Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White

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Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White

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KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 586181
Brand: Arturia
Model: KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White
Price: $415.80

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The KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 is a fantastic option for keyboard players wanting a comprehensive MIDI controller with a great sound library included. It’s perfect for producers, composers, and pianists needing solid DAW integration and a good feel without needing a premium-priced, fully-weighted action. The included Analog Lab software is a huge bonus, offering a ton of sonic possibilities right out of the box.

Product Description

  • Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White
  • USB MIDI Keyboard
  • 88 velocity-sensitive keys
  • Eight velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch
  • One stepped encoder
  • Nine rotary controls
  • Nine faders (30 mm)
  • Transport section
  • 2.5" LCD display
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • Scale mode
  • Chord play mode
  • Arpeggiator
  • Mackie/HUI Control compatible
  • Seamless integration with Analog Lab (included)
  • USB class compliant
  • 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 (W x H x D): 1258 x 88 x 255 mm
  • Weight: 8.2 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes Arturia Analog Lab software
  • Ableton Live Lite licence
  • UVI Model D piano licence and Native Instruments The Gentleman pianos

*Connectors:*, Control pedal input: 6.3 mm jack, MIDI output: 5-pin DIN, USB-C connection (supplies power as well as MIDI and control information)

PROS
  • • Excellent 88-key action provides a surprisingly responsive and expressive playing experience.
  • • Solid build quality with a matte white finish feels premium and durable.
  • • Comprehensive DAW control with Mackie/HUI compatibility streamlines workflow.
  • • Analog Lab integration offers a vast library of instantly usable sounds and presets.
CONS
  • • The weight makes it less portable; definitely a studio-bound instrument.
  • • Key action, while good, isn't a fully weighted, graded hammer action.
  • • Limited customization options for the LCD display's information.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88 velocity-sensitive
Key Action Semi-weighted, synthetic ivory key surface
Pads 8 velocity-sensitive with aftertouch
Knobs/Faders 9 rotary controls, 9 faders (30mm)
Connections USB, MIDI In/Out, Sustain Pedal Input, Expression Pedal Input
Weight 8.2 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a semi-weighted action, providing some resistance and a decent feel, but lacks the nuanced response of a graded hammer action – it’s a good compromise for studio use.
Absolutely, the KeyLab is designed for broad compatibility and offers extensive MIDI mapping capabilities for almost any setup.
Analog Lab is a great starting point, but the KeyLab functions as a standard MIDI controller, so you can use it with any VST or hardware synth.

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