Any important improvements using Arturia KeyLab with Analog Lab and other Arturia plugins?

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I'm currently using my Roland XP-30 as a MIDI Controller for Arturia Analog Lab and for the individual synth plugins I own from Arturia as well as some other from Toontrack, Cherry Audio, and Softube.

The whole idea of integration between the KeyLab and Analog Lab seems appealing, but I'm wondering if it's at all worth it to spend $500+ to move from my XP-30 to the KeyLab 61.

The first question is keybed feel and quality. The KeyLab are generally thought of as pretty good for synth action, but the XP-30 keybed is no slouch either. I've always found it quite smooth and comfortable, but I'm no keyboard/piano/synth expert. It would definitely be a non-starter if the keybed on the Arturia is inferior in the slightest to the XP-30.

The other thing is the whole integration thing. I'm in front of my computer screen either way. I have all the preset selection stuff there in front of me, and I use a Korg nanoKontrol2 which gives me 8 knobs and 8 faders to use with Analog Lab. I have it mapped and works quite well. I also have 4 extra faders on the XP-30 that can be mapped as well. Admittedly a little more clunky than having it all on one MIDI controller like the KeyLab.

The ultimate question is whether to bother with the KeyLab 61 or not. I'm very into the Arturia stuff and I find Analog Lab quite awesome. I'm totally down with investing into the Arturia "ecosystem", just not sure dropping $549 is a good move given what I've already got.

Some notable points are no arpeggiator on the KeyLab, but the XP-30 DOES have an arpeggiator. I know most or all of the Arturia plugins have an arpeggiator or sequencer built in, but having hardware buttons to turn this on and off is a huge plus for the XP-30.

Another thing, I've very little interest in controlling my DAW with it. I use Studio One and Pro Tools, and I'm perfectly fine using my computer keyboard and mouse to control everything. Been doing it this way for over 20 years. No need to do it any different.

Lastly, space IS an issue, and I really only have room for ONE keyboard. There's no option of having both unless one ends up in a closet!