Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 Master-Keyboard Alpine White

A 61-key MIDI controller with hybrid keybed and Analog Lab V

The Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 Alpine White is a 61-key MIDI controller with a velocity-sensitive hybrid synth-piano keybed for producers who want hands-on control over software instruments and DAW sessions. The limited-edition all-white enclosure pairs with colorful RGB pads for a striking look on any studio desk. Bus-powered over USB-C, it ships with Analog Lab V and over 2000 presets. Deep DAW integration through custom scripts and MCU/HUI compatibility makes transport, mixing, and instrument editing feel immediate.

What sets this Alpine White edition apart

The housing uses at least 40% recycled plastic with fully recyclable packaging, cutting the material carbon footprint by 18%. A 2.5" LCD screen with a clickable encoder and four contextual buttons lets users browse Analog Lab presets without touching the mouse. A built-in arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, and Hold function run independently of any software.

Velocity-sensitive keybed — expressive playing across five octaves

The hybrid synth-piano feel balances synth action and weighted piano response.

• Keys Number: 61 — five full octaves for two-handed playing
• Keyboard type: Velocity-Sensitive, Hybrid synth-piano feel
• Pitch bend: Yes — dedicated pitch and modulation wheels

Hands-on controls — encoders, faders, pads, and screen

Every parameter maps to a physical control.

• Rotary encoders: 9 plus 1 clickable encoder — browse presets and tweak parameters
• Faders: 9 × 30 mm
• Pads and display: 8 touch- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads with 2.5" LCD — finger drumming, clip launching, real-time feedback

Connectivity and included software — plug in and start producing

A single USB-C cable handles data and power; the 5-pin MIDI OUT and control pedal input extend the rig to external hardware.

• Outputs and Inputs: MIDI OUT (5-pin DIN) and Control Pedal input — drive external MIDI hardware, assignable to sustain/expression/footswitch
• Power: USB-C bus-powered — no battery or external adapter required
• Software and Package Content: Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, Komplete Select, UVI Model D, Loopcloud, Melodics — production-ready out of the box; USB-C to USB-A cable and Registration Card included