Detail 01
Semi-weighted waterfall keys with aftertouch
Keys respond from soft to forceful playing, and extra pressure after triggering a note can add modulation.
Product detailSKU #1500000424180
ArturiaKeyLab Essential 88 mk3 MIDI Controller - White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 gives music creators an 88-key MIDI controller with a hybrid synth-piano keybed, semi-weighted waterfall keys, and aftertouch. Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and a DAW-synced arpeggiator keep idea-building close at hand. In a production setup, its pre-mapped DAW control brings transport, mixer levels, device macros, and on-screen parameter feedback onto the controller. The bundled software expands the instrument and sample options available from the start.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Writing expressive keyboard parts and dynamic solos across a full 88-key layout.
- Controlling playback, recording, mixer levels, and device macros while producing in a supported DAW.
- Exploring melodies, chord ideas, and tempo-synced rhythmic patterns directly from the keyboard.
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
Scale Mode and Chord Mode
They constrain playing to a selected scale or chord for melodic exploration and one-finger chord playback.
Detail 03
DAW integration
It is pre-mapped for Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Cubase, and FL Studio.
Detail 04
Eight backlit pads
Device macros can be assigned to the pads.
Detail 05
Onboard screen
Provides visual feedback for parameters and settings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For the described pre-mapped workflow, check that you use Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Cubase, or FL Studio.
- 02One Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle is chosen from three available options.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the keyboard have aftertouch?
Yes. Pressing harder after a note triggers can add modulation.
02Can it control a DAW?
Yes. It is pre-mapped for Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Cubase, and FL Studio, with transport controls, mixer knobs, pads, and assignable device macros.
03What software comes with it?
It includes Analog Lab Pro, UVI Model D, a choice of one of three Komplete 15 Select bundles, plus introductory Loopcloud and Melodics subscriptions.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
