Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 Master-Keyboard White

Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 White — Universal MIDI Controller

The Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 White is a 61-key universal MIDI controller built around a velocity-sensitive hybrid synth-piano keybed. Spanning five octaves, it bridges virtual instruments and recording workflows with hands-on control over plug-ins. The white finish with signature wood-look endpieces fits cleanly into modern studio setups.

Built-in creative tools and deep DAW integration

Running directly on the firmware, a multi-mode arpeggiator, chord mode, and scale mode capture every note as proper MIDI in the DAW. With a 2.5" LCD screen and contextual buttons, preset browsing and parameter tweaking are direct and intuitive. Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio are supported by custom DAW scripts for immediate compatibility, while MCU/HUI and NKS support extend integration further.

Velocity-sensitive keybed and performance controls

• Keys: 61 velocity-sensitive keys with hybrid synth-piano feel — five-octave span for layered parts
• For creative programming, 8 touch- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads enable drum programming, clip launching, and MIDI triggering
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels are placed next to octave and transpose buttons for quick range adjustment

Tactile control surface for mixers and plug-ins

• Rotary Encoders: 9 rotary encoders plus 1 clickable encoder — tactile control over plug-in macros
• Faders: 9 x 30 mm faders in mixer layout — assignable to channel levels and automation lanes
• DAW Command Center features 8 transport switches and 4 command switches to handle play, record, undo, and metronome

USB-C, MIDI DIN, and bundled production software

• USB: USB-C connector, bus-powered — single-cable connection to computers and the Arturia Software Center
• MIDI Output: 5-pin DIN MIDI OUT — direct connection to external hardware synths and modules
• Pedal Input: 6.3 mm TRS control input — assignable for sustain pedal, expression pedal, or footswitch
• Dimensions: 890 x 240 x 70 mm, 3.08 kg — compact desktop footprint despite the five-octave span
• Included with this model: Analog Lab Pro, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, NI The Gentleman, Komplete 15 Select, Loopcloud, Melodics — plus USB-C to USB-A cable