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Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3
The Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 is a 61-key MIDI keyboard that gives you direct, clear access to your music production. The controller combines a velocity-sensitive keyboard with practical controls, creative performance features, and software equipment that’s ready to use right away. With close integration into popular DAWs and coordinated collaboration with Arturia software, you get a workflow where you can quickly capture, edit, and develop ideas—without constantly switching between mouse, keyboard, and instrument.
Control that makes sense straight away
The surface is designed so that you can reach important functions immediately. 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs give you quick access to volume levels, parameters, and fine adjustments, while the dedicated transport control makes central DAW commands instantly available. This saves you time and keeps your focus on what you’re playing or producing right now.There’s also a 2.5-inch LCD display that clearly shows settings and assignments. This means you’re not working blind—you get visual feedback in real time. This is a clear advantage in everyday use, especially with changing projects, different instruments, and individual assignments.
Creative tools instead of empty extra functions
The keyboard gives you more than just classic MIDI input. Scale modes, chord modes, and the arpeggiator help you expand musical ideas in a structured way and reach results faster. This is especially useful when you want to develop harmonies, vary melodies, or try out rhythmic patterns directly on the controller.The 8 RGB pads respond to velocity and pressure, expanding their range of uses significantly. They’re suitable for drums, clips, trigger tasks, or performance-style inputs, and they fit naturally into the overall design. This way, the controller isn’t limited to a single working method—it adapts to different production styles.
Built for everyday DAW work
A key point is the seamless DAW integration. The model is designed to work smoothly with common production environments, while also making access to Arturia’s instruments particularly fluid. If you work with software, you don’t want complicated setup—you want direct control. That’s exactly what this keyboard is designed for.Even the connections stay practical. USB-C handles MIDI communication and bus-powered power delivery. There’s also a MIDI output and a pedal input that you can flexibly use for control, sustain, modulation, or expression tasks. This makes it easy to integrate the controller into compact setups as well as slightly more elaborate workstations.
Software you can start using right away
The delivery package includes not only hardware, but also a sensibly assembled software base. Analog Lab V with over 2000 presets provides a wide range of sounds straight away, while additional titles such as Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, and The Gentleman make it easier to get started or expand your setup. Plus, Loopcloud and Melodics content rounds out your creative and hands-on approach to the instrument in a meaningful way.This means the Arturia controller isn’t just an input device, but a complete starting point for production, arrangement, and performance. You get a tool that’s quick to grasp, structured to operate, and leaves enough room for growing requirements.
Who is the KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 for?
This model is just right for you if you’re looking for a straightforward master keyboard that’s quick to set up and takes real work off your hands in everyday production. It’s suitable for beginners who want a clear path to DAW, software instruments, and performance features, as well as for advanced producers who need a compact, direct, and sensibly equipped control hub.
Ideal for home studios focused on software instruments
Useful for songwriting, beat production, and arrangement
Suitable for users of VST, AU, AAX, NKS, and standalone software
Interesting for anyone who prefers 61 keys and direct DAW control
It’s particularly well suited if you don’t just want a keyboard for playing in, but a tool that lets you select presets, shape parameters, develop patterns, and control your project centrally. If you work with virtual instruments and place value on a clear workflow, you’ll find a well-matched solution here.
Features Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 MK3
MIDI keyboard controller with 61 velocity-sensitive keys for production, composition, and DAW control
Synth-action keyboard with a direct, responsive playing feel
Seamless integration with popular DAWs and close workflow with Arturia software
8 RGB pads with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch for drums, triggers, and performance tasks
9 rotary knobs and 9 faders for quick access to mixes, sounds, and effects
2.5-inch LCD display with clear visualization of settings and control data
Dedicated transport control for direct control of central DAW functions
Pitch bend and modulation wheel for more expressive playing
Scale modes, chord modes, and the arpeggiator for working faster on musical ideas
USB-C connection for MIDI communication and power supply via the computer
MIDI output and pedal input for integrating into versatile setups
Extensive software package with Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, The Gentleman, Loopcloud, and Melodics
Technical data
Type
Keyboard controller
Number of keys
61
Key type
Synth-action keyboard
Velocity sensitivity
Yes
Pads
8 x RGB | velocity-sensitive | with aftertouch
Additional controllers
1 x pitch bend | 1 x modulation
Rotary knobs
9
Fader
9
Transport control
Yes
Presets
Over 2000
Pedal inputs
1 x 6.35 mm control
MIDI I/O
MIDI Out | USB
USB
1 x USB-C
Computer connection
USB
Plugin formats
AAX | AU | VST | NKS | Standalone
Hardware requirements Mac
At least 4 GB RAM | Quad-Core CPU | 3.4 GHz or higher | 3 GB hard drive space
Hardware requirements PC
At least 4 GB RAM | Quad-Core CPU | 3.4 GHz or higher | 3 GB hard drive space
Mac operating system
macOS 10.13 or higher
PC operating system
Windows 10 or higher
Power supply
USB bus powered
Weight
3.08 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)
890 x 240 x 70 mm
What’s included
Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 MIDI controller
USB-A to USB-C cable
License card
Included software
Analog Lab V software with over 2000 presets
Ableton Live Lite
Native Instruments’ The Gentleman
UVI Model D
2-month Loopcloud subscription
Melodics subscription (unlimited trial subscription + bonus lessons)
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