Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 49-Key Universal MIDI Controller (Aquamarine)
Unlock your music potential with the Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3, a 49-key MIDI controller designed for musicians who demand premium feel and total control. This controller blends a velocity-sensitive hybrid synth-piano keybed with an intuitive layout that keeps your creativity flowing without interruptions.
Designed for Intuitive Performance and Control
Firstly, with a 2.5” LCD display accompanied by contextual buttons, every tweak is clearly displayed for you in real time. The 9 rotary encoders, 9 faders, and a clickable encoder provide precise hands-on control. Furthermore, eight touch and pressure-sensitive pads offer expressive playability. Meanwhile, 8 transport and 4 command switches give you direct access to your DAW functions for a seamless workflow.
Deep Software Integration to Inspire Creativity
Moreover, enjoy effortless control over your sounds with seamless integration with Analog Lab V. Custom DAW scripts ensure compatibility with major software like FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio. Also, MCU/HUI control compatibility lets you customize your setup exactly how you want it.
Flexible Connectivity and Smart Features
The KeyLab Essential mk3 connects easily via USB-C and provides a MIDI 5-pin DIN output for external instruments. It supports a pedal input for sustain, expression, or footswitch control and runs powered directly from USB-C. Lastly, features like the multi-mode arpeggiator, chord, and scale modes, hold function, and semitone transpose give you creative tools at your fingertips.
Key Features
- 49-note velocity-sensitive hybrid synth-piano keybed
- 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons
- Integration with Analog Lab V and custom DAW scripts
- 9 rotary encoders, 9 faders, 1 clickable encoder
- 8 touch and pressure-sensitive pads
- 8 transport switches and 4 command switches
- Multi-mode arpeggiator, chord mode, scale mode, hold function, semitone transpose
- USB-C powered with MIDI 5-pin DIN output and pedal input
- Compact size and lightweight design in aquamarine color