Discover a music-making workflow that’s more personal, accessible, and enjoyable than ever; KeyLab Essential mk3 distills focused controls, inspiring features, and professional software into a keyboard controller package that offers total creative freedom.

Main features

Premium Keybed quality

• 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel

Software integration

• Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
• Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
• Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
• Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience

Included Software titles & services

• Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds
• Ableton Live Lite
• Native Instruments’ The Gentleman
• UVI Model D
• 2-month Loopcloud subscription
• Melodics subscription for 40 lessons

Connectivity

• USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
• MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
• Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
• USB-C powered

Display control

• 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons
• Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls

Pads & controls

• 1 clickable encoder
• 9 rotary encoders
• 9 x 30mm faders
• 8 transport switches
• 4 command switches
• 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel
• 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads

Smart features

• Multi-mode arpeggiator
• Chord mode
• Scale mode
• Hold function
• Semitone transpose