Discover a music-making workflow that’s more personal, accessible, and enjoyable than ever; KeyLab Essential mk3 distills focused controls, inspiring features, and professional software into a keyboard controller package that offers total creative freedom.

Premium Keybed quality

• 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel

Pads & controls

• 1 clickable encoder

• 9 rotary encoders

• 9 x 30mm faders

• 8 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 Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls

• Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio

• NKS-compatible for seamless integration with Native Instruments ecosystem

• Also compatible with MCU/HUI control

• Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience

Included Software titles & services

• Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds

• Ableton Live Lite

• Native Instruments’ Komplete Select

• UVI Model D

• 2-month Loopcloud subscription

• Melodics subscription for 40 lessons

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

Platform Specifications

Windows

• Win 10+ (64bit)

• 4 GB RAM

• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)

• 3GB 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.

Apple

• Mac OS 11+

• 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.