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White 61-key MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders and 2.5-inch LCD display

Arturia

Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 White MIDI

SKU CH-09TX-CDW8S

A 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel, 9 rotary encoders, 9 x 30mm faders, 8 touch-sensitive pads, a 2.5 LCD display, and integrated arpeggiator.

  • 61-note hybrid synth-piano keybed for expressive playing
  • 9 faders, 9 encoders and 8 pads for hands-on mixing
  • 5 LCD gives real-time visual feedback on every tweak
  • USB-C plus 5-pin MIDI out connects computer and hardware
  • Analog Lab V with 2000+ sounds included for instant creativity

Premium 61-Note Keybed

The Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 White is a velocity-sensitive MIDI controller built for producers and performers who want a hybrid synth-piano feel. Its premium keybed responds to nuanced playing while 8 touch-sensitive pads, 9 rotary encoders and 9 30mm faders give hands-on control over virtual instruments and DAW parameters.

Thermals Noise Power

The controller draws power directly from its USB-C connection to a computer, so there is no external supply to manage and no fan noise to hear. Passive operation keeps the studio silent while the unit stays cool during extended sessions, and the single cable handles both data and power without added clutter.

Bundled Software Value

Included Analog Lab V delivers over 2000 sounds with smart-assigned controls, while Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments The Gentleman and UVI Model D expand the sonic palette immediately. A 2-month Loopcloud subscription and Melodics access add fresh samples and interactive lessons, and custom DAW scripts plus MCU/HUI support tighten workflow in major hosts.

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Price $459.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 106 comparable items (median $312.49).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I connect the KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 to my computer and external gear?

Connect the USB-C port to your computer for power and MIDI data. Use the 5-pin DIN output to send MIDI to external hardware. A sustain, expression or footswitch plugs into the control input.

What controls might wear out first with heavy daily use?

The 8 touch- and pressure-sensitive pads, 9 rotary encoders, 9 faders, modulation wheel, pitch-bend wheel and clickable encoder are all moving parts that can develop noise or drift over time.

At what point does the arpeggiator or chord mode stop responding during a long session?

The controller sends MIDI data continuously; any latency or freeze will come from the host computer or software, not from the KeyLab itself.

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