KeyLab Essential mk3 is inspired by MiniLab 3, the world's first eco - designed MIDI controller. It performs better, reduces waste, and significantly cuts down our carbon footprint. Crafted with at least 40% recycled plastic and 100% recyclable packaging, it slashes the material carbon footprint by 18%, showing a strong commitment to sustainability. No matter how you approach music - making, KeyLab Essential is your creative partner, fitting seamlessly into your setup and becoming an extension of your unique creative self. Key Features: Seamlessly integrates with all Arturia software instruments, like Analog Lab Intro, enabling easy sound selection, preset browsing, and smart - assigned controls. Comes with custom DAW scripts for popular music production software such as FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio. Boasts smart features like a multi - mode arpeggiator, chord mode, scale mode, hold function, and semitone transpose. Includes a great collection of software, such as Analog Lab V with over 2000 sounds, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments’ The Gentleman, UVI Model D, a 2 - month Loopcloud subscription, and a Melodics subscription. Specifications: 49 velocity - sensitive keys with a hybrid synth - piano feel. A 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons offers real - time feedback on all your tweaks and controls. It has 1 clickable encoder, 9 rotary encoders, 9 30mm faders, 6 transport switches, 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel, and 8 touch & pressure - sensitive pads. Connects via USB - C to host, has a MIDI 5 - pin DIN output, and supports sustain, expression/footswitch. Runs on USB - C power. Requires 4GB RAM, 3GB free hard disk space, Mac OS 10.13+ or Win 10+ (64bit). Comes with a KeyLab Essential Unit, a USB - A to USB - C cable, and a registration card. Measures 31.1' x 9.45' x 2.76' / 790 mm x 240 mm x 70 mm and weighs 2.76 Kg / 6.1 lbs.
Using the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Keyboard Controller is a breeze. First, connect it to your computer via the USB - C cable. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements (4GB RAM, 3GB free hard disk space, Mac OS 10.13+ or Win 10+ 64bit). Once connected, you can start exploring the included software like Analog Lab V. To select sounds, just use the smart - assigned controls on the controller. The multi - mode arpeggiator, chord mode, and other smart features can add a lot of creativity to your music. For DAWs like FL Studio or Ableton Live, use the custom scripts for seamless integration. When using the pads and controls, be gentle. The touch and pressure - sensitive pads are quite delicate. Avoid spilling liquids on the controller as it can damage the electronics. To keep it in good shape, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Store it in a cool, dry place when not in use. If you're traveling with it, make sure it's well - protected to prevent any physical damage.
