Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller – Black

Full-Size MIDI Control With Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3

Take command of your music with the KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 in Black, a professional-grade MIDI controller with a full 88-note keybed that delivers expressive, performance-ready control. Designed for composers, performers, and producers, it combines tactile control with seamless integration into your DAW and Arturia software, giving you instant access to thousands of sounds and presets. Ideal for studio production, live performance, and home practice setups.

Whether you’re sketching musical ideas, composing full tracks, or performing live, the KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 allows for a natural workflow. Its semi-weighted keys, responsive pads, faders, and encoders make creating dynamic performances intuitive, while advanced features like Chord, Scale, Arpeggiator, and Split Point modes expand your expressive possibilities.

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Hands-On Creative Control

The KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 gives you full tactile control over your DAW and Arturia software instruments. Quickly access essential controls, customize user presets, and navigate your favorite sounds in Analog Lab Pro. Multi-mode Arpeggiator, Chord, and Scale modes make composing sequences or harmonies effortless and inspiring.

Connectivity And Integration

USB-C connectivity powers the controller and handles MIDI communication. Use the 5-pin DIN output to integrate with external instruments, and the pedal input supports sustain, expression, or footswitch control. Compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, and Bitwig Studio, with MCU/HUI support and NKS compatibility for seamless integration with Native Instruments’ Komplete ecosystem.

Build And Usability

The KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 is built for comfort, precision, and professional performance. Its full-length 88-note semi-weighted keybed offers an authentic playing feel. RGB pads, smooth faders, and rotary encoders provide intuitive tactile control. A bright 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons offers immediate feedback, while a solid, durable chassis ensures long-lasting reliability for studio or stage use.

KEY FEATURES: Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller

• Keybed: 88-note velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard for expressive playing.
• Pads: 8 RGB touch & pressure-sensitive pads for finger drumming, clip launching, or note input.
• Encoders & Faders: 9 rotary encoders, 9 faders, 1 clickable encoder for full hands-on control.
• DAW Integration: Custom scripts for major DAWs, MCU/HUI support, NKS-compatible.
• Arpeggiator & Scale: Multi-mode arpeggiator, Chord & Scale modes, Hold function, Split Point feature.
• Display: 2.5” LCD with contextual buttons for intuitive visual feedback.
• Connectivity: USB-C powered, MIDI 5-pin DIN output, pedal input.
• Software Bundle: Analog Lab Pro (2000+ sounds), Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments The Gentleman, UVI Model D, Loopcloud & Melodics subscriptions.