Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 Mk3 (White)

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KeyLab Essential 88 mk3
Introducing the all-new KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 from Arturia – a dynamic MIDI keyboard and pad controller designed to elevate your music-making experience. Tailored for musicians and producers alike, this versatile controller seamlessly integrates with your DAW, putting powerful tools at your fingertips.

Unlock your creativity with its expansive feature set, including an expressive 88-key semi-weighted keyboard, 8 intuitive pad controls, customizable faders and encoders, and pitch and modulation wheels. Take command of your music production workflow with ease, thanks to its intuitive transport controls.

Complemented by a comprehensive suite of software from Arturia, UVI, Native Instruments, and Ableton, the KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 provides everything you need to kickstart your next masterpiece. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, this controller is the perfect addition to your studio setup, offering impressive versatility and performance for all levels of expertise.

What's New:
  • A bigger display with 4 contextual buttons
  • 5 dedicated DAW scripts, plus MCU & HUI protocols, for controlling any DAW
  • Enhanced integration with Arturia Software
  • Creative features: Scale mode, Chord Play, Arpeggiator (with presets), Hold function
  • 2 Pad Banks (for finger drumming, clip launching, or User configuration)
  • Bigger software bundle (Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, NI The Gentleman, UVI Model D, Loopcloud & Melodics)
  • Multi-purpose pedal input (Sustain, Footswitch or Expression)
  • USB-C
  • Eco-designed
Key Features
  • Velocity-sensitive 88-note keybed with hybrid synth-piano feel
  • 1 clickable encoder
  • 9 encoders
  • 9 faders (30mm)
  • 6 transport switches
  • 4 command switches
  • 1 modulation wheel
  • 1 pitch bend wheel
  • 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
  • Creative features like Arpeggiator, Chord play, and Scale mode
  • MIDI out, USB, Sustain pedal
  • Premium music-making software bundle
  • Seamless integration with Analog Lab V (included)
The streamlined piano range keyboard
Expand your musical horizons with a semi-weighted 88-note keyboard that removes barriers and makes your creative life easier. From studio to stage, DAW to MIDI hardware, KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 keeps things simple so you can focus on your music with full piano-range expressivity.
Your essential ingredients for creativity
KeyLab Essential provides an array of useful & intuitive controls that’ll get the job done. Enjoy a comfy keybed, tactile faders/encoders/pads, and thoughtful layout that’ll make sense for your setup. Enjoy a hands-on instrument experience balanced with software flexibility.
The best DAW integration
Get creative right out the box with KeyLab Essential’s custom DAW scripts, bringing pre- mapped controls into your workflow with any major DAW. Not only that, but the KeyLab Essential controls work seamlessly with Analog Lab V, the included sound anthology plugin - letting you freely explore thousands of sounds, old and new.
Your musical workhorse
For when you want to get experimental, find a new sound, or just need a bit of extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create fun ever-changing melodies with the Arpeggiator, weave rich chord voicings with Chord play, and always stay in key thanks to Scale mode.
Included software
You’ll also get 6 titles giving you everything you need to make music your own way - here’s what’s included:
  • Analog Lab V software with 2000 synth & keyboard sounds
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • UVI Model D & Native Instruments The Gentleman pianos
  • Loopcloud subscription
  • Melodics subscriptiom
Box content
  • Keyboard Controller
  • Quick Start
  • Registration card
  • USB Cable (C/A)

Additional Information

SKU

8670

Software Included

Analog Lab V software, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, Native Instruments The Gentleman, Loopcloud & Melodics

Warranty

Full Manufacturer's Warranty

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