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The Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII is no longer made, but Arturia can still ship firmware for it and we keep checking the official download page. One message per release. No spam, no newsletter.
Connect via USB. Open MIDI Control Center (downloadable from arturia.com). Navigate to the Firmware Update tab and click Download latest — MCC will automatically download and install the firmware. Keep the device powered and connected throughout the update.
What you need
MIDI Control Center — the software Arturia uses to load firmware onto the Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII. Download links below.
6 releases since Jun 2018, roughly one every 8 months.
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
Version 1.3.1.1492 — 16 Nov 2021
Release notes for this version are listed above.
Version 1.3.0.1474 — 4 Nov 2021
New features
- Added a Global Velocity curve that can be used on all User memories
- Added a Custom Velocity curve
- Improved the Velocity resolution to avoid steps at high values
Bug fixes
- No more gaps in Velocity gaps at high values
- No more glitch on the screen when turning the wheels or pressing pedals while holding Part1/Part2/Live buttons to assign a part in Analog Lab
- No more transposing issues when pressing octave buttons while holding Part1/Part2/Live buttons in Analog Lab
- Octave LEDs now correctly reflect the state of the transpose when rebooting the unit
Version 1.2.4.1091 — 14 Oct 2020
New features
- Improved Pitchbend wheel resolution
- Improved screen navigation in User Edit mode
- Category and Preset buttons can now be used in USER mode to send Program Changes using the navigation wheel and left/right arrows
- Added a Global Parameter to send DAW Commands in USER mode using the DAW COMMAND buttons
- Chords played with Pads are now sent on the same MIDI Channel as the Keyboard
- Select buttons can now load a User Memory or send a MIDI note
- Added a fixed velocity option to Pads
- Added the option to assign Chord, Trans, Oct buttons and Aftertouch to Part 1 and Part 2 simultaneously
- Added an option to light Pads while they are not pressed
- Added an option to turn off Octave buttons blinking
- Added an option to use Solo, Mute and Record DAW COMMAND buttons as mode buttons to edit multiple tracks at a time
Bug fixes
- No more stuck notes when doing palm slides on both the black and white keys
- No more jumps in the value of encoders when turning them slowly
- In USER mode the value of knobs is now shown when turned even if the maximum value has been reached
- In USER mode the screen now only displays information about the USER mappings to prevent flickering when controlling Analog Lab parameters
Version 1.1.3.591 — 21 May 2019
New features
- Settings made for a User memory (Velocity Curves, Knob Acceleration, MIDI In/Out settings, CV In/Out settings,...) now also affect the DAW and Analog Lab modes.
- Some controls remain hard mapped in DAW and Analog Lab mode. The list can be found in the User Manual.
- The Keylab can now convert MIDI input (USB or DIN) to CV.
- Added a DAW mode to send MMC standard messages.
- It is now possible to send MIDI notes using the Sustain, Expression and Aux pedals.
- The USER settings menu has been reorganized to allow Input/Output settings to be accessed quickly.
Bugfixes
- Reverted the key aftertouch settings displayed in the USER settings menu.
- Mod Wheel and Pads would not send data when powering the device into DAW Mode
Version 1.0.10.23 — 19 Nov 2018
Bugfix
No more erratic display on startup
Version 1.0.9.122 — 4 Jun 2018
KeyLab MkII first firmware release
Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII firmware FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII?
The latest firmware for the Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII is version 1.3.1.1492, released on 16 Nov 2021. FW//RADAR last checked Arturia's official page on 23 Oct 2026.
How do I update the Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII?
Connect via USB. Open MIDI Control Center (downloadable from arturia.com). Full instructions on Arturia's official firmware page.
What software do I need to update the Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII?
You need MIDI Control Center, available from arturia.com.
Where can I download Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII firmware and drivers?
Directly from Arturia's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →
Where can I find the Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII manual?
Is the Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII still receiving firmware updates?
The Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII is discontinued: Arturia no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.3.1.1492 from 16 Nov 2021. FW//RADAR keeps checking Arturia's official page, so a new release would show up here.