Type: Keyboard Controller
Number of Keys: 61
Type of Keys: Synth Action
Velocity Sensitive: Yes
Aftertouch: Yes
Pads: 8 x RGB, Velocity Sensitive Pads
Other Controllers: 1 x Pitch Bend, 1 x Modulation
Encoders/Pots: 9 x Knobs
Faders: 9 x Faders
Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
Presets: 2000 Presets
Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4″ (control)
MIDI I/O: Out, USB
USB: 1 x Type C
Computer Connectivity: USB
Software: Analog Labs V, 2 Pianos (UVI Model D, NI The Gentleman), Loopcloud, Melodics
Format: AAX, AU, VST, NKS, Standalone
Hardware Requirements – Mac: 4GB RAM minimum, 3.4GHz Processor or higher, 4 Core CPU, 3GB Disk Space
Hardware Requirements – PC: 4GB RAM minimum, 3.4GHz Processor or higher, 4 Core CPU, 3GB Disk Space
OS Requirements – Mac: MacOS 10.13 or later
OS Requirements – PC: Windows 10 or Later
Power Supply: USB bus powered
Height: 2.76″
Width: 35″
Depth: 9.45″
Weight: 6.8 lbs.
NEW IN MK3:
A bigger display with 4 contextual buttons
5 dedicated DAW scripts, plus MCU & HUI protocols, for controlling
any DAW
Enhanced integration with Arturia Software
Creative features: Scale mode, Chord Play, Arpeggiator (with presets), Hold function
2 Pad Banks (for finger drumming, clip launching, or User configuration)
Bigger software bundle (Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, NI The
Gentleman, UVI Model D, Loopcloud & Melodics)
Multi-purpose pedal input (Sustain, Footswitch or Expression)
USB-C
Eco-designed
YOUR ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR CREATIVITY
Whether you’re a beginner producer or an experienced music maker looking for a refreshed setup, KeyLab Essential distills everything you want in a controller into a simple, fun, expressive keyboard for production and performance. Enjoy comfy keybeds, tactile DAW-integrated controls, and thoughtful layout that simply makes your creative life easier.
ADVANCED FEATURES, SIMPLE WORKFLOW
KeyLab Essential provides an array of useful & intuitive controls that’ll get the job done. Interact with encoders, faders, pads, and more in a way that makes sense for your setup, giving you a hands-on experience balanced with software flexibility.
THE BEST DAW INTEGRATION
Get creative right out the box with KeyLab Essential’s custom DAW scripts, bringing pre-mapped controls into your workflow with any major DAW. Not only that, but the KeyLab Essential controls work seamlessly with Analog Lab V, the included sound anthology plugin – letting you freely explore thousands of sounds old and new.
YOUR MUSICAL WORKHORSE
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 with the Arpeggiator, weave rich chord voicings with Chord play, and always stay in key thanks to Scale mode.
INCLUDED SOFTWARE:
Analog Lab V software with 2000 synth & keyboard sounds
Ableton Live Lite
UVI Model D & Native Instruments The Gentleman pianos
Loopcloud subscription
Melodics subscription
FEATURES:
Velocity-sensitive keybed with hybrid synth-piano feel
1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 faders (30mm), 6 transport
switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend
wheel, 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
MIDI out, USB, Sustain pedal
Premium music-making software bundle
Seamless integration with Analog Lab V (included)
Creative features like Arpeggiator, Chord play, and Scale mode
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