Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 61-Key Keyboard Controller (Rose Quartz)
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 of 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.
Key Features:
- Redesigned interface streamlines workflow with precision-placed buttons, knobs, and sliders
- 8-pad beat pad includes RGB backlighting and velocity/pressure sensitivity to deepen compositional and performance potential
- 2.5-in. LCD screen provides real-time feedback of any adjustments in full color
- 9 rotary encoders and 9 faders can be customized entirely and assigned for optimal use in your arrangement
- All buttons and control points can be contextually set, allowing for expanded production possibilities without the headache of menu-diving
- Pitch and mod wheels are positioned above the lowest notes for a slim profile that’s ergonomically beneficial
- Packaged with premium software, including Analog Lab V, and more than 2,000 studio-grade presets
- Newly introduced performance and composition features include chord and scale modes, as well as an arpeggiator
- Custom scripts are available for unimpeded use with virtually any DAW of your choosing
- Seamlessly integrates with Arturia’s suite of soft synths to take them to any studio or stage opportunity
- USB-C connectivity manages complete MIDI communication and bus power to accommodate use with almost any setup
- 5-pin MIDI output and expression controller input enable deeper integration for any live or studio arrangement
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
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 of 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.
Key Features:
- Redesigned interface streamlines workflow with precision-placed buttons, knobs, and sliders
- 8-pad beat pad includes RGB backlighting and velocity/pressure sensitivity to deepen compositional and performance potential
- 2.5-in. LCD screen provides real-time feedback of any adjustments in full color
- 9 rotary encoders and 9 faders can be customized entirely and assigned for optimal use in your arrangement
- All buttons and control points can be contextually set, allowing for expanded production possibilities without the headache of menu-diving
- Pitch and mod wheels are positioned above the lowest notes for a slim profile that’s ergonomically beneficial
- Packaged with premium software, including Analog Lab V, and more than 2,000 studio-grade presets
- Newly introduced performance and composition features include chord and scale modes, as well as an arpeggiator
- Custom scripts are available for unimpeded use with virtually any DAW of your choosing
- Seamlessly integrates with Arturia’s suite of soft synths to take them to any studio or stage opportunity
- USB-C connectivity manages complete MIDI communication and bus power to accommodate use with almost any setup
- 5-pin MIDI output and expression controller input enable deeper integration for any live or studio arrangement
