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Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 Full-Size Universal MIDI Keyboard Controller - White
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Take command of your sounds, and perform like you've always dreamed of. KeyLab Essential 88 is an intuitive, powerful, carefully crafted controller with a full size keyboard that invites you to unleash your creative flow with note-spanning flair. Whether you're a beginner piano player or producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your creative potential with the full-reach of an 88 key MIDI controller that fits seamlessly into any workflow. Whether you are seeking your first keyboard to kick-start a piano playing and production journey, or you simply want the freedom of having every key at hand in your studio or stage setup - KeyLab Essential 88 meets the needs of professional performers and beginner keyboardists alike.
Enjoy next-level control over your DAW projects & plugins as well as seamless communication with Analog Lab and a bundle of pro creative software to supercharge your creativity - all in one. KeyLab Essential 88 doesn't just help you play & navigate your projects - it's also built to inspire. Summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and moving chord sequences with its array of creative features, and see where it can take your sound. You want the feeling of a premium instrument, the flexibility of a top-class controller, and all-round ease-of-use. KeyLab Essential's semi-weighted keybed and smart layout puts it all at your fingertips. A new standard for studio professionals, performers and beginner pianists, the KeyLab Essential 88 carries the legacy of 7 octaves forward, offering an accessible and elegant full-length design; an ideal centerpiece for your professional setup, or for getting your playing skills off the ground. KeyLab Essential 88 comes into its own when improvising a dextrous solo or keying a dynamic lead progression. If you are simply seeking fresh inspiration and pitch-perfect play, it has you covered too. The chord, scale and arpeggiator modes mean you can easily embellish your performance, stay in key and trigger vibrant sequences.
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller Features:
- 88-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 memorizes 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.
- USB-C to USB-A cable included.
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 Product Specifications:
Control any DAW
Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-mapped controls with your DAW of choice. KeyLab Essential doesn't just feature familiar MCU & HUI compatibility; it also has custom scripts for major DAWs meaning next-level integration.
Customize your workflow
KeyLab Essential easily adapts to your creative needs; recall your favorite 'liked' presets from Analog Lab, navigate your custom-made playlists, activate custom User programs for your own control assignments, and more.
At one with Analog Lab
Turn Analog Lab into a hardware synth and get hands-on with your sound thanks to KeyLab Essential's seamlessly mapped controls. Adjust sound parameters, tweak FX, and browse presets without ever needing to touch your computer.
Pro Software Included
From faithfully recreated acoustic instruments and pianos to a myriad of classic and modern synths sounds, KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 has you covered. KeyLab Essential's focused controls give you quick access to the most useful & intuitive elements of your project & sound without complicating things.
Essential, intuitive, flexible controls
Sometimes you just want to get the job done. KeyLab Essential's focused controls give you quick access to the most useful & intuitive elements of your project & sound without complicating things.
Keybed
As comfortable for performance as it is for studio beat-making, KeyLab Essential's semi-weighted keybed is smooth & responsive, complemented by the familiar Pitch & Mod wheels and Pedal input for sustain, footswitch, or expression.
Display
Get the essential real-time info you need, from parameter values to your current preset, with a bright 2.5" display, complete with contextual buttons that make navigation effortless.
Pads
Switch between MIDI notes, clip triggering, finger-drumming, or whatever you need them to do. KeyLab Essential's velocity & pressure-sensitive pads are even RGB color-coded so you can keep track at all times.
Encoders
Get that real hands-on feeling and interact with crucial controls right where you need them, from track panning to specific instrument parameters, with full rotation encoders.
Faders
Tweak your track levels, envelope settings, selected parameters on your Arturia instruments, and more with ultra-smooth faders at your fingertips.
DAW controls
Instantly switch from sculpting your synth sounds to piloting your DAW project with KeyLab Essential's dedicated DAW controls, so you're in control at all times. Its custom integration scripts even ensure that the most crucial controls work perfectly, whatever DAW you're using.
Chord play
Play rich, full, powerful chords with a single key by selecting from built-in chord presets, or inputting your own custom chord shapes - great for when you need to lay some new ideas down.
Scale mode
Set your playing free and never go out of key with KeyLab Essential's Scale mode, which quickly locks the keybed to one of several built-in scales.
Arpeggiator
Turn chords or selections of notes into vibrant melodies and rhythmic ideas with a built-in Arpeggiator, complete with Hold function to keep the notes flowing.
Split point
Program a split point to load two different sounds across the keyboard. Combine to your heart's content and create that perfect performance-ready setup.
A deeper connection
KeyLab Essential mk3 takes DAW integration to another level. Tweak your sound settings, create custom mappings, launch clips & scenes, and navigate around any project in real-time, all without ever leaving KeyLab Essential's controls. You're in full control thanks to custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, with MCU & HUI compatibility and support for other major DAWs.
Premium Keybed quality
88-note velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard
Pads & controls
1 clickable encoder
9 rotary encoders
9 x 30mm faders
8 transport switches
4 command switches
1 modulation wheel & bend wheel
8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
Display control
2.5" LCD display with contextual buttons
Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls
Smart features
Multi-mode arpeggiator
Chord mode
Scale mode
Hold function
Semitone transpose
Software integration
Seamless integration with Analog Lab Pro and V Collection: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience
Included Software titles & services
Analog Lab Pro software with 2000+ sounds
Ableton Live Lite
Native Instruments' Komplete Select
UVI Model D
2-month Loopcloud subscription
Melodics subscription for 40 lessons
Connectivity
USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
USB-C powered
Windows Platform specifications
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows
Apple Platform specifications
Mac OS 11+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Work with ASC
An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.
Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Dimensions
Size : 49.53 x 10.04 x 2.63 inches (1258 x 255 x 66.8mm)
Weight : 18.08 lbs. (8.2 Kg)
Each KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 Retail Box Includes:
(1) Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 Full-Size Universal MIDI Keyboard Controller - White
(1) USB-A to USB-C cable
(1) Registration card
Only the best software & sounds, included
The same sounds, samples, and music-making software used by pro producers and your favorite artists, included with KeyLab Essential mk3 as standard. Whatever your style, ability, or experience, you'll have everything you need to make your music a reality. Here's what you'll get-
Analog Lab Pro Keyboard Anthology
Thousands of synth & keys presets A library of the finest basses, fattest synths, smoothest orchestral sounds, and more, from vintage to modern, powered by V Collection, Augmented Series, and Pigments.
Ableton Live Lite
Music recording software. Record, perform, and produce anything with an introduction to one of the hottest DAWs in the business, including instrument presets, drums, FX, MIDI clips, and more.
Model D
A timeless grand piano. The epic stage-sized character of a Steinway grand piano, arguably the most iconic piano of all time, sampled in detail to bring your production to life.
N I Komplete Select
Comprehensive music production suites Choose between 3 different bundles. Craft with iconic synths, sampled sounds, and effects from Komplete 15 Select - a hand-picked production toolkit.
Loopcloud
Millions of samples & loops. A 2-month subscription to Loopcloud with millions of hi-def royalty-free samples, from lo-fi drums to vocal one-shots, with 2GB of samples including a welcome pack and a specially-crafted Arturia selection.
Melodics
Learn with KeyLab Essential mk3 Improve your pad & keyboard skills with a subscription to Melodics, offering 40 lessons, tips, and musical hacks that are fun, easy, and tailored to your style.