KeyLab MkII 61 Black : High Quality Midi Controller

It was the missing ring of a small synth modules chain and I'm definitely happy of it. It features total customization with a huge amount of pads, keys, faders and encoders you can assign to every midi message you want. It's the only midi controller of its range with CV outputs (pitch, gate and 2 modulation, which I now use with my old MS10 expanding the keyboard and modulating the cutoff frequency with a pedal) CV in and 5 assignable pedals inputs (expression or switches). The keys are pretty light but very playable and of a good size. I didn't use it for controlling my DAWs yet (which is easy by using the right mask for the control buttons), but with the Arturia's Analog Lab software and all Arturia's virtual instruments it's matching perfectly, giving you a very quick control over presets and parameters.

I bought the black edition which is very elegant. Every part is firm and with a smooth and solid feel on touch. Very nice instrument.