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White 88-key MIDI controller with pads, faders, LCD screen, sustain pedal, cable, dust cover

Arturia

Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White Bundle Musical Keyboard Controller

SKU CH-ZJ4A-H2E4B

White 88-key USB MIDI controller with hybrid synth-piano feel keybed, Scale, Chord and Arpeggiator modes, RGB pads, 2.5" LCD and bundled software plus sustain pedal, 10' MIDI cable and dust cover

  • Full piano range for expressive playing
  • 88 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys
  • Intuitive composition with Scale, Chord and Arpeggiator modes
  • Dedicated DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio and more
  • 2000 Analog Lab Pro presets plus UVI Model D and NI The Gentleman pianos

88-key USB MIDI controller for producers

The Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 is a white 88-key USB MIDI controller built for DAW production and live performance. It suits musicians who want a full piano-range keybed with deep software integration. The semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keybed provides a hybrid synth-piano feel across the entire range. Custom DAW scripts give hands-on control over Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, FL Studio and other major workstations.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The controller draws power over USB-C and has no internal fan, so it runs silently and adds negligible heat to a studio desk. Its low current draw means it works from a laptop port without an external supply. There are no moving parts beyond the keys, pads and faders, so acoustic noise is limited to the mechanical action of playing. The 2.5" LCD remains bright without generating warmth.

Bundled accessories and software impact

The bundle adds an Auray piano-style sustain pedal, a Hosa 10-foot MIDI cable and a Kaces dust cover, letting you play expressively and connect external gear straight away. Software includes Analog Lab Pro with 2000 presets, UVI Model D and NI The Gentleman pianos, Ableton Live Lite, plus Loopcloud and Melodics subscriptions. Scale Mode, Chord Mode and the arpeggiator turn the hardware into a composition tool that works without menu diving.

Highlights

  • Full piano range for expressive playing
  • 88 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys
  • Intuitive composition with Scale, Chord and Arpeggiator modes
  • Dedicated DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio and more
  • 2000 Analog Lab Pro presets plus UVI Model D and NI The Gentleman pianos

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 to my computer and the included Auray sustain pedal, and what step is often missed?

Connect the supplied USB-C cable from the keyboard to your computer for power and MIDI, then plug the Auray FP-P1L sustain pedal into the rear pedal input; the step often missed is selecting the KeyLab as the active MIDI input and output inside your DAW preferences before recording.

Which parts of this bundle are most likely to need replacement after extended use?

The Hosa Mid-310 10 ft MIDI cable and the Auray FP-P1L sustain pedal are the items most likely to wear out; cables can develop intermittent connections from repeated bending, and pedal switches can lose click feel over time.

What is the first limitation I will hit when playing long sessions with the 88 semi-weighted keys?

The semi-weighted keybed is lighter than a fully weighted piano action, so during extended playing the reduced resistance can cause finger fatigue faster than a hammer-action keyboard would.

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