Arturia Keylab 61 Mk3 White: Universal MIDI Controller
Overview
KeyLab mk3 is a fully featured MIDI controller designed for both software and hardware instruments. It is ideal for intermediate and advanced producers, fitting seamlessly into any setup. This controller offers comprehensive DAW integration, advanced performance features, and an enhanced keybed, all housed in a durable wood and aluminum casing. Whether you’re composing in the studio or performing live, KeyLab mk3 removes creative obstacles and provides intuitive controls for musicians.
Deep Integration
Experience the industry’s most advanced DAW integration. Arturia KeyLab 61 Mk3 White utilizes MCU and HUI protocols alongside smart mapping technology. Furthermore, its seamless compatibility with Arturia software and customizable user programs makes it an essential tool for demanding musicians and producers.
Superior Playability and Finish
This controller combines excellent design with high-quality materials. The enhanced keyboard and robust construction ensure reliability and durability, key aspects that meet the professional demands of users.
Full Creative Control
KeyLab mk3 features high-quality, touch-sensitive controls that are fully customizable. Navigating the unit is easy with its full-color display, allowing you to adjust settings directly or through included software. This provides a personalized experience that adapts to various creative processes and performance styles.
Advanced Creative Features
The controller includes innovative tools such as Scale, Arpeggiator, and Chord modes. These features enhance your creative capabilities, enabling you to explore new musical ideas and effortlessly create advanced compositions. Consequently, it serves as a powerful ally in both studio settings and live performances.
What’s New?
KeyLab mk3 features several upgrades compared to the previous version. These include:
- An enhanced keyboard with improved balance, weighting, and spring tension for greater control over synth and piano sounds.
- A new visual interface with a 480x320px screen, allowing full control over settings, parameters, and custom mappings with 8 contextual buttons.
- Touch-sensitive potentiometers and faders, offering nine 360° rotary potentiometers and nine faders for more precise control.
- New creative features, including improved Scale, Arpeggiator, and Chord modes to enhance expression.
- Pad capabilities, with 4 Pad Banks of 12 pads for finger drumming, clip launching, and mapping.
- A professional software bundle that includes Analog Lab Pro, Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, and more.
Product Features
- 61 keys with a black finish.
- Velocity and Aftertouch-enabled semi-weighted keyboard.
- 9 touch-sensitive 360° potentiometers and faders.
- 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads with 4 banks, plus transport controls and DAW commands (like save, undo, and redo).
- Full Color 3.5″ screen with intuitive contextual buttons.
- MIDI DIN In/Out for versatile connectivity options.
- USB-C powered for modern setups.
Additional Features
KeyLab mk3 incorporates a scale mode that automatically adjusts notes to a selected scale. The arpeggiator includes extensive randomness features for unique patterns, and chord play facilitates fixed chords or progressions with smart voicing. Additionally, deep integration with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio enhances user experience.
Packaging and Weight
KeyLab mk3 comes in eco-designed packaging and features a reliable construction tailored for heavy use. The product weighs 6.8 kg and measures 873x278x74mm.
The controller includes the following software:
- Analog Lab Pro (2000+ sounds)
- Mini V
- Piano V
- Augmented Strings
- Rev PLATE-140
- Ableton Live Lite
- NI The Gentleman
- 2-month Loopcloud subscription
- Melodics subscription with various lessons
Box Content
Inside the box, you’ll find a Quick Start guide, a registration card, and a USB Cable (C/A).