Thank you for purchasing KeyLab Essential 88!
This page will guide you through the quick steps to get your controller keyboard and the associated virtual instruments up and running.
How to get started
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Create account
Go to the Account Creation page to create your MyArturia account. Be sure to validate your account by clicking on the dedicated link in the email you will receive.
Create your account02
Register your product
Go to the Product Registration page. Enter your serial number and unlock code. You can find them on the quicktart sheet inside the box of your product.
Register your product03
Download & install ASC
Download and Install the Arturia Software Center. The Arturia Software Center (ASC) lets you activate, install and update your Arturia virtual instruments on your computers.
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Activate your product
Launch the Arturia Software Center and login using the email address and password of your MyArturia account. Once logged in, the main screen will display your Keylab essential License to which is linked an Analog Lab license. Click on the green “Activate” button.
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Install your products
Click on the "Keylab essential" row to unfold it and display Analog Lab as included instruments. Then click on the “Install” button to launch the silent installation process. You will be asked to define the destination folders on the first time.
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Install the MIDI Control Center
Download and Install the Arturia MIDI Control Center (MCC). The MIDI Control Center (MCC) is a common companion software for all the Arturia controllers. It also allows you to update their firmware.
How to update
my KeyLab Essential firmware?
Updating your KeyLab firmware will ensure you to enjoy your new controller at its best.
A firmware update may already be available for your KeyLab Essential. Please make sure to follow the next steps to get this one applied.
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Connect your KeyLab Essential to your computer via the USB connection. Make sure not to use a USB hub
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Launch the MIDI Control Center.
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If it is not immediately displayed, select the KeyLab Essential in the “Device” drop-down list in the top-left corner.
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The firmware section (just underneath) indicates the current firmware version and, if you are connected to internet, the latest firmware available.
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Click on this button to launch the update process :
After few seconds, your KeyLab Essential will automatically reboot to finalize the process.
Installation of
Ableton Live Lite
Ableton is a fresh and easy way to write, record, produce and perform your own songs.
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Go to your My Arturia account page to find your serial number. Find your product and display the details by clicking on "More info...".
Click on "Get my Ableton Live Lite Activation code" to generate your serial.
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Download Live Lite from here: Ableton.com/live-lite.
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Launch Ableton Live Lite.
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Live will guide you through an authorization process and you will be asked for a serial number. Use the one obtained above.
Register and activate your UVI Grand Piano Model D
All steps are summarized in this video :
- Go on www.ilok.com , download the iLok version for your computer and install it.
Get Mac version Get Win x32 version Get Win x64 version - Start the iLok License Manager and login (if you don’t have an account, follow the link to create an account on iLok Video resources
Important note: don’t forget to check your mails, confirm your email address and activate your iLok account.
2 - Get the UVI Workstation
- Go to UVI product page
- Select the “DOWNLOADS” TAB under the presentation:
- Download the UVI Workstation 2.5.4 for your System
- UVI Workstation for Mac OS X
- UVI Workstation for Windows
- UVI Workstation for Windows (x64)
- Install the UVI-WORKSTATION – follow the steps Important note: UVI requires the UVI Workstation to play the UFS pack.
- Go to your MyArturia account . You will find the serial number for UVI Grand Piano Model D in the bundled software of your registered KeyLab
- Log into (or create) your account on UVI
- Fill the “Create your account” formular
- Go into your account to register a product
- Type in the serial number you found on your MyArturia page and enter your iLok user ID
- You will receive an email containing the information about the registration
- In the meantime, you are redirected to your products page .
This page allows you to download your UFS pack for The Grand Piano Model D. - Install it.
- After you register your product on UVI.net, a license will be deposited in your iLok account. Launch the iLok License Manager and click on activate.
- If needed, you can find additional information on the UVI FAQ page
Manuals
The manuals for your product can be found here
Manuals
| Name | Date | Size | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 14, 2020 | 6.56 MB | 1.0.3 | ||
Jan 10, 2020 | 6.62 MB | 1.0.3 | ||
Jan 3, 2020 | 18.88 MB | 1.0.3 | ||
Jan 3, 2020 | 6.55 MB | 1.0.3 | ||
Jan 3, 2020 | 6.57 MB | 1.0.3 |
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