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Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3, Black
The Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 is a full-size USB-C MIDI keyboard controller built as the central hub between your hardware and software, in Black. It pairs a playable keybed with hands-on controls and deep DAW and Analog Lab integration.
Its 88 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with a hybrid synth-piano feel are joined by eight RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, nine rotary encoders, nine 30mm faders, a clickable browsing encoder and a 2.5-inch LCD with contextual buttons. Scale, Chord and Arpeggiator modes plus a Part function for keyboard splits add creative control, while dedicated transport and DAW commands, with custom scripts for Live, Logic, FL Studio, Cubase and Bitwig and MCU/HUI support, keep you in command of your session.
It is bus-powered and ships with Analog Lab V (2000+ sounds), Ableton Live Lite and more. DjLab supplies genuine Arturia in Lebanon with USD pricing, warranty handled locally, and fast delivery.
| Type | USB-C MIDI keyboard controller (Black) |
| Keys | 88 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys, hybrid synth-piano feel |
| Pads | 8 RGB velocity/pressure-sensitive |
| Controls | 9 encoders, 9x 30mm faders, clickable encoder, 2.5" LCD |
| Modes | Scale, Chord, Arpeggiator, Part (splits) |
| DAW | Scripts for Live/Logic/FL/Cubase/Bitwig; MCU/HUI |
| Software | Analog Lab V (2000+), Ableton Live Lite, NI The Gentleman |
| Power | USB bus-powered |
Detailed technical specifications are shown in the Overview section above.
4 reviews from leading pro-audio publications
“You also get Ableton Live Lite and time-limited subscriptions for Melodics and Loopcloud. ... Keylab 88 Mk3’s keyboard has a great feel with an action that leans slightly towards the heavier side.”Read full review →
“4 responses to “Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk.3: Is Bigger Better?- Review” ... Love to get that action on an Astrolab. ... The main miss on the MK3 Keylabs is the absence of polyphonic aftertouch. At least for me, this is the main reason why I’m not going to upgrade from the MK2 version I own.”Read full review →
“Everything feels smooth, sturdy, and solid with satisfying feedback on keys, button clicks, pads and more. Arturia has mentioned that special care was taken when designing the keybed, and it definitely shows.”Read full review →
“Design and Build Quality The Keylab 88 MK3 makes a striking first impression with its elegant, clean design that balances modern aesthetics with all the right functional considerations.”Read full review →
