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Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 MK3 MIDI Controller - White - Mint, Open Box
MSRP: $109900
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Description
Description
Unlock Creative Flow with the Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 MIDI Controller - White
Take command of your sounds and perform like you've always dreamed of. KeyLab Essential 88 is an intuitive, powerful, carefully crafted controller with a full-size keyboard that invites you to unleash your creative flow with note-spanning flair.
- 88-note velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard
- 1 clickable encoder, 9 rotary encoders, and 9 x 30mm faders
- 8 velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
- 2.5-inch LCD display with contextual navigation
- Multi-mode arpeggiator, chord mode, scale mode, and hold function
- DAW integration with custom scripts for major software
- Seamless integration with Analog Lab Pro and V Collection
- USB-C connectivity and 5-pin MIDI output
- Control input for sustain, expression, or footswitch
- USB bus-powered
Whether you’re a beginner piano player or producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your creative potential with the full reach of an 88-key MIDI controller that fits seamlessly into any workflow. KeyLab Essential 88 meets the needs of professional performers and beginner keyboardists alike, offering both premium feel and versatile features.
Turn Analog Lab into a hardware synth and get hands-on with your sound thanks to KeyLab Essential’s seamlessly mapped controls. Adjust sound parameters, tweak FX, and browse presets without ever needing to touch your computer. Summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and moving chord sequences with its array of creative features, and see where it can take your sound.
Essential, Intuitive, Flexible Controls
KeyLab Essential’s focused control layout gives you quick access to your project’s most useful elements. The semi-weighted keybed is smooth and responsive, complemented by pitch and modulation wheels, pedal inputs, and smart DAW controls for total project navigation.
Practice Meets Perfect
KeyLab Essential 88 comes into its own when improvising a dexterous solo or keying a dynamic lead progression. Chord, scale, and arpeggiator modes allow you to easily embellish your performance, stay in key, and trigger vibrant sequences.
A Deeper Connection
Thanks to custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, as well as MCU and HUI compatibility, KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 lets you tweak sound settings, launch clips, and navigate projects in real-time — all from the controller.
Your Eco-Designed MIDI Controller
Following in the footsteps of MiniLab 3, KeyLab Essential mk3 is built using sustainable practices, including recycled plastic construction and 100% recycled packaging — combining eco-responsibility with premium build quality.
SPECIFICATIONS
Included Software Titles and Services
- Analog Lab Pro with 2,000+ sounds
- Ableton Live Lite
- Native Instruments The Gentleman upright piano
- UVI Model D grand piano
- 2-month Loopcloud subscription with 2GB of samples
- Melodics subscription with 40 keyboard and pad lessons
Controls and Smart Features
- Encoders: 9 rotary + 1 clickable encoder
- Faders: 9 x 30mm
- Switches: 8 transport + 4 command
- Pads: 8 velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
- Display: 2.5-inch LCD with contextual navigation buttons
- Smart Functions: Chord mode, scale mode, multi-mode arpeggiator, semitone transpose, hold function
Connectivity
- USB-C to computer and MIDI Control Center
- 5-pin MIDI DIN output
- Pedal input: sustain, expression, or footswitch
- USB bus powered
Platform Compatibility
- Windows: Windows 10+ (64-bit), 4GB RAM, 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo), 3GB free disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU (no ARM support)
- Mac: macOS 11+, 4GB RAM, Intel or M1 CPU, 3GB free disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- Plugin Formats: Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
Box Content
- KeyLab Essential Unit
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- Registration card
Dimensions
- Size: 49.53 x 10.04 x 2.63 inches (1258 x 255 x 66.8 mm)
- Weight: 18.08 lbs (8.2 kg)
Manufacturer: Arturia
Model: KEYLAB 88 MK3 WHITE
SKU: I825648-GA9992511-2-WHXB
EAN: 3760033532073
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