Product Information The music-making essentials Whether you’re a beginner producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your full creative potential with a MIDI controller that breaks down all the barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound. Find joy in your workflow Find the right sound faster than ever. Customize your mix in real-time. Finish that track with ease. Music-making shouldn’t feel like work; KeyLab Essential removes barriers and puts the joy back into your workflow. Your DAW, upgraded Your favorite synth sounds, your DAW transport, and your mixing desk all in one. Enjoy next-level control over your sounds & DAW projects, seamless communication with Analog Lab, and a bundle of pro creative software to supercharge your sound. Quickly inspire new ideas KeyLab Essential doesn’t just help you play & navigate your projects - it’s also built to inspire. Summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and moving chord sequences with its array of creative features, and see where it can take your sound. That quality feeling You want the feeling of a premium instrument, the flexibility of a top-class controller, and the ease-of-use of a beginner keyboard. KeyLab Essential’s sensitive controls, hybrid synth-feel keybed, and smart layout put it all at your fingertips. Your keys to creativity However you choose to make music, KeyLab Essential has all the creative answers - before you’ve even thought of the questions. This controller fits right into your setup to become an extension of your creative identity. Control any DAW Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-mapped controls with your DAW of choice. KeyLab Essential doesn’t just feature familiar MCU & HUI compatibility; it also has custom scripts for major DAWs for next-level integration. Customize your workflow KeyLab Essential easily adapts to your creative needs; recall your favorite ’liked’ presets from Analog Lab, navigate your custom-made playlists, activate custom User programs for your own control assignments, and more. At one with Analog Lab 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. All the software & sounds you need for making music What software & sounds do you get with KeyLab Essential mk3? From a full copy of Analog Lab to a library of over 4 million samples, you’re fully equipped for whatever music you want to make. Essential, intuitive, flexible controls Sometimes you just want to get the job done. KeyLab Essential's focused controls give you quick access to the most useful & intuitive elements of your project & sound without complicating things. A vessel for creativity For when you want to get experimental, find a new sound, or just need a bit of extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create fun ever-changing melodies, create chord voicings, and always stay in key - without thinking twice. Express yourself Need a bigger note range? Trying to save desk space? Want a darker aesthetic to fit your stage setup? KeyLab Essential mk3 comes with 49 & 61-key options, both available in black or white. Your eco-designed MIDI controller A better product for the environment means a more sustainable creative future. KeyLab Essential mk3 follows in the footsteps of MiniLab 3, the world’s first eco-designed MIDI controller; built to perform better, produce less waste, and reduce our carbon footprint for good. Made with minimum 40% recycled plastic, 100% recyclable packaging, and a material carbon footprint reduction of 18%, this controller takes sustainability seriously. Specifications Premium Keybed quality 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel 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 Display control 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls Smart features Multi-mode arpeggiator Chord mode Scale mode Hold function Semitone transpose 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 Platform specifications Windows Win 10+ (64bit) 4 GB RAM 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) 3GB free hard disk space OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU ARM processors not supported on Windows Required configuration Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only). Apple Mac OS 10.13+ 4 GB RAM 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU 3GB free hard disk space OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU Work with ASC An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software
