Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 - Premium keys for modern creatives
Take command of your sound, and perform with elegance and precision. KeyLab 88 mk3 is an advanced MIDI controller with a fully-weighted hammer-action keybed and innovative creative features - offering an uncompromising playing experience in a robust, high-quality design.
Product Highlights:
Hammer-Action Keybed: Enjoy authentic piano-like response with velocity & aftertouch
Touch-Sensitive Controls: Nine faders, nine rotary encoders, and 12 pads with 4 banks
3.5” Full-Color Screen: Navigate your DAW, tweak presets, and view real-time feedback
Extensive Connectivity: MIDI DIN I/O, USB-C, plus pedal inputs for sustain, expression & more
Powerful Creative Tools: Scale mode, Chord play, and a built-in Arpeggiator to spark new ideas
Premium Software Suite: Includes Analog Lab V, Piano V, Ableton Live Lite, NI Komplete Select & more
Product Features:
Premium Keys for Modern Creatives
Designed to enhance every aspect of your music-making process, from integrating effortlessly with your DAW to supporting musical ideation - take full command of your setup like never before.
Real Piano Feel: Discover a full-size Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed with aftertouch. From soft, delicate passages to powerful, dynamic chords, every nuance is captured.
Seamless Integration: KeyLab mk3 offers advanced connectivity with all major DAWs, allowing you to view contextual information on-screen and have complete control of software and hardware.
Pro Software Included: With Analog Lab Pro, Ableton Live Lite and a range of timeless instruments from the world-renowned V Collection - start making music right away.
Feel Every Nuance
Experience an industry-leading Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed meticulously tuned for expressive performance. From delicate pianissimo passages to thunderous chords, feel every nuance of your playing come to life.
Unleash Your Creativity
Push the boundaries of your musical imagination with inspiring creative tools.
Each one is carefully designed to help you perform and produce in exciting new ways. Always stay in key, craft rich chords, and trigger evolving melodies with ease.
Chord Play: Play rich, full, powerful chords with a single key and make the most of Keylab 3’ smart voicing - great for when you need quick inspiration with new progressions.
Scale Mode: Set your playing free and never go out of key with KeyLab mk3’s Scale mode, which quickly locks the keybed to one of several built-in scales. Wrong notes? Never again.
Arpeggiator: Turn chords and notes into vibrant melodies and generative patterns with a built-in Arpeggiator, complete with Hold function so you can go no-hands.
Seamless Integration
Enjoy frictionless control of your favorite DAWs, plugins, hardware and included software.
KeyLab 88 mk3 is pre-mapped to major titles like Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, and more - meaning you can jump straight into making music without time-consuming setups.
Analog Lab Pro Keyboard Anthology: Thousands of synth & keys presets. A library of the finest basses, fattest synths, smoothest orchestral sounds, and more, from vintage to modern, powered by V Collection, Augmented Series, and Pigments.
Ableton Live Lite: Music recording software. Record, perform, and produce anything with an introduction to one of the hottest DAWs in the business, including instrument presets, drums, FX, MIDI clips, and more.
Mini V: The greatest of all time. A potent lead and bass synth that recreates the awe-inspiring character of its analog ancestor.
Piano V: Universal piano expression. Array of production-worthy pianos, brought to life with dynamic physical modeling.
Augmented STRINGS: Acoustic instruments reinvented. An innovative instrument combining rich sampled strings with state-of-the-art synthesis.
Rev PLATE-140: Reborn plate reverb titan. A classic, full bodied studio plate reverb to add that sought-after space to your mix.
Komplete Select: Comprehensive music production suites.
Loopcloud: Millions of samples & loops.
Melodics: Learn with KeyLab mk3.
A Deeper Connection - We worry about integration, so you don’t have to
From Analog Lab to full DAW control, enjoy deep integration with custom scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Bitwig, and more.
Now fully NKS-compatible, you can also connect effortlessly with Native Instruments’ Komplete Kontrol ecosystem. Additionally, MCU/HUI support ensures compatibility with virtually any DAW, for a fast, familiar setup every time.
A Closer Look
Redesigned Hammer-Action Keybed: Experience unbeatable control and authentic feel for both synth and piano sounds with the latest fully-weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed, meticulously fine-tuned to capture every nuance from velocity to release.
Performance Controls: Bend your notes and modulate your sounds with the pitch bend and mod wheels. Transpose your keyboard by semitones or full octaves with transpose controls.
Chord, Scale, Arp, and Hold: Engage Chord Play or Scale Mode, activate the Arpeggiator, or use the Hold function to sustain notes, chords, or arpeggios even after you've released the keys - perfect for creating evolving musical textures.
Bank, Prog, MIDI, Settings Buttons: Switch effortlessly between programs, pad banks, and MIDI channels, plus quickly access the settings menu.
Velocity and Pressure-Sensitive RGB Pads: Play MIDI notes, tap drums and samples, trigger clips. The RGB lighting keeps you visually in tune with your performance.
Transport Controls and DAW Commands: Take full control of your recording software with custom scripts and compatiblity with support for MCU/HUI protocols.
Display and Contextual Buttons: See real-time feedback on your project and sound with a bright 3.5" full-color display. Use the corresponding 8 contextual buttons to let you navigate your sounds and project in real-time.
Touch-Sensitive 360-degree Potentiometers: See the current encoder value simply by touching it and adjust crucial controls with ultra-smooth action.
Touch-Sensitive Faders: Fine-tune the level of the tracks in your DAW and other crucial parameters with nine smooth faders, providing precise control at your fingertips.
Pedal Input: Connect up to four pedals and assign them to Sustain, Modulation, and Expression modes. The KeyLab 88 Mk3 also features a unique fourth pedal input, offering even greater flexibility and control for your performance.
MIDI In/Out: Control any MIDI-compatible gear, like synths and drum machines. Sync external MIDI gear to KeyLab mk3 for a fully integrated setup.
USB-C: Bus-powered USB-C connectivity ensures compatibility with modern setups and provides a reliable power source.
Commitment to Quality
Every unit goes through 180 individual tests to guarantee impeccable, long-lasting performance.
From circuit boards, to keybed tuning and final assembly, KeyLab mk3 is subjected to rigorous testing to ensure the professional quality and flawless finish your studio deserves.
Its construction is also designed to stand the test of time, with high-density plastic, ruggedised knobs and real-wood panelling included as standard.
Play Your Way
KeyLab mk3 88 delivers the full range, flexibility, and precision that demanding musicians need - whether you’re layering complex arrangements in the studio or giving it your all on stage.
Enhance Your Studio Workflow: Discover new levels of studio efficiency with KeyLab mk3, offering a bridge between you and your favorite production tools. A centrepiece that lets you go from controlling custom parameters to gliding around DAW projects with ease.
Designed for Composers: Excel at expressive compositions with a keybed designed to match your musicality. With effortless preset selection and hands-free DAW control, KeyLab mk3 is the perfect solution for demanding composers.
Reliable on Stage: Access all the parameters you need when performing. Change instruments, trigger drums, adjust effects and split your keybed all from the front panel - so you can focus on what matters most: expressivity, energy, pleasure.
Designing a Flagship Controller
KeyLab 88 mk3’s sophisticated design is built to inspire. Its modern, refined aesthetic blends minimalist elegance with a robust, tour-ready build - crafted for musicians who demand both style and substance. Be ready to take the stage with a music stand and laptop holder included.
Music Stand & Laptop Holder Included: Easily attach a music stand and laptop holder for effortless access to your sheet music and workflow, so you can stay focused on your performance.
Wooden Legs: Crafted from timeless beechwood, our Wooden Legs companion provide a sturdy and ergonomic foundation. Let your music take centre stage in effortless style (sold separately).
Product Specifications:
Redesigned Keybed:
88-note fully-weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed with aftertouch
Pads & Controls:
1 clickable encoder
9 360° rotary encoders
9 x 50mm faders
8 transport switches
4 command switches
1 modulation wheel & pitch wheel
12 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
Advanced Display:
Full Color 3.5" 320x480px screen with 8 contextual buttons for intuitive control and feedback
Smart Features:
Multi-mode arpeggiator
Chord mode with smart voicing
Scale mode
Hold function
Software Integration:
Seamless integration with Analog Lab V and V Collection instruments: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
Advanced integration with FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
NKS-compatible for seamless integration with Native Instruments ecosystem
Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience
Included Software Titles & Services:
Analog Lab Pro software with 2000+ sounds
Ableton Live Lite
Mini V, Augmented Strings, Piano V, Rev PLATE-140
2-month Loopcloud subscription
Melodics subscription for 40 lessons
Connectivity:
USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
Control input for pedal: sustain, modulation and expression plus an additional Aux-in
USB-C powered
Size & Weight for 88 Keys
Size: 50.98 x 12.72 x 4.45 inches (1295 x 323 x 113mm)
Weight: 34.6 lbs. (15.7 Kg)
Platform Specifications:
Windows:
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows
Required Configuration:
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit
Analog Lab not compatible with NKS
Apple:
Mac OS 11+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
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