Arturia Keylab Essential 3 61
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The KeyLab Essential 3 is a master keyboard offered by the brand Arturia.
It offers a new level of accessibility, enjoyment, and creativity in music production, redefining the very essence of a modern universal control keyboard. From its sleek new design to its greatly improved creative workflow, all while including a comprehensive software bundle: it promises to disrupt the market for affordable controllers. It enables contemporary musicians and sound explorers to expand their musical setup without breaking the bank.
Keylab Essential 3 Highlights:
- Suited for all styles and setups
 - The new standard in affordable control keyboards
 - Directly linked to Arturia's leading software ranges
 
For producers working on Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) setups (Ableton Live, Logic, etc.), musicians with hybrid setups, or artists using physical instruments; enhance any creative setup or musical style with MIDI output and USB power, unmatched DAW compatibility, and premium software.
A control keyboard that doesn't need tons of controls, multiple sub-menus, or complex setups to function. KeyLab Essential 3 is modern, user-friendly, and removes barriers to creation for high-level music production.
Many musicians and producers use Arturia's award-winning software; KeyLab Essential 3 is part of this essential range and integrates seamlessly with Analog Lab V, Pigments, and V Collection.
Keylab Essential MK3 Key Features

New creative functions:
Scale mode, chord mode, and arpeggiator, making composition, songwriting, and rhythm creation more intuitive than ever.

Custom DAW integration:
KeyLab Essential 3 offers custom scripts for deeper control of DAWs, including Ableton Live Logic Pro X, FL Studio, and more.

More versatile presets:
The 2000 presets included in Analog Lab V are no longer limited to vintage sounds; users can enjoy unique hybrid sounds, modern synths, orchestral sounds, and much more.

Easier controls and interface:
RGB backlit pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, contextual button, and new bright 2.5-inch LCD screen for real-time feedback.
In Conclusion
This product now includes Analog Lab V, 2 pianos (UVI Model D, The Gentleman by NI), as well as subscriptions to Loopcloud and Melodics.
Technical sheet
- Number of keys 61 keys
 - Touch Light touch
 
- Keyboard 
- 49 and 61 velocity-sensitive keys with a synth-piano hybrid touch
 
 - Control 
- 1 clickable encoder
 - 9 rotary encoders
 - 9 30 mm faders
 - Transport bar with 8 buttons
 - 4 switches
 - 1 modulation wheel and Pitch Bend wheel
 - 8 touch-sensitive pads
 
 - Screen Control 
- 2.5" LCD screen with contextual buttons
 - Real-time feedback on settings and controls
 
 - Smart Functions 
- Multi-mode arpeggiator
 - Chord mode
 - Scale mode
 - Hold function
 - Half-tone transposition
 
 - Software Integration 
- Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: sound selection, preset navigation, 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 fully customizable experience
 
 - Included Software and Services 
- Analog Lab V software with over 2000 sounds
 - Ableton Live Lite
 - Native Instruments' The Gentleman
 - UVI Model D
 - 2-month subscription to Loopcloud
 - Melodics subscription for 40 lessons
 
 - Connectivity 
- USB-C connects to computers and MIDI control center
 - 5-pin DIN MIDI output for connecting to external instruments and equipment
 - Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or control pedal
 - Powered by USB-C
 
 - Computer Configuration Required: Windows 
- Win 10+ (64bit)
 - 4 GB of RAM
 - 4-core CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
 - 6 GB of free space on the hard drive
 - OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
 - ARM processors are not supported under Windows
 
 - Required Configuration: Apple 
- Mac OS 10.13+
 - 4 GB of RAM
 - 4-core CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
 - 3 GB of free space on the hard drive
 - OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU