Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black
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KeyLab 88 mk3 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
612849
Brand:
Arturia
Model:
KeyLab 88 mk3 Black
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)
Price:
$1,054.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The KeyLab 88 mk3 is a serious contender for any keyboardist needing deep DAW integration and a quality feel. The Fatar action is a real highlight at this price point, and the build quality is genuinely impressive. This is a fantastic choice for producers, composers, and performers who want a versatile, well-built control surface.
Product Description
- Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black
- USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard
- Fatar keyboard (TP/110) with hammer action and 88 weighted keys with aftertouch
- 12 illuminated velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive performance pads
- Nine touch-sensitive faders and 360° rotary controls
- Scale
- arpeggiator and chord mode
- Transport and DAW control (play
- pause
- save
- undo
- redo)
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- Sustain
- expression and auxiliary pedal input
- MIDI input and output
- USB-C connection
- USB-C bus-powered
- 3.5" full colour screen (480 x 320 pixels) with eight control buttons
- Robust aluminium housing with wooden side panels
- NKS support for direct control of over 2000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects
- Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of your choice for immediate testing and use of the NKS functionality
- Dimensions: (L x W x H): 1295 x 323 x 113 mm
- Weight: 15.7 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
- Includes sheet music stand
- computer stand
- USB cable (C/A)
PROS
- • Robust aluminum chassis with wood panels feels exceptionally solid and premium.
- • Fatar TP/110 keybed delivers a surprisingly realistic, nuanced hammer action.
- • Comprehensive DAW control and NKS support streamlines workflow significantly.
- • Bright, clear 3.5” screen offers excellent visual feedback for parameter adjustments.
CONS
- • Aftertouch, while present, is a bit subtle and may not satisfy all players.
- • The included Komplete Select bundle, while valuable, is a one-time offering.
- • Size and weight make it less ideal for smaller spaces or mobile setups.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Fatar TP/110 Hammer Action with Aftertouch
Pads
12 velocity/pressure-sensitive performance pads
Knobs/Faders
9 touch-sensitive faders, 12 rotary controls
Connections
USB-C, MIDI In/Out, Sustain, Expression, Auxiliary Pedal Inputs
Weight
25.4 lbs (11.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly responsive and dynamic; while not quite a top-tier grand piano feel, it's a significant step up from many synth actions and provides a good balance of weight and playability.
It’s pressure-sensitive, meaning you apply continuous pressure to control the effect; it doesn't respond to velocity like a keybed’s velocity sensitivity.
Yes, Arturia has a strong relationship with Native Instruments, and the NKS implementation is generally seamless and very well supported across a broad range of instruments and effects.
