Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk3 (Black)

Hammer-Action Universal MIDI Controller (Black)

Channel the raw energy of your creativity with the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3, the third generation of this 88-key universal MIDI controller, now sporting a dynamic hammer-action keybed with velocity and aftertouch. With nine new 360° touch-sensitive rotary pots and faders and upgraded creative features like Scale and Chord mode, the KeyLab 88 mk3 is your new studio copilot.

The 12 velocity- and pressure-sensitive drum pads now come with four banks, allowing you to store up to 48 sounds at once for exciting performances. A new full-color 3.5″ screen lets you view full DAW, parameter, and mapping details and features eight contextual buttons for precision control. MCU / HUI protocols ensure deep integration with most DAWs and Arturia software, including custom mappings. Robust and constructed from wood and aluminum, this durable keyboard is built to last and offers a plethora of connectivity, including sustain, expression, and aux pedal inputs, MIDI I/O for legacy hardware, and USB-C. The Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 includes a sheet music stand, a computer stand, a USB-C cable, and a comprehensive software bundle which contains Analog Lab Pro, Ableton Live Lite, NI The Gentleman, Loopcloud, and Melodics.

New in KeyLab mk3

• New hammer-action Fatar TP/110 keybed with aftertouch
• View DAW elements, settings, and mappings with 480 x 320 full-color screen
• New Scale, Arpeggiator, and Chord modes
• 12 pads now have 4 pad banks to flip through
• Touch-sensitive 360° rotary potentiometers and faders
• New software bundle including Analog Lab Pro, Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, NI The Gentleman, Loopcloud, and Melodics

Premium Keybed

Designed to provide exceptional responsiveness and playability, the mk3 KeyLab 88 sports a Fatar TP/110 keybed with fully weighted, full-size keys and a true hammer action for a realistic feel when playing. This keybed offers unbeatable control with both aftertouch and velocity sensitivity, delivering complete expressivity for piano and synth playing.

Advanced Display

View DAW elements on-screen and have full control of settings, parameters, and custom mappings with a 480 x 320 pixel color screen. The full-color 3.5″ screen includes eight contextual buttons for intuitive control and feedback.

Creative Features

• Scale Mode: automatically adjusts notes to a selected scale
• Arpeggiator: includes extensive randomness features for unique patterns
• Chord Play: allows fixed chords or chord progressions with smart voicing

Integration and Connectivity

KeyLab mk3 offers advanced connectivity with all major DAWs including MCU/ HUI protocols, allowing you to view contextual information on-screen, create user programs, and have complete control of your music making software and instruments. Enjoy deeper integration with Arturia software, as well as seamless control of most DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, with dedicated MIDI mappings.

Build Quality and Design

KeyLab mk3 combines excellent design and hammer-action keybed with high-quality wood and aluminum components. Robust construction ensures reliability and durability, meeting the demands of professional use. The keyboard also comes with eco-designed packaging to minimize negative impacts on the environment.

Creative Controls

• 9 touch-sensitive 360 potentiometers and faders
• 12 velocity- and pressure-sensitive trigger pads with 4 banks
• Transport controls and DAW commands (save, undo, redo, etc.)

Comprehensive Software Bundle

• Analog Lab Pro
• Ableton Live Lite
• NI The Gentleman
• Loopcloud
• Melodics

Pedal and MIDI Connectivity

• Sustain, expression, and auxiliary pedal inputs
• MIDI DIN 5-pin I/O for versatile connectivity options
• USB-C powered for ensuring compatibility with modern setups

FEATURES

• 88 Hammer-Action Keys with Aftertouch
• 9 Touch-Sensitive 360° Pots & Faders
• 12 Velocity- and Pressure-Sensitive Pads
• 4 Selectable Pad Banks
• Scale Mode, Arpeggiator, and Chord Play
• Full-Color 3.5″ Screen with 8 Buttons
• MCU/HUI for Deep DAW Integration
• Sustain, Expression, MIDI I/O, and USB-C
• Robust Wood and Aluminum Construction
• Includes Analog Lab Pro Software & More