Arturia KeyLab Mk3
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- KVRian
- 797 posts since 26 Jan, 2020
A screaming yawn.
There are two kinds of people in the world. And you're not one of them.
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- KVRer
- 3 posts since 10 Sep, 2024
This also means, allegedly, that we might get a KeyBrute or a Keylab Plus/Deluxe/whatever, which could include a PolyAT keyboard just like on the PolyBrute 12, a rotating bezel like on the AstroLab, a bit more pads... Although this would cost north of 700 bucks I suppose.
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- KVRAF
- 1599 posts since 19 Aug, 2009
Anyone using this (or other Arturia controller) on Linux, specially with Bitwig?
Does it work well, and problem free?
Does it work well, and problem free?
audiojunkie wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:42 pm Very Nice! They finally did it! This will work with Linux!
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- KVRAF
- 7376 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
According to Tappart, on the previous page:pc999 wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:44 pm Anyone using this (or other Arturia controller) on Linux, specially with Bitwig?
Does it work well, and problem free?
audiojunkie wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:42 pm Very Nice! They finally did it! This will work with Linux!
“ 1.1.1. Connecting via USB
Connect KeyLab mk3 to your computer using the included USB cable. Power and MIDI is
supplied through this connection.
KeyLab mk3 is a class-compliant USB device, so its drivers are automatically installed when
connecting to a Mac. Your controller keyboard will be ready to use within a few seconds
after power-up.”
If it is class compliant, the keyboard itself will work in Linux without drivers. That said, I don’t know anyone personally who has used one with Linux. Sometimes, the keyboard will work, but configuration requires a separate software program that requires Windows. Class Compliant is a great start, but it may not be enough if you want to configure or customize the settings.
I know of a couple of quality keyboards that allow editing from the device itself without needing software:
M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 or 61
Akai MPK249
You “may” find that your experience will be better with one of the keyboards I mentioned.
Best!
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(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
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- KVRian
- 949 posts since 25 Sep, 2014
I imagine the transport controls not working with Bitwig in Linux, given that they have a Studio Integration Script available for download. However the script is binary rather than plaintext so no guarantees.
The experience will also be compromised somewhat because Arturia's MIDI center is Mac/Win only. This serves as an easier way to rename controls, set up user presets and such -- it can be done within the controller itself but I imagine it would be cumbersome.
I did buy a 49-key Mk3 by the way. So far I do like it -- it's nice having a boatload of knobs and faders. But even 18 total controllers isn't enough for most synths, and I wish the +/- Bank controls for the pads would also switch between banks of right-hand controls. The keys feel a bit firmer than my Kontrol Mk 2 (not necessarily good or bad), and they're glossier and somewhat slicker (also not good/bad). I really like that I don't need a wrapper to use the knobs and such.
The experience will also be compromised somewhat because Arturia's MIDI center is Mac/Win only. This serves as an easier way to rename controls, set up user presets and such -- it can be done within the controller itself but I imagine it would be cumbersome.
I did buy a 49-key Mk3 by the way. So far I do like it -- it's nice having a boatload of knobs and faders. But even 18 total controllers isn't enough for most synths, and I wish the +/- Bank controls for the pads would also switch between banks of right-hand controls. The keys feel a bit firmer than my Kontrol Mk 2 (not necessarily good or bad), and they're glossier and somewhat slicker (also not good/bad). I really like that I don't need a wrapper to use the knobs and such.
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- KVRAF
- 1599 posts since 19 Aug, 2009
Thanks for the info!audiojunkie wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:34 pm
According to Tappart, on the previous page:
“ 1.1.1. Connecting via USB
Connect KeyLab mk3 to your computer using the included USB cable. Power and MIDI is
supplied through this connection.
KeyLab mk3 is a class-compliant USB device, so its drivers are automatically installed when
connecting to a Mac. Your controller keyboard will be ready to use within a few seconds
after power-up.”
If it is class compliant, the keyboard itself will work in Linux without drivers. That said, I don’t know anyone personally who has used one with Linux. Sometimes, the keyboard will work, but configuration requires a separate software program that requires Windows. Class Compliant is a great start, but it may not be enough if you want to configure or customize the settings.
I know of a couple of quality keyboards that allow editing from the device itself without needing software:
M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 or 61
Akai MPK249
You “may” find that your experience will be better with one of the keyboards I mentioned.
Best!
Last edited by pc999 on Sun Oct 06, 2024 6:00 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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- KVRAF
- 1599 posts since 19 Aug, 2009
Thanks for the infodumbledog wrote: Tue Sep 17, 2024 3:31 pm I imagine the transport controls not working with Bitwig in Linux, given that they have a Studio Integration Script available for download. However the script is binary rather than plaintext so no guarantees.
The experience will also be compromised somewhat because Arturia's MIDI center is Mac/Win only. This serves as an easier way to rename controls, set up user presets and such -- it can be done within the controller itself but I imagine it would be cumbersome.
