Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller - White

Overview of Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller - White

KeyLab Essential mk3 is the focused, accessible, and fun keyboard controller designed to make your music-making workflow more personal and enjoyable than ever before. Control your DAW or hardware with the most vital controls at your fingertips, the most expressive features at your disposal, and the most inspiring musical software - included as standard. Key

• Velocity-sensitive keybed with hybrid synth-piano feel
• 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 faders (30mm), 6 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
• MIDI out, USB, Sustain pedal
• Premium music-making software bundle
• Seamless integration with Analog Lab V (included)
• Creative features like Arpeggiator, Chord play, and Scale mode

Your essential ingredients for creativity

Whether you’re a beginner producer or an experienced music maker looking for a refreshed setup, KeyLab Essential distills everything you want in a controller into a simple, fun, expressive keyboard for production and performance. Enjoy comfy keybeds, tactile DAW-integrated controls, and thoughtful layout that simply makes your creative life easier.

Advanced features, simple workflow

KeyLab Essential provides an array of useful & intuitive controls that’ll get the job done. Interact with encoders, faders, pads, and more in a way that makes sense for your setup, giving you a hands-on experience balanced with software flexibility.

The best DAW integration

Get creative right out the box with KeyLab Essential’s custom DAW scripts, bringing pre-mapped controls into your workflow with any major DAW. Not only that, but the KeyLab Essential controls work seamlessly with Analog Lab V, the included sound anthology plugin - letting you freely explore thousands of sounds old and new.

Your musical workhorse

For when you want to get experimental, find a new sound, or just need a bit of extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create fun ever-changing melodies with the Arpeggiator, weave rich chord voicings with Chord play, and always stay in key thanks to Scale mode.

Express yourself

Need a smaller note range? Trying to save desk space? KeyLab Essential mk3 is available in a 49-key option, also available in black or white.

Main Features

• Premium Keybed quality
  • 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
• Pads & controls
  • 1 clickable encoder
  • 9 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

In a nutshell

• Next-level integration
  • Custom DAW scripts (Ableton Live Lite, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Bitwig Studio)
  • Seamless communication with Arturia Software
  • User programs
• Music out of the box
  • Plug-and-play
  • Huge software bundle
  • Register for free tips, tutorials, and bonus content
• Creative features
  • Scale mode
  • Arpeggiator
  • Chord Play mode
• Build quality and design
  • Eco-designed
  • Clean, focused, and intuitive interface
  • Premium quality, affordable price

Included Software

6 titles giving everything to make music your own way - here’s what’s included:

• Analog Lab V software with 2000 synth & keyboard sounds
• Ableton Live Lite
• UVI Model D & Native Instruments The Gentleman pianos
• Loopcloud subscription
• Melodics subscription

Platform Specifications

• Windows
  • Win 10+ (64bit)
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
  • 6GB free hard disk space
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • ARM processors not supported on Windows
  • Required configuration
    • Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only). 
• Apple
  • Mac OS 10.13+
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
  • 3GB free hard disk space
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Work with ASC
    • An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.

Dimensions

• Size -  35 x 9.45 x 2.76 inches (890 x 240 x 70mm)
• Weight -  6.8 lbs. (3.08 Kg)

What's in the Box

• KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 - White
• USB-A to USB-C cable
• Registration card