Arturia
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White musical keyboard controller
Full-range 88-key USB MIDI controller with hybrid synth-piano feel keybed, Scale and Chord modes, arpeggiator, RGB pads, nine faders.
- Full piano range with 88 semi-weighted keys
- Intuitive creation via Scale, Chord and Arpeggiator modes
- Direct DAW control for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio
- 2000 Analog Lab Pro presets plus UVI and NI pianos
- Bright 2.5" LCD with RGB pads for instant feedback
Full piano-range controller
The white Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 places 88 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys in a hybrid synth-piano keybed, giving musicians the complete piano span for studio production and live performance. It ships with a deep software bundle that includes Analog Lab Pro, two piano virtual instruments, Ableton Live Lite, and subscriptions to Loopcloud and Melodics so players can start creating immediately.
Sustained creative workflow
Custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, FL Studio and other hosts keep transport, mixer and instrument parameters under direct hardware control during long sessions without menu diving. Scale Mode, Chord Mode and the built-in arpeggiator turn music theory into hands-on tools, letting songwriters and beat-makers maintain momentum across extended writing periods.
Thermals noise and power
The unit draws power over a single USB-C connection, eliminating an external supply and keeping desk heat and cable clutter to a minimum. With no moving cooling parts the controller runs silently, so the only sound in the room comes from the speakers or headphones you choose.
Highlights
- Full piano range with 88 semi-weighted keys
- Intuitive creation via Scale, Chord and Arpeggiator modes
- Direct DAW control for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio
- 2000 Analog Lab Pro presets plus UVI and NI pianos
- Bright 2.5" LCD with RGB pads for instant feedback
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does the 88-key semi-weighted keybed stay quiet and cool during long studio sessions?
The 88 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys are purely mechanical and draw power only through the USB-C connection, so they generate no heat and add no fan noise to the room.
What computer port and software must I already have to use the KeyLab Essential 88 mk3?
You need a free USB-C port on a Mac or PC and a DAW such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro or FL Studio to take full advantage of the custom integration scripts.
Will the nine faders, eight RGB pads and 2.5" LCD work alongside an older MIDI controller I keep for live gigs?
Each controller appears as a separate USB MIDI device, so the faders, pads and screen on this unit operate independently of any other keyboard you connect.
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