Arturia Keylab 88 Essential MK3 White
- Dedicated DAW scripts to control any DAW, along with MCU & HUI protocols integration for Arturia software
- Enhanced creative features including Scale mode, Chord Play, Arpeggiator (with presets) and Hold function to unlock your creativity
- 2 Pad Banks to unleash your finger drumming skills, launch clips or configure User settings
- Comprehensive software bundle featuring Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, NI The Gentleman, UVI Model D as well as Loopcloud & Melodics subscriptions for a complete music-making experience
- Multi-purpose pedal input for Sustain, Footswitch or Expression to add expression to your music
- USB-C connectivity for fast and reliable data transfer
- Eco-designed for sustainability
- Semi-weighted keybed with hybrid synth-piano feel for a realistic playing experience
- 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 for ultimate control
- MIDI out, USB, Sustain pedal connectivity for seamless integration with your setup
- Premium music-making software bundle to kickstart your music production journey
- Enhanced display with four contextual buttons
- Seamless integration with Analog Lab V (included) for effortless sound design
- Creative features like Arpeggiator, Chord play, and Scale mode to add flair to your music
The Arturia KeyLab Essential 3 88 Key is designed to elevate your performance and composition skills, incorporating essential tools and controls. With backlit pads, faders, and encoders, you can finger-drum, chop samples, dial-in automation, and control various software settings. It includes custom DAW scripts for seamless music software integration, maximizing your creative potential.
At its core, the KeyLab Essential 3 features a velocity-sensitive keybed, a crisp onboard display, and a navigation rotary control. Enhance your productions and performances using eight touch-sensitive pads for triggering samples. Dedicated buttons for transport controls, quantization, and MIDI bank switching, along with nine encoders and faders for volume and automation control, provide comprehensive hands-on management.
Complete with all the software you need to start immediately, Arturia provides a DAW, virtual instruments, and exclusive sound content. The included V-Lab offers over 2,000 synth and keyboard sounds, while Ableton Live Lite is a streamlined version of the award-winning DAW. Subscriptions to LoopCloud and Melodics grant access to thousands of unique loops and sound content, plus skill-building tools.
Enhance Your Composition and Performance Skills
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, KeyLab Essential is the perfect choice to elevate your music-making experience. This expressive keyboard is designed for production and performance, distilling everything into a simple, intuitive layout. The 88-key version features a semi-weighted keybed for fluid playability and added expression.
KeyLab Essential simplifies your workflow with advanced features, including encoders, faders, pads, and more. It provides the tools needed to advance your music production and composition skills, balancing hands-on control with software flexibility.
Deep DAW Integration with Custom Scripts
One of KeyLab Essential’s standout features is its deep DAW integration. Custom DAW scripts offer pre-mapped controls for major DAWs, enabling creativity straight out of the box without setup hassles. KeyLab Essential also works seamlessly with Analog Lab V, the included sound anthology plugin, offering thousands of sounds.
Advanced Settings and Performance Tools
KeyLab Essential is a musical playground with features like an arpeggiator, chord play, and scale mode, inspiring experimentation and creativity. Create expressive melodies, weave rich chords, and stay in key with ease.
Comprehensive Music Software Bundle
Inspire creativity with the included comprehensive music software bundle, providing everything needed to make music instantly. Ableton Live Lite allows for spontaneous composition, recording, remixing, improvising, and editing in a fluid audio/MIDI environment. Arturia’s Analog Lab V offers over 2,000 sounds, while Native Instruments’ The Gentleman and UVI Model D provide meticulously recreated vintage piano sounds. Subscriptions to LoopCloud and Melodics further enhance your skills and access to loops and sounds.