--- product_id: 729277849 title: "Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII Hammer-Action MIDI Controller and Software, White Version II" brand: "arturia" price: "£149317.73" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Arturia" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/729277849-arturia-keylab-88-mkii-hammer-action-midi-controller-and-software store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 88-key premium hammer-action On-board CV/Gate analog synth support DAW Command Center integration Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII Hammer-Action MIDI Controller and Software, White Version II **Brand:** arturia **Price:** £149317.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your sound — where classic touch meets cutting-edge control. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII Hammer-Action MIDI Controller and Software, White Version II by arturia - **How much does it cost?** £149317.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/729277849-arturia-keylab-88-mkii-hammer-action-midi-controller-and-software) ## Best For - arturia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arturia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Analog Meets Digital:** Integrate vintage analog synths directly via the onboard CV/Gate connection for unparalleled sonic versatility. - • **Seamless DAW Mastery:** Control your entire digital audio workstation effortlessly with the enhanced DAW Command Center for streamlined workflow. - • **Tour-Ready Durability:** Built with a robust metal chassis and elegant wood end panels, designed to withstand the rigors of live performance. - • **Expansive Sound Palette:** Access over 7000 vintage presets through Arturia’s Analog Lab software, from classic Hammond B3 to Moog and DX7. - • **Authentic Grand Piano Feel:** Experience the ultra-responsive Fatar TP100LR hammer-action keybed that delivers true-to-life piano dynamics. ## Overview The Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII White Version II is a professional-grade 88-key MIDI controller featuring a premium Fatar hammer-action keybed, advanced DAW Command Center integration, and onboard CV/Gate connectivity for analog synths. Designed for serious pianists and producers, it combines solid build quality with extensive expression controls and access to thousands of vintage presets, making it a versatile centerpiece for both studio and live performance setups. ## Description Are you a serious pianist looking for a high-end production and performance driven keyboard controller? GearNuts is excited to announce the Arturia KeyLab 88 MKII. Arturia's newest flagship in the acclaimed KeyLab series, the KeyLab 88 MKII features an impeccable authentic ground piano feel and a responsive premium Fatar TP100LR 88 tone hammer action keybed. The KeyLab 88 MKII offers dramatic workflow improvements and enhanced software integration through DAW Command Center compared to the highly acclaimed predecessors. In addition, an on-board CV/Gate connection allows valuable analog synth to be seamlessly integrated into the rig. Boasting solid build quality and extensive expression control, the Arturia's KeyLab 88 MKII will handle the toughest tour schedules Review: Initially the 3 magnetic DAW overlays were missing. The seller quickly got those to me - so kudos for customer support. I have been playing piano for essentially all of my 76 years of life including 4 bands. I play mostly jazz but was also in an experimental psychedelic jam band for 10 years. My focus is playing live and recording live (instead of teasing songs into commercial works.) A while back I decided to transition from hard synths to VST. What I discovered was that my premium synths just didn't interact correctly with the VSTs and especially my DAW (Reaper, which I adore and highly recommend.) When my Korg Kronos 88 DIED, I decided to get something that really worked. as a premium MIDI controller. I play both weighted keys (bottom) and semi-weighted (upper) keyboards. With almost no training or study, this KeyLab ii 88 came up and impressed me. I quickly loaded up Omnisphere 2/Keyscape, Pianoteq 8, and GG Audio Blue3 organ into Reaper. The KL88 immediately saw them and controls them beautifully. - through Reaper! This is THE way to go. It is everything I dreamed I could do and get. And, speaking of training, the online KL88 manual explains absolutely everything and there are tons of YT vids on using it. If you haven't tricked this mad-dog controller out to your heart's content, it is just from being lazy about it. Keyboard Touch: So, KL88 won't 'flow' the way a waterfall/semi-weighted keyboard will. I play organ on my upper semi-weighted keyboard. I am a bit heavy handed and I find the touch on the KL88 to be perfect. If you aren't used to hammer weighting, it may seem sluggish and require effort. Yup, that's a hammer-weighted keyboard. It 'seems' sluggish - but it is not; It is quick, and it has that continuous feedback as you press a key. I think it is a faithful treatment of a good physical grand. I am completely happy with it. That said, I'm sure there are those who prefer something else. Cool. When this thing first came in, I set it up in my living room. When my Kronos died (as in unrepairable), I moved the KL88 to my studio. Now, I so desperately miss it in the living room, I will probably buy a second one. It isn't that heavy to move, but that is a pain in the a** to do so often. I think it is abolutely worth the price for anyone who wants top-shelf touch and control of everything except US House of Representatives. Build Quality: Well, they haven't made a keyboard like this baby since the Korg Triton. It is solid and tight. The case is metal with nice wood end pieces. I have finally gotten over wishing mine was black. I just can't read the labels or see the controls on the black as well as the white. I guess white is the new black. It gorgeous. All the knobs, buttons and sliders work. Maybe the sliders are ever-so-slightly wobbly, but they are fine. I'd prefer they had a bit more physical resistance, but they are (as I said) fine. I'm still trying to figure out what to do with the pads. I'm sure I will think of something fun. Remember, I play live. I sure LOVE that this weighs like half of the big synths I used to haul around and it delivers present and future flexibility - and is exciting to play. So five stars it is. Bravo Arturia and thanks. Review: Clavier maitre piano M.A.O 88 notes FATAR. Plutôt dures, super. Integration avec le séquenceur possible. (Pour moi c'est Reaper) .Analog lab Arturia est vendu avec. Une merveille de plus de 7000 presets de son vintage (hammon b3 farfisa, cs80, dx7, moog, Matrix 12, rhodes...) Avec contrôle Live des paramètres importants. ## Features - 3-Layer Mesh Excellent Noise Reduction Effect: The microphone pop guard uses a 2-layer mesh structure with foamed metal mesh to effectively eliminate noise. Block the pop noise produced when popping noise. Have a better recording experience ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07TNMNFLW | | Additional Features | Backlight | | Brand Name | Arturia | | Color | White version | | Compatible Devices | Computer with USB port (Mac and Windows) | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | Lightpad Controller | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (125) | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | x86_64 | | Human Interface Input | Keyboard | | Included Components | Arturia | | Instrument | Keyboard | | Instrument Key | All | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 32.2D x 129.3W x 11.2H cm | | Item Weight | 15 Kilograms | | Keyboard Description | Ergonomic | | Manufacturer | Arturia | | Manufacturer Part Number | Keylab 88 II | | Material Type | Plastic | | Mixer Channel Quantity | 9 | | Model Name | KeyLab 88 MkII | | Model Number | Keylab 88 II | | Model Year | 2015 | | Noise Control | None | | Number of Keys | 88 | | Outer Material | Plastic | | Platform | Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7 | | Product Style | Keylab 88 MKII | | Size | 88 Keys | | Supported Software | Ableton Live Lite、Piano V、Wurli V、Vox Continental V、スタンドアロン、VST、AAX、オーディオユニット | | Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Arturia - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Model Name:** KeyLab 88 MkII - **Number of Keys:** 88 - **Special Feature:** Backlight ## Images ![Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII Hammer-Action MIDI Controller and Software, White Version II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aWwWDFp7L.jpg) ![Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII Hammer-Action MIDI Controller and Software, White Version II - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Uj6oFQUlL.jpg) ![Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII Hammer-Action MIDI Controller and Software, White Version II - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715hC5LhxXL.jpg) ![Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII Hammer-Action MIDI Controller and Software, White Version II - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+qRcuiwIL.jpg) ![Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII Hammer-Action MIDI Controller and Software, White Version II - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lHKGM44aL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: It coming with legs wood ?** A: No, it doesn't come with the wooden legs shown in the picture. **Q: How sensitive are the keys ? Is it a smooth and sensitve response ? Thank you !** A: Plays like a piano, and contrary to what some people post, the keys are not that heavy. Lighter action than my Korg by far. I love mine, and am getting rid of my other keyboards. **Q: I’m looking for a smaller keyboard, ds5.5 or ds6 . is the keyboard smaller than regular piano keyboards? what other models offer smaller keyboards?** A: It is the smallest weighted 88 key controller I've seen. If your looking for unweighted keys, there are some that will be smaller in depth and height (and definitely lighter in weight) but as long as the key sizes are standard, the length will not be much smaller. **Q: Can i play it without a laptop? If so how?** A: I'm sorry, you will need a laptop. The Keylab 88 KMII is a controller. We have it is stock and we are authorized dealer. ABR-MusicVideo Andrews Bros. Recording PH: (262) 632-9222 www.ABR-MusicVideo.com ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***N on January 15, 2023* Initially the 3 magnetic DAW overlays were missing. The seller quickly got those to me - so kudos for customer support. I have been playing piano for essentially all of my 76 years of life including 4 bands. I play mostly jazz but was also in an experimental psychedelic jam band for 10 years. My focus is playing live and recording live (instead of teasing songs into commercial works.) A while back I decided to transition from hard synths to VST. What I discovered was that my premium synths just didn't interact correctly with the VSTs and especially my DAW (Reaper, which I adore and highly recommend.) When my Korg Kronos 88 DIED, I decided to get something that really worked. as a premium MIDI controller. I play both weighted keys (bottom) and semi-weighted (upper) keyboards. With almost no training or study, this KeyLab ii 88 came up and impressed me. I quickly loaded up Omnisphere 2/Keyscape, Pianoteq 8, and GG Audio Blue3 organ into Reaper. The KL88 immediately saw them and controls them beautifully. - through Reaper! This is THE way to go. It is everything I dreamed I could do and get. And, speaking of training, the online KL88 manual explains absolutely everything and there are tons of YT vids on using it. If you haven't tricked this mad-dog controller out to your heart's content, it is just from being lazy about it. Keyboard Touch: So, KL88 won't 'flow' the way a waterfall/semi-weighted keyboard will. I play organ on my upper semi-weighted keyboard. I am a bit heavy handed and I find the touch on the KL88 to be perfect. If you aren't used to hammer weighting, it may seem sluggish and require effort. Yup, that's a hammer-weighted keyboard. It 'seems' sluggish - but it is not; It is quick, and it has that continuous feedback as you press a key. I think it is a faithful treatment of a good physical grand. I am completely happy with it. That said, I'm sure there are those who prefer something else. Cool. When this thing first came in, I set it up in my living room. When my Kronos died (as in unrepairable), I moved the KL88 to my studio. Now, I so desperately miss it in the living room, I will probably buy a second one. It isn't that heavy to move, but that is a pain in the a** to do so often. I think it is abolutely worth the price for anyone who wants top-shelf touch and control of everything except US House of Representatives. Build Quality: Well, they haven't made a keyboard like this baby since the Korg Triton. It is solid and tight. The case is metal with nice wood end pieces. I have finally gotten over wishing mine was black. I just can't read the labels or see the controls on the black as well as the white. I guess white is the new black. It gorgeous. All the knobs, buttons and sliders work. Maybe the sliders are ever-so-slightly wobbly, but they are fine. I'd prefer they had a bit more physical resistance, but they are (as I said) fine. I'm still trying to figure out what to do with the pads. I'm sure I will think of something fun. Remember, I play live. I sure LOVE that this weighs like half of the big synths I used to haul around and it delivers present and future flexibility - and is exciting to play. So five stars it is. Bravo Arturia and thanks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by H***T on April 9, 2020* Clavier maitre piano M.A.O 88 notes FATAR. Plutôt dures, super. Integration avec le séquenceur possible. (Pour moi c'est Reaper) .Analog lab Arturia est vendu avec. Une merveille de plus de 7000 presets de son vintage (hammon b3 farfisa, cs80, dx7, moog, Matrix 12, rhodes...) Avec contrôle Live des paramètres importants. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***A on May 12, 2021* Simply gorgeous. Excited to make music with him. It was delivered very quickly. I loved! I super recommend 🙏🏻 ## Frequently Bought Together - Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII 88 Key Weighted USB MIDI Keyboard Controller — Aftertouch, Velocity Sensitive, Hammer-Action, Piano Feel, With 16 Drum Pads, 9 Faders, 9 Knobs and Analog Lab V Software Included - M-Audio SP-2 - Universal Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action For MIDI Keyboards, Digital Pianos & More - Arturia Wooden Legs for AstroLab, KeyLab 88 MkII and PolyBrute — Adjustable, Sturdy and Elegant Stand --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/729277849-arturia-keylab-88-mkii-hammer-action-midi-controller-and-software](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/729277849-arturia-keylab-88-mkii-hammer-action-midi-controller-and-software) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*