Redesigned to Offer Everything You Need for Any DAW
With the meticulous craftsmanship that Arturia puts into their emulations, it’s no surprise they’ve designed the KeyLab Essential mk3 to be the ultimate interface for exploring those soundscapes. This controller features a bold, intuitive redesign that simplifies composition, recording, and playback like never before.
It introduces exciting new creative features alongside an intelligently reorganized interface, premium software, and robust integration capabilities. Producers and keyboardists rave about how effortlessly the KeyLab Essential mk3 works with Arturia’s award-winning soft synths. Its fully customizable software connectivity makes it easy to use with any DAW that fits your workflow.
With faders, encoders, beat pads, contextual buttons, and real-time visual feedback, the mk3 stands out as a playback powerhouse, ready for action in both the studio and on stage!
Features
- Streamlined Workflow: The redesigned interface features precision-placed buttons, knobs, and sliders for effortless navigation.
- Dynamic Beat Pad: The 8-pad beat pad includes RGB backlighting and velocity/pressure sensitivity, enhancing your compositional and performance potential.
- Real-Time Feedback: A 2.5-inch LCD screen provides instant visual feedback on any adjustments in vibrant color.
- Fully Customizable Controls: With 9 rotary encoders and 9 faders, you can tailor these controls for optimal use in your arrangement.
- Contextual Settings: All buttons and control points can be set contextually, expanding production possibilities without the hassle of menu-diving.
- Ergonomic Design: Pitch and modulation wheels are conveniently positioned above the lowest notes for a slim profile that’s easy to access.
- Premium Software Included: Comes packaged with top-tier software, including Analog Lab V and over 2,000 studio-grade presets.
- Enhanced Performance Features: New tools like chord and scale modes, plus an arpeggiator, boost your creative options.
- Custom DAW Scripts: Available custom scripts ensure seamless compatibility with virtually any DAW you choose.
- Seamless Integration: Works flawlessly with Arturia’s suite of soft synths, perfect for any studio or stage setup.
- USB-C Connectivity: USB-C handles complete MIDI communication and bus power, accommodating almost any setup.
- Versatile Outputs: 5-pin MIDI output and expression controller input allow for deeper integration in both live and studio arrangements.
Specs
- Keyboard Controller, White
- 49
- Synth Action
- Yes
- 8 x RGB, Velocity Sensitive Pads with Aftertouch
- 1 x Pitch Bend, 1 x Modulation
- 9 x Knobs
- 9 x Faders
- Yes
- 2000 Presets
- 1 x 1/4" (control)
- Out, USB
- 1 x Type C
- USB
- Analog Labs V, 2 Pianos (UVI Model D, NI The Gentleman), Loopcloud, Melodics
- AAX, AU, VST, NKS, Standalone
- 4GB RAM minimum, 3.4GHz Processor or higher, 4 Core CPU, 3GB Disk Space
- 4GB RAM minimum, 3.4GHz Processor or higher, 4 Core CPU, 3GB Disk Space
- MacOS 10.13 or later
- Windows 10 or Later
- USB bus powered
- 2.76"
- 31.1"
- 9.45"
- 6.1 lbs.
