Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 Aquamarine

Universal Controller for Making Music!

The new KeyLab Essential mk3 series from Arturia raises the bar for accessible, fun, and creative music production and redefines the modern universal keyboard controller. From a fresh new design to an optimized creative workflow and an expanded software bundle, the KeyLab Essential mk3 series promises to shake up the affordable controller market.

Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced producer, or somewhere in between — a MIDI controller that removes all barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound lets you unlock your full creative potential.

Find Joy in Your Workflow

Find the right sound faster than ever. Shape your mix in real time. Finish tracks with ease. Making music shouldn’t feel like work; KeyLab Essential removes the obstacles and puts the joy back into your workflow.

Your DAW, Upgraded

Your favorite synth sounds, DAW transport, and mixer all in one. Enjoy pro-level control over your sounds and projects, seamless communication with Analog Lab, and a bundle of professional creative software to help refine your sound.

Get Inspired Quickly

KeyLab Essential doesn’t just help you play and navigate your projects — it’s designed to inspire. Use the many creative features to spark catchy melodies, interesting rhythms, and moving chord progressions, and see where your sound can go.

The Premium Feel

You want the feel of a high-quality instrument, the flexibility of a pro controller, and the usability of an entry-level keyboard. With sensitive controls, a hybrid synth-feel keybed, and the smart layout of KeyLab Essentials, you’re in control.

Your Key to Creativity

No matter how you make music, KeyLab Essential has creative answers before you even ask the questions. This controller fits right into your setup and becomes an extension of your creative identity.

Control Any DAW

Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-made control for the DAW of your choice. KeyLab Essential not only supports familiar MCU and HUI compatibility, it also includes custom scripts for major DAWs to ensure optimal integration.

Customize Your Workflow

KeyLab Essential adapts easily to your creative needs: recall your favorite Analog Lab presets, browse your custom playlists, activate user programs for your own control mappings, and much more.

One with Analog Lab

Turn Analog Lab into a hardware-like synth and take your sound into your own hands with KeyLab Essential’s seamlessly mapped controls. Tweak parameters, refine effects, and browse presets without touching your computer.

Everything You Need to Make Music

What software and sounds do you get with KeyLab Essential mk3? From a full copy of Analog Lab to a library of over 4 million samples — you’re well equipped for any style of music you want to make.

Essential, Intuitive, Flexible Controls

Sometimes you just want to get the job done. KeyLab Essential’s focused controls give you fast access to the most useful and intuitive elements of your project and sounds, without overcomplicating things.

Keybed

The robust hybrid synth-piano keybed on KeyLab Essential is suitable for both performance and studio beatmaking. It feels smooth and responsive and is complemented by the familiar pitch and modulation wheels plus a pedal input for sustain, footswitch, or expression.

Display

The bright 2.5" display with context-sensitive buttons makes navigation effortless and delivers all the essential real-time information, from parameter values to your current preset.

Pads

Switch between MIDI notes, clip triggering, finger-drumming, or whatever workflow you need. KeyLab Essential’s velocity-sensitive pads are even RGB-color-coded so you always stay organized.

Encoders

Get real hands-on feel and interact with the controls exactly where you need them — from track panning to specific instrument parameters — with fully rotatable encoders.

Faders

Perfect your track levels, envelope settings, selected parameters of your Arturia instruments, and more with ultra-smooth faders.

DAW Control

With KeyLab Essential’s dedicated DAW controls you can switch instantly between editing your synth sounds and controlling your DAW project, so you stay in control at all times. The custom integration scripts even ensure the key controls work perfectly no matter which DAW you use.

A Vessel for Creativity

If you want to experiment, find a new sound, or just need some extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create playful, ever-changing melodies, craft chord voicings, and always stay in key — without thinking twice.

Environmentally Designed MIDI Controller

A better product for the environment means a more sustainable creative future.

KeyLab Essential mk3 follows in the footsteps of MiniLab 3, the world’s first eco-friendly MIDI controller designed to deliver more performance, produce less waste, and sustainably reduce our environmental footprint. With at least 40% recycled plastic, 100% recyclable packaging, and an 18% reduced CO2 footprint, this controller takes sustainability seriously.

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