Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 Black

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Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 Black

Arturia

KeyLab 61 mk3 Black

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 596112
Brand: Arturia
Model: KeyLab 61 mk3 Black
Price: $581.90

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The KeyLab 61 mk3 is a fantastic all-around MIDI controller, especially for producers and keyboardists wanting deep DAW integration and tactile control. The build quality is surprisingly good for its class, and that included Komplete bundle is a huge bonus. It's a great choice for someone who needs a versatile and expressive controller without needing a full-blown stage piano experience.

Product Description

  • Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 Black
  • USB MIDI Keyboard with 61 Velocity-Sensitive Keys and Aftertouch
  • 12 illuminated velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive performance pads
  • Nine touch-sensitive faders and 360° knobs
  • 3.5" full colour screen (480 x 320 pixels) with eight control buttons
  • Scale
  • arpeggiator and chord mode
  • Pitch and modulation wheel
  • Transport and DAW control (play
  • pause
  • save
  • undo
  • redo
  • etc.)
  • Transpose function
  • Connections: Sustain
  • expression and auxiliary pedal input
  • MIDI input and output
  • USB-C connection
  • USB-C bus-powered
  • Robust aluminium housing with wooden side panels
  • NKS support to seamlessly control over 2
  • 000 NKS compatible instruments and effects
  • Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of choice to immediately explore and experience the NKS functionality
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 873 x 278 x 74mm
  • Weight: 6.8 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Included software (download): Analog Lab Pro
  • Mini V
  • Piano V
  • Augmented Strings
  • Rev PLATE-140
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • NI The Gentleman
  • Loopcloud & Melodics
PROS
  • • Solid aluminum chassis with wood accents feels exceptionally well-built and premium.
  • • The full-color screen is genuinely useful for visual feedback and customization.
  • • Aftertouch on the keys adds expressive control previously absent in earlier models.
  • • Native Instruments Komplete Select bundle provides immediate creative possibilities.
CONS
  • • The key action, while decent, isn't a true weighted piano feel.
  • • The wooden side panels, while aesthetically pleasing, are prone to minor finish imperfections.
  • • The USB-C bus power can be limiting for some power-hungry devices.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type Velocity-Sensitive with Aftertouch
Pads 12 velocity/pressure-sensitive performance pads
Knobs/Faders 9 touch-sensitive faders, 360° knobs
Connections Sustain, Expression, Aux Pedal In, MIDI In/Out, USB-C
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a more subtle, nuanced aftertouch – not as intense as some high-end synth action, but still adds welcome expression.
It's reasonably bright, but direct sunlight will wash it out; adjust brightness settings accordingly.
It's compatible with a wide range, but not every single NI instrument is fully NKS-integrated; check compatibility lists online.

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