Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3

The Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3 redefines the standard for MIDI controllers, providing musicians and producers with the ideal platform to bring their creativity and musical ideas to life. This keyboard is specially designed for seamless integration into the digital workspace, combining Arturia's deep knowledge of classic instrument emulations with the practical demands of modern music creators.

Thanks to its intuitive user interface and multitude of control options, the KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 offers an immediate and inspiring playing experience, allowing you to fully focus on musical creation.

The KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 stands out for its user-friendly design and the ability to effortlessly master complex compositions, setting it apart from other MIDI controllers. Its sophisticated DAW integration allows you to dive straight into the creative process from the get-go, while the color-coordinated, velocity-sensitive pads, responsive faders and knobs, along with the bright LCD screen, enable direct and visually supported interaction with your musical material.

Additional features such as scale and chord modes as well as the arpeggiator open up new horizons for creative expression and performance.

Features of the Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3

• User-friendly interface: Enables intuitive navigation and customization through thoughtfully positioned buttons, knobs, and faders
• Dynamic beat pads: 8 RGB backlit, velocity, and pressure-sensitive pads expand creative possibilities in composition and performance
• Real-time visual feedback: The 2.5-inch LCD screen displays settings and adjustments clearly and comprehensively
• Comprehensive personalization: With 9 knobs and faders, detailed control and customization of sounds and effects are possible
• Context-sensitive control: The adaptability of all controls allows versatile use without complex menu navigation
• Ergonomic design: Provides a comfortable playing experience with strategically positioned pitch and modulation wheels
• Extensive software package: Includes Analog Lab V for access to thousands of high-quality presets
• Innovative composition features: With chord and scale modes as well as an arpeggiator for expanded musical expression possibilities
• Flexible integration: Seamless compatibility with almost all DAWs and Arturia's soft synthesizer collection
• Modern connectivity: USB-C connection for reliable MIDI communication and power supply
• Expanded connectivity options: With MIDI output and inputs for expression controllers for comprehensive integration into various setups

Technical Specifications

• Type: Keyboard Controller
• Number of Keys: 61
• Key Type: Synth Action Keyboard
• Velocity Sensitivity: Yes
• Pads: 8 x RGB, velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch
• Other Controllers: 1 x Pitchbend, 1 x Modulation
• Knobs/Buttons: 9
• Faders: 9
• Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
• Presets: 2000
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 6.35 mm (Control)
• MIDI I/O: Output, USB
• USB: 1 x Type C
• Computer Connection: USB
• Software: Analog Lab V, UVI Model D, NI The Gentleman, Loopcloud, Melodics
• Formats: AAX, AU, VST, NKS, Standalone
• Hardware Requirements - Mac: At least 4 GB RAM, Processor 3.4 GHz or higher, Quad-Core CPU, 3 GB hard disk space
• Hardware Requirements - PC: At least 4 GB RAM, Processor 3.4 GHz or higher, Quad-Core CPU, 3 GB hard disk space
• Operating System Requirements - Mac: MacOS 10.13 or higher
• Operating System Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or higher
• Power Supply: USB bus powered
• Weight: approx. 3.08 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 890 x 240 x 70 mm

Package Contents

• Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3
• 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)