{"product_id":"arturia-keylab-essential-3-61-black","title":"Arturia KeyLab Essential 3 61 Black","description":"Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 Black is a MIDI controller in a black finish with a 61-key full-size keyboard (5 octaves), designed for DAW production and performance: dedicated controls (encoders, faders, and RGB pads), a 2.5\" display, advanced integration with Analog Lab, and dedicated scripts for major DAWs, as well as MIDI Out to control hardware.\u003cbr\u003eBlack Design and Identity\u003cbr\u003eThe Black version prioritizes a dark and discreet look, designed for stage rigs, studio rooms with controlled lighting, and workstations where visual \"noise\" needs to be reduced. The Black finish makes it immediately recognizable and pairs well with racks, control surfaces, and synths with a dark aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003eKeyboard, Dynamics, and Range: Keys and Octaves\u003cbr\u003eThe 61-key full-size keyboard (5 octaves) offers a hybrid synth\/piano feel with velocity sensitivity: responsive enough for rhythmic lines and synth parts, but also comfortable for wider voicings and piano\/EP-style \"keys\" parts. In practice, 61 keys give you an effective range for playing with two hands, programming chords, and basses without constant octave changes. The Black finish does not alter the feel, but it makes the identification of the Black variant in your setup immediate.\u003cbr\u003eImmediate Control: Display, Encoders, Faders, and Pads\u003cbr\u003eThe control panel is designed to \"take the mouse away\" from operational phases: the 2.5\" display provides contextual feedback, while encoders and faders allow you to adjust levels, pan, sends, plug-in parameters, and virtual instruments. The 8 RGB pads (with 2 banks) cover finger drumming, clip launching, or user assignments. In this Black configuration, the interface remains clear and legible even in live contexts.\u003cbr\u003eDAW and Analog Lab Integration: \"Pre-mapped\" Workflow\u003cbr\u003eKeyLab Essential mk3 is designed for quick integration: dedicated scripts for popular DAWs and MCU\/HUI compatibility to adapt to different workflows. With Analog Lab, controls are consistently mapped for preset browsing, main parameters, and effects, transforming the setup into a more \"hardware-like\" workstation. If you work with multiple projects or templates, user programs help recall custom mappings without wasting time.\u003cbr\u003eCreative Functions: Scale, Chord Play, Arpeggiator, and Hold\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to control, there are functions designed to generate ideas quickly: Scale mode locks notes to a selected scale to avoid harmonic errors; Chord Play allows you to recall complex chords with a single key; the arpeggiator can transform chords and notes into patterns and melodies, and the Hold function allows you to sustain notes\/arps without holding down the keys. In a Black context, these functions are perfect for quick sketches, pre-production, and performances where immediacy is needed.\u003cbr\u003eHybrid Setups: MIDI Out, USB-C, and Multi-function Pedal Input\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the USB-C connection (power and MIDI), the presence of a 5-pin MIDI Out makes it easy to control external synths and drum machines and synchronize hardware in your project. The pedal input is multi-functional: it can be configured as sustain, footswitch, or expression, adapting to playing and performance. The Black variant maintains identical connections and the same functional features.\u003cbr\u003eSoftware Bundle and Eco-design\u003cbr\u003eThe controller includes a software bundle designed to get you started immediately: Analog Lab (with thousands of presets), Ableton Live Lite for recording and production, additional instruments and content via Native Instruments, UVI Model D, Loopcloud, and Melodics. The project is eco-designed: attention to materials and packaging to reduce impact without sacrificing the user experience.\u003cbr\u003eArturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 Black Technical Specifications\u003cbr\u003e•    Version: KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 Black (Black finish)\u003cbr\u003e•    Keyboard: 61 full-size keys with velocity sensitivity (5 octaves)\u003cbr\u003e•    Keybed: hybrid synth\/piano feel (velocity-sensitive)\u003cbr\u003e•    Display: 2.5\" LCD with contextual buttons\u003cbr\u003e•    Controls: 1 clickable encoder + 9 rotary encoders; 9x 30mm faders; 8 RGB velocity \u0026amp; pressure-sensitive pads (2 banks)\u003cbr\u003e•    DAW Controls: transport section + command switches; dedicated scripts and MCU\/HUI compatibility\u003cbr\u003e•    Creative Functions: Arpeggiator (with Hold), Chord Play, Scale mode, semitone\/octave transposition\u003cbr\u003e•    User Presets: up to 6 user presets \/ user programs\u003cbr\u003e•    Connections: USB-C (bus powered); 5-pin DIN MIDI Out; multi-function pedal input (sustain\/footswitch\/expression)\u003cbr\u003e•    Software Included: Analog Lab (2,000+ sounds), Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select (choice of bundle), UVI Model D, Loopcloud (subscription + packs), Melodics (subscription)\u003cbr\u003e•    Included: controller, USB-A→USB-C cable, software registration card\u003cbr\u003e•    Dimensions and weight: 890x240x70mm; 3.08kg","brand":"Arturia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54433112817997,"sku":"13600026","price":223.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/0643\/6173\/files\/arturia-arturia-keylab-essential-3-61-black-13600026-0.jpg?v=1785476056","url":"https:\/\/musicdelivery.net\/en\/products\/arturia-keylab-essential-3-61-black","provider":"Music Delivery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}