-control-center-screenshot-1536x898.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2026\/03\/arturia-midi-control-center-screenshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Arturia MIDI Control Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arturia MIDI Control Center<\/strong> is the app you need to configure your KeyLab to control external synthesizers and virtual instruments other than Analog Lab, to configure your KeyLab to work with different DAWs, and to dive deep into customization for anything you want the keyboard, pads, sliders, buttons, and control knobs to do. You can save and recall templates for different projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Install MIDI Control Center from within Arturia Software Center or download it directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/support\/downloads-manuals\/product\/mccu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arturia Downloads<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to download the newest version of the <strong>MIDI Control Center Owner\u2019s Manual<\/strong> from the same link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-Ableton-Live-Lite-and-Included-Third-party-Software\"><strong>Download Ableton Live Lite and Included Third-party Software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With your purchase, you are entitled to download a number of third-party apps, including <strong>Ableton Live Lite<\/strong>, <strong>NI Komplete Select<\/strong>, and more. You need to install and register these apps separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to your product\u2019s Start page and scroll down to the section \u201cDownload your included software from our partners.\u201d Click on each section and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-mk3\/start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab mk3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-88-mk3\/start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab 88 mk3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab Essential mk3<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the activation code or serial number for each product on your account page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to your account on the Arturia website<\/a>.<\/li><li>Under <strong>My Products<\/strong>, select the model of KeyLab that you have registered.<\/li><li>Scroll down to \u201cFree licenses with your product.\u201d<\/li><li>Click the button to expand the section. You\u2019ll see a code for each item. Copy it, as you\u2019ll need it to register your purchase according to the instructions for that product.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Arturia\u2019s-Getting-Started-Videos\"><strong>Arturia\u2019s Getting Started Videos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are Arturia\u2019s videos, giving you an overview of the features in each model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tutorials | KeyLab  mk3 - Overview\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iNGxHGi4Dvc?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Arturia: Tutorials: KeyLab mk3 Overview<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tutorials | KeyLab 88 mk3 - Overview\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kqVccigtS1Y?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Arturia: Tutorials: KeyLab 88 mk 3 Overview<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tutorials | KeyLab Essential mk3 - Overview\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tLz2K-Gidlg?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Arturia: Tutorials: Keylab Essential mk3 Overview<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Sweetware-KeyLab-mk3-Demo-Video\">Sweetware KeyLab mk3 Demo Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arturia KeyLab mk3 Keyboard Controller Demo\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jUlrBrREXQw?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Sweetwater Soundcheck: Arturia KeyLab mk3 Keyboard Controller Demo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Arturia-KeyLab-Resources\"><strong>Arturia KeyLab Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arturia provides <strong>DAW integration scripts<\/strong> for Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Ableton Live, and Bitwig, along with guides for using each. Download the package for your DAW and follow the instructions to install the script in the correct location so that it can be accessed within your DAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also find a library of tutorial videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-mk3\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab mk3 Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-88-mk3\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab 88 mk3 Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KeyLab Essential mk3 Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/support\/downloads-manuals\/category\/hybrid-synths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">older-generation models of KeyLab on the Arturia Downloads &amp; Manuals page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"SweetCare-Keyboard-&amp;-DAW-Controller-Setup-Guides\"><strong>SweetCare Keyboard &amp; DAW Controller Setup Guides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have your Arturia KeyLab set up and connected, check out our guides to learn more about setting it up in your preferred DAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MIDI Keyboard Setup Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-do-i-set-up-a-midi-controller-in-pro-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pro Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/connect-midi-keyboard-cubase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cubase<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-connect-a-midi-keyboard-to-fender-studio-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fender Studio Pro<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/connect-midi-keyboard-ableton-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ableton Live<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-connect-a-midi-keyboard-to-fl-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FL Studio<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/connect-midi-keyboard-reason\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-connect-a-midi-keyboard-to-digital-performer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Digital Performer<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-connect-a-midi-keyboard-to-bitwig-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bitwig Studio<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DAW Controller Setup Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/pro-tools-daw-controller-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pro Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/cubase-daw-controller-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cubase<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-set-up-a-daw-controller-in-fender-studio-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fender Studio Pro<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/live-daw-controller-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ableton Live<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/fl-studio-daw-controller-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FL Studio<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/reason-daw-controller-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/digital-performer-daw-controller-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Digital Performer<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/bitwig-studio-daw-controller-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bitwig Studio<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1789604,"template":"","categories":[142726,7],"tags":[614548,115943,612725,242103,54154,77857],"storecat":[],"itemids":[551124,551123,525180,525179,525178,525177,495628,495523,458018,458017,599532,599330,599329,599331],"manufacturers":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Arturia KeyLab is the MIDI controller made for Arturia Analog Lab Pro. 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