KeyLab Essential 88 : Good but not great

I really like this keyboard for composing more complex chord sequences.

The build quality is very good throughout, and it works out of the box. It's well integrated into Analog Lab and Ableton Live.

I only have a minor issue with the clunkiness of the keys. While it's clear from the product description that it doesn't have weighted keys, I did expect a nicer feel to them. Bear in mind that this is my subjective assessment, YMMV.

Apart from the above this is yet another home run for Arturia. I love how relatively light and portable this keyboard is, not least how low its profile is compared to many other full-size keyboards. I can comfortably fit it under my (continental style) bed out of the way when I don't use it.

All in all, I'm very happy with this product. Its usability certainly outweighs its clunky keys.