Full-size universal Midi controller
Take command of your sounds, and perform like you’ve always dreamed of. KeyLab Essential 88 is an intuitive, powerful, carefully crafted controller with a full size keyboard that invites you to unleash your creative flow with note-spanning flair.

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_Multi-octave expression
Whether youre a beginner piano player or producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your creative potential with the full-reach of an 88 key MIDI controller that fits seamlessly into any workflow.

• One-size fits all
  Whether you are seeking your first keyboard to kick-start a piano playing and production journey, or you simply want the freedom of having every key at hand in your studio or stage setup – KeyLab Essential 88 meets the needs of professional performers and beginner keyboardists alike.
• All the sounds you need
  Enjoy next-level control over your DAW projects & plugins as well as seamless communication with Analog Lab and a bundle of pro creative software to supercharge your creativity – all in one.
• Quickly inspire new ideas
  KeyLab Essential 88 doesnt just help you play & navigate your projects – its 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 all-round ease-of-use. KeyLab Essentials semi-weighted keybed and smart layout puts it all at your fingertips.

_Your keys to creativity
A new standard for studio professionals, performers and beginner pianists, the KeyLab Essential 88 carries the legacy of 7 octaves forward, offering an accessible and elegant full-length design; an ideal centerpiece for your professional setup, or for getting your playing skills off the ground.

• Control any DAW
  Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-mapped controls with your DAW of choice. KeyLab Essential doesnt just feature familiar MCU & HUI compatibility; it also has custom scripts for major DAWs meaning 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 Essentials seamlessly mapped controls. Adjust sound parameters, tweak FX, and browse presets without ever needing to touch your computer.

_Pro software Included
From faithfully recreated acoustic instruments and pianos to a myriad of classic and modern synths sounds, KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 has you covered.

KeyLab Essential’s focused controls give you quick access to the most useful & intuitive elements of your project & sound without complicating things.

_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.

• Keybed
  As comfortable for performance as it is for studio beat-making, KeyLab Essentials semi-weighted keybed is smooth & responsive, complemented by the familiar Pitch & Mod wheels and Pedal input for sustain, footswitch, or expression.
• Display
  Get the essential real-time info you need, from parameter values to your current preset, with a bright 2.5 display, complete with contextual buttons that make navigation effortless.
• Pads
  Switch between MIDI notes, clip triggering, finger-drumming, or whatever you need them to do. KeyLab Essentials velocity & pressure-sensitive pads are even RGB color-coded so you can keep track at all times.
• Encoders
  Get that real hands-on feeling and interact with crucial controls right where you need them, from track panning to specific instrument parameters, with full rotation encoders.
• Faders
  Tweak your track levels, envelope settings, selected parameters on your Arturia instruments, and more with ultra-smooth faders at your fingertips.
• DAW controls
  Instantly switch from sculpting your synth sounds to piloting your DAW project with KeyLab Essentials dedicated DAW controls, so youre in control at all times. Its custom integration scripts even ensure that the most crucial controls work perfectly, whatever DAW youre using.

_Practice meets perfect
KeyLab Essential 88 comes into its own when improvising a dextrous solo or keying a dynamic lead progression. If you are simply seeking fresh inspiration and pitch-perfect play, it has you covered too. The chord, scale and arpeggiator modes mean you can easily embellish your performance, stay in key and trigger vibrant sequences.

• Chord play
  Play rich, full, powerful chords with a single key by selecting from built-in chord presets, or inputting your own custom chord shapes – great for when you need to lay some new ideas down.
• Scale mode
  Set your playing free and never go out of key with KeyLab Essentials Scale mode, which quickly locks the keybed to one of several built-in scales.
• Arpeggiator
  Turn chords or selections of notes into vibrant melodies and rhythmic ideas with a built-in Arpeggiator, complete with Hold function to keep the notes flowing.
• Split point
  Program a split point to load two different sounds across the keyboard. Combine to your hearts content and create that perfect performance-ready setup.

_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 worlds first eco-designed MIDI controller; built to perform better, produce less waste, and reduce our carbon footprint for good.

We worked to continue this trend and apply sustainable practices to the 88 key version, while maintaining the best possible feel, build-quality and durability. This includes sourcing the best recycled-plastic and confecting a 100% recycled packaging in the production of every single product.

_A deeper connection
KeyLab Essential mk3 takes DAW integration to another level.

Tweak your sound settings, create custom mappings, launch clips & scenes, and navigate around any project in real-time, all without ever leaving KeyLab Essentials controls.

Youre in full control thanks to custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, with MCU & HUI compatibility and support for other major DAWs.

Features

• Premium Keybed quality
  • 88-note velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard
• 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 Pro and V Collection: 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 Pro 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

Specs

• Box contents
  • KeyLab Essential Unit
  • USB-A to USB-C cable
  • Registration card
• Dimensions
  • Size : 49.53 x 10.04 x 2.63 inches
  • Weight: 18.08 lbs.