Detail 01
Hybrid synth-piano keybed
The 88-key layout uses semi-weighted waterfall keys for piano-style expression.
Product detailSKU #1500000424179
ArturiaKeyLab Essential 88 mk3 Controller Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 88-key MIDI controller built for expressive playing, hands-on songwriting tools and integrated DAW control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keyboard players wanting an 88-key piano-style layout
- Producers using Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Cubase or FL Studio
- Songwriters who want Scale Mode, Chord Mode and an arpeggiator
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a standalone sound-generating keyboard
- Players who do not need an 88-key layout
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Aftertouch
Pressing harder after a note triggers can add modulation.
Detail 03
8 backlit pads
They can be assigned to device macros.
Detail 04
DAW integration
Transport, mixing and plug-in or virtual-instrument control are available from the controller interface.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a MIDI controller designed to work standalone or with a DAW.
- 02Its keys are semi-weighted waterfall keys with aftertouch.
- 03The included software bundle lists Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, Komplete 15 Select, Loopcloud and Melodics.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many keys does the KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 have?
It has 88 keys.
02Does it support aftertouch?
Yes. The keys support aftertouch for modulation after notes trigger.
03Which DAWs are listed for pre-mapped integration?
Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Cubase and FL Studio.
04What software is included?
The supplied bundle lists Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, a Komplete 15 Select bundle of choice, Loopcloud and Melodics.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000424179
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