KeyLab Essential mk3 is the all-round MIDI controller decorated in a limited edition all-white, perfect for producers wanting an ultra-clean and contemporary look for their setup. 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 Essentials sensitive controls, hybrid synth-feel keybed, and smart layout puts 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.

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