Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3 Rose Quartz
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Modernized workflow with a 2.5'' LCD screen and contextual encoder to navigate, edit, and select sounds without losing inspiration.
- Expressive playing via 61 dynamic keys, RGB pads sensitive to velocity/pressure, "Scale" and "Chord" modes, and built-in arpeggiator.
- Immediate DAW integration (Mackie/HUI), dedicated transport controls, 9 faders + 9 rotary knobs for mixing and real-time automation.
- Arturia ecosystem ready to play: Analog Lab V with 2,000 presets, Pigments/V Collection compatibility, Ableton Live Lite included.
Manufacturer Information
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The 3rd Generation Evolving a Best-Seller
As a reference among accessible controllers, the KeyLab Essential 61 Mk3 continues the series' DNA by refining design, ergonomics, and sound access. Compared to previous versions, this edition adds a bright 2.5'' screen, a central stepped encoder, and more responsive RGB pads for smooth control of virtual instruments and your digital audio workstation (DAW).Who Is It For? From Home Studio to Live Performance
Ideal for producers, beatmakers, content creators, and keyboardists, this 61-key MIDI controller integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, or Studio One. The MIDI DIN output opens the door to hardware synths, while the USB-C Class Compliant ensures immediate setup on Mac/PC and compatible mobile devices.Technical specifications
| Velocity sensitivity of the pads | Yes | Touch | Dynamic |
| Number of switches | 23 | Key format | big |
| Number of faders | 9 | Transposition | Yes |
| Number of potentiometers | 9 | Inputs | USB, Sustain pedal, Midi, USB Midi |
| Arpeggiator | Yes | Outputs | Midi, USB Midi |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac, iOS, Mac OS 10.8 or higher, Windows 10 64-bit or higher, Android | Color | Pink |
| Controller | Pitchbend, Modulation, Sustain, Octave up/down, 8 velocity-sensitive pads, 9 faders, Transport | Power supply | USB-C |
| Provided software | Ableton Live Lite, Loopcloud, NI The Gentleman, Uvi Grand D, Melodics, Analog Lab V | Display | OLED |
| Backlit pad | Yes | Number of pads | 8 |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Weight | 4.6 kg |
| Category | Master keyboard | Dimensions (mm) | 1000 x 225 x 125 |
| Number of keys | 61 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 Rose Quartz compatible with Ableton Live and FL Studio?
Integration is provided for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Studio One, with native Mackie/HUI mapping and transport controls. Ableton Live Lite is included among the bundled software.
Can this master keyboard be connected to an external MIDI synthesizer?
A MIDI DIN output allows control of hardware synthesizers or external sound modules. The USB-C connection simultaneously provides power and MIDI data.
How many pads and faders are available?
The control surface includes 8 RGB pads sensitive to velocity and pressure, 9 faders, and 9 rotary knobs. The pads are especially useful for finger drumming and launching clips.
Does the keyboard offer features to assist in playing chords?
Scale and Chord modes facilitate harmonic construction, while the arpeggiator generates patterns from the notes played. The 61 full-size keys are velocity-sensitive.
What software and sounds are included with this Arturia controller?
Analog Lab V provides access to 2,000 presets, controllable from the 2.5-inch screen and the central stepped encoder. Also included are NI The Gentleman, UVI Grand D, Loopcloud, Melodics, and Ableton Live Lite. A USB-A to USB-C cable is included.
