With the detailed work that Arturia’s masterful emulations receive, we would expect nothing less in the company’s approach to designing the optimal way to interface with those worlds of sound. Now, the KeyLab Essential mk3 delivers a bold, intuitive redesign to make composition, recording, and playback easier than ever. Meanwhile, it introduces new creative features alongside its intelligently reorganized interface, included premium software, and deep integration capabilities. Producers and keyboardists at Sweetwater love how seamlessly this controller works with Arturia’s suite of award-winning soft synths. Its completely customizable software connectivity allows you to painlessly use the KeyLab Essential mk3 with any DAW that suits your workflow. Faders, encoders, beat pads, contextual buttons, and real-time visual feedback ensure the mk3 is a playback powerhouse perfect for the studio and the stage.
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| Premium Keybed quality | 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel |
| Pads & controls | 1 clickable encoder9 rotary encoders 9 x 30mm faders 6 transport switches 4 command switches 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads |
| Display control | 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls |
| Smart features | Multi-mode arpeggiator Chord mode Scale mode Hold function Semitone transpose |
| Software integration | Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments, including Analog Lab Intro: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio Also compatible with MCU/HUI control Up to 5 user presets for a totally customizable experience |
| Included Software titles & services | Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds Ableton Live Lite Native Instruments’ The Gentleman UVI Model D 2-month Loopcloud subscription Melodics subscription |
| Connectivity | USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch USB-C powered |
| Dimensions for 61 keys | Size : 35 x 9.45 x 2.76 inches (890 x 240 x 70mm) Weight : 6.8 lbs. (3.08 Kg) |
| Windows | Win 10+ (64bit) 4 GB RAM 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) 3GB free hard disk space OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU ARM processors not supported on Windows |
| Apple | Mac OS 11.0+ 4 GB RAM 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU 3GB free hard disk space OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU |
| Required configuration | Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS* (64-bit DAWs only). |
| Box content | KeyLab Essential Unit USB-A to USB-C cable Registration card |