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KeyLab Essential mk3 | Keys For Modern Creatives | ARTURIAplay button

KeyLab Essential mk3 | Keys For Modern Creatives | ARTURIA

Tutorials | KeyLab Essential mk3 - Overviewplay button

Tutorials | KeyLab Essential mk3 - Overview

Tutorials | KeyLab Essential mk3 - Using Analog Labplay button

Tutorials | KeyLab Essential mk3 - Using Analog Lab

KeyLab Essential mk3 | How To Control Cubaseplay button

KeyLab Essential mk3 | How To Control Cubase

Arturia

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The Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 offers a new level of accessible, enjoyable and creative music making, redefining the essence of a modern universal keyboard controller. From its new design to its vastly upgraded creative workflow, to an expanded software package, it promises to shake up the affordable controller market by empowering modern musicians and sound explorers looking to expand their setup without breaking the bank.

Fit for Any Style and Any Setup

For DAW producers, musicians with hybrid setups or performers using hardware; enhance any creative setup or musical style with MIDI out and USB power, deep DAW compatibility and premium software.

The New Standard for Affordable Keyboard Controllers

A keyboard controller that doesn’t need tons of controls, menu diving or complex configuration to operate. KeyLab Essential mk3 looks modern, feels great and removes creative barriers for next-level music making.

Directly Linked With Arturia's Software Ranges

Many musicians and producers will be familiar with Arturia’s award-winning software; KeyLab Essential mk3 is part of the same range, seamlessly integrating with Analog Lab V, Pigments and V Collection.
Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 MIDI Keyboard Controller White
Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 MIDI Keyboard Controller White
Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 MIDI Keyboard Controller White

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  • Scale mode, Chord mode and Arpeggiator, making composition, songwriting and beat-making more intuitive
  • Custom scripts for deeper control over DAWs, including Ableton Live Logic Pro X, FL Studio and more
  • 2,000 presents including hybrids, modern synths, orchestral sounds and more
  • RGB-backlit pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, contextual button, and 2.5” LCD screen for real-time feedback
  • Included Software
    • Analog Lab V software with 2,000 synth & keyboard sounds
    • Ableton Live Lite
    • UVI Model D
    • Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle of your choice (Select Beats, Select Band or Select Electronic)
    • Loopcloud subscription
    • Melodics subscription

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    5

    7 Reviews

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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    Best Uses
    1. Practicing4
    2. Producing1
    3. Production1
    4. Live Recording1
    Cons
    1. It takes a little while to set up1
    2. N/A in my opinion1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced3
    2. Novice3
    3. Professional Musician1
    Pros
    1. Easy To Use6
    2. Good Quality6
    3. Functional4
    4. Improves Sound2
    • Very solid experience

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitteda month ago

      byMichael

      fromFairlawn Ohio

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Product works well, great to learn with and advanced enough to keep stimulated with different options on the menu and knobs #sweepstakes

    • Great grab

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitteda month ago

      byMichael

      fromFairlawn Ohio

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Good to learn, but also advanced enough to keep you entertained and invested in new options with the menus and knobs

    • I drove 50+ miles to buy this keyboard

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted2 months ago

      byRick

      fromTwentynine Palms, CA

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I'd do it again too. I had the older Essential 49. This one is much better. The only problem is it made my Faderport obsolete. This does so much!

    • Very intuitive and user friendly MIDI Keyboard

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted2 months ago

      byNathan

      fromSan Diego

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Comes with pre loaded sounds and the ability to download additional software. Arturia has a great YouTube channel with tones of resources and tutorials available to help get you started.

    • As good as it's gonna get for the price

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted6 months ago

      byJadon

      fromRoseville Mi

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Very solid and advanced keyboard for beginners and pros. This could definitely be looked at as a very good entry level keyboard since it has a plethora of options and things to mess around with as well as some free DAWs. I'm am 100% satisfied with this purchase. It takes a bit of getting used to but I'm also just starting out so that's a given when you get into the more advanced equipment.

    • Simply Amazing

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      byCB

      fromDerby, Kansas

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I have been in the market for a controller for a while. This beaut caught my attention on one of my previous visits to the store. I was able to play with the machine and fell in love.

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    • asked byDaniel

      fromCa.

      Does it have aftertouch?

      Does it have aftertouch?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      No, the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 Mk3 does not have aftertouch. The keybed is velocity-sensitive but lacks channel or polyphonic aftertouch.
    • asked byCNMATL

      fromAtlanta, GA

      What are included in the box?

      What are included in the box?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      KeyLab Essential Unit USB-A to USB-C cable Registration card
    • asked byMeg

      fromSeattle, WA

      Does this midi keyboard always need to be connected to a laptop while playing?

      Does this midi keyboard always need to be connected to a laptop while playing?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      It needs a computer, not necessarily a laptop.
    • asked bywooiskie

      fromlacombe,la.

      It has 2000 presets....do you need a computer?

      It has 2000 presets....do you need a computer?

      Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
      Yes you do.