Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 Mk3

Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 61 – 61-Key Universal MIDI Controller Keyboard

The **Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 61** is a powerful and intuitive 61-key MIDI controller designed for musicians, producers, composers, and performers. Featuring a premium velocity-sensitive keybed with a hybrid synth-piano feel, this controller delivers expressive playability while providing seamless integration with popular DAWs and virtual instruments.

Whether you're producing beats, recording in the studio, or performing live, the KeyLab Essential mk3 61 gives you hands-on control with responsive RGB pads, rotary encoders, faders, transport controls, and a bright 2.5-inch LCD display. Creative tools such as Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and the built-in Arpeggiator make composing faster and more inspiring.

The included professional software bundle, featuring Analog Lab with over 2,000 presets, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, Native Instruments The Gentleman, Loopcloud, and Melodics lessons, provides everything you need to start creating music right away. The controller also supports major DAWs including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig, and includes a 5-pin MIDI output for connecting external hardware. 

Key Features

* 61 full-size velocity-sensitive keys with premium hybrid synth-piano feel

* Bright 2.5-inch LCD display for easy navigation

* 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB performance pads

* 9 rotary encoders and 9 faders for precise software control

* Dedicated transport controls for efficient workflow

* Scale Mode, Chord Mode, Hold, and Multi-Mode Arpeggiator

* Seamless integration with Analog Lab and leading DAWs

* USB-C connectivity with 5-pin MIDI Out for external gear

* Sustain/expression pedal input

* Bus-powered via USB for easy setup

* Includes professional music production software package with over 2,000 sounds 

### **Specifications**

* **Keys:** 61 full-size, velocity-sensitive

* **Pads:** 8 RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads

* **Encoders:** 9 rotary encoders

* **Faders:** 9 faders

* **Display:** 2.5-inch LCD

* **Connectivity:** USB-C, 5-pin MIDI Out, Pedal Input

* **Power:** USB Bus Powered

* **Compatibility:** Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later

* **Dimensions:** 890 × 240 × 70 mm

* **Weight:** 3.08 kg 

### **Perfect For**

* Music Producers

* Home & Professional Studios

* Live Performers

* Beat Makers

* Keyboard Players

* Content Creators

* Beginners and Experienced Musicians