Arturia Keylab Essential mk3 49-Key MIDI Controller - Black
ART-KEYES349BK
$399
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The KeyLab Essential delivers professional-grade music production capabilities in a surprisingly accessible package that punches well above its weight class. This lightweight MIDI keyboard controller combines elegant design with the comprehensive feature set typically reserved for premium models, making it an ideal companion for studio sessions, live performances, and creative jamming alike. Beyond simply triggering sounds from your modules and software instruments, the KeyLab Essential seamlessly integrates with your digital audio workstation to streamline your entire production workflow.
Built-in compatibility with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio means you can control transport functions, adjust plugin parameters, and manage track levels directly from the hardware. The nine endless encoders and nine faders provide tactile control over sound sculpting parameters, while the velocity-sensitive keys and eight backlit RGB pads offer expressive performance capabilities. Additional creative tools like the classic-style arpeggiator, chord play function, and scale mode can be combined to inspire new musical ideas and ensure you always stay in key.
The included Arturia Analog Lab V software provides immediate access to over 2000 presets from the acclaimed V Collection, spanning vintage and modern keyboard sounds from searing synth leads to lush string pads and authentic acoustic pianos. Arturia's MIDI Control Center software allows complete customisation of the hardware controls, letting you create and save personalised configurations that can be recalled directly from the KeyLab Essential itself. With USB-C connectivity, comprehensive MIDI implementation, and support for sustain and expression pedals, this controller provides everything needed for professional music production and performance.
- 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard
- Eight velocity - and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
- Two pad banks for a total of 16 functional pads
- Dentented and clickable main encoder knob for navigation
- Large easy-to-read display
- DAW Transport control via dedicated buttons plus Save, Quantize, Undo, and Redo
- Nine endless encoder knobs and nine faders
- Wheels for pitch-bend and modulation
- Hold button for hands-free (and feet-free) sustain
- Full-featured classic synth style arpeggiator
- Chord play memorises and plays user defined chords from one note
- Scale mode makes it easy to always play in the right key and tonality
- Hold, Arpeggiator, Chord, and Scale can be combined
- Octave and semitone transpose functions
- USB-C powered
- MIDI via USB-C and standard 5-pin MIDI output
- 1/4-inch TRS input accepts sustain, switch, or expression/continuous control pedal
- Included software: Arturia Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments The Gentleman, UVI Grand Piano Model D, Melodics subscription, Loopcloud subscription
- USB-C to USB-A cable included