Putting a full piano-range keyboard at your fingertips, the black KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 from Arturia offers all the celebrated KeyLab features for DAW production and live performances. Sporting 88 semiweighted velocity-sensitive keys and a huge bundle of software, the KeyLab Essential 88 lets you hit the ground running.

The KeyLab Essential 88 features all the intuitive controls of the KeyLab Essential line, including eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with RGB backlighting, nine faders and encoder knobs, transport controls, pitch and modulation wheels, and a bright 2.5" LCD screen. You also get built-in controls for Scale and Chord modes, plus an arpeggiator for easy and fast production work. The KeyLab Essential keyboards integrate seamlessly with DAWs for instant control, no menu diving. Over 2000 presets are included with the free Analog Lab Pro software, and the keyboard also includes UVI Grand Piano and NI The Gentleman Piano virtual instruments, and Ableton Live Lite, plus subscriptions to Loopcloud and Melodics. This keyboard includes a USB-C cable.

88 Semiweighted Keys with Velocity    8 Transport Switches, 4 Command Switches    9 Faders and 9 Encoders    8 Velocity- and Pressure-Sensitive Pads    Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and Arpeggiator    Bright 2.5" LCD Screen    UVI Grand Piano & NI The Gentleman Piano    Custom Scripts for Deep DAW Integration    Mac and Windows Compatible    Includes Analog Lab Pro Software & More

Like all KeyLab Essential keyboards, the KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 offers a comfortable waterfall keybed with full-size keys and velocity sensitivity. The semiweighted keys offer a great, realistic feeling for comfortable play and 88 keys for a premium stage-piano feel and the full expressive range of a piano.

Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and a built-in arpeggiator make composition, songwriting, and beat-making more intuitive than ever. RGB-backlit pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, contextual buttons, and a bright new 2.5" LCD screen for real-time feedback make production even more streamlined.

Tweak your sound settings, create custom mappings, launch clips and scenes, and navigate around any project in real-time, all without ever leaving KeyLab Essential's controls. You're in full control thanks to custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, with support for more major DAWs planned in the future. Better still, MCU/HUI protocol means it can support any other workstation in a familiar way—for that satisfying in-the-box workflow that you've always wanted.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with the Panasonic BGH1?

A: Yes, the PORTKEYS REC KEY LANC Controller for Select Cameras is compatible with the Panasonic Lumix BGH1 Box Cinema Camera.

Q: 2. Will this work with F8 recorders the same way it works with MixPre10?

A: Yes, the Korg nanoKONTROL2 - Slim-Line USB MIDI Controller should work the same way with the Zoom F8n Multitrack Field Recorder as it does with the Sound Devices MixPre-10 Multitrack Field Recorder.

Q: 3. I have a Galaxy S9+, but it is not listed as a compatible device. Would this work with my phone? Definitely considering this item if it will work with my S9+!

A: Yes it should. This gimbal supports Smart Phones between 2.28 to 3.46 inches wide that weigh up to 9.9 ounces. The Galaxy S9+ is 2.9 inches wide and weighs 6.7 ounces. It is well within the limits of this gimbal.

Q: 4. Will it play nice with Pro Tools on my Windows 7 (soon windows 10) system?

A: Includes native 32- and 64-bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI. Supports all popular Mac and Windows audio software. The incluyded CueMix FX can be operated side by side with any host audio software for Mac or Windows, and it can be controlled from the Mackie Control Universal Pro automated worksurface.

Q: 5. can you transpose with the a49?

A: Yes you can. Turn on the scale/edit button, set the Scale Type to Chromatic and the Key Mode to "Easy." Then just shift the Root Note to whatever you want.

Q: 6. Does it works with Motorola Moto G5 and Moto G6?

A: Yes, this should work well with the Moto G5 and G6 phones.

Q: 7. Does this work with Canon C70?

A: While PORTKEYS has not listed the Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera (RF Mount) as tested and compatible with the PORTKEYS REC KEY LANC Controller for Select Cameras, it does feature a LANC port and so may be able to be used.

Q: 8. Can the Traktor Pro 3 software be used free of charge with the Kontrol S4? Any fees, like a subscription?

A: There are no additional fees or subscription required to use the TRAKTOR PRO 3 software that is included with the Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK3 4-Channel DJ Controller.

Q: 9. Hi! 2 questions:1. it works with Resolume? (vj software)2. it works with Traktor (dj software)thanks

A: The Korg nanoKEY2 is compatible with both Resolume and Traktor both which support MIDI control and mapping of functionality. Compatible with Mac and PC as well.

Q: 10. What is the downloadable software that comes with this MIDI controller?

A: The downloadable software bundle includes the Complete Music Production Starter Kit with MPC Beats, six virtual instruments (Bassline, Tubesynth, Electric, Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet) and useful sounds such as kick drums, snares, 808s, melodic loops, and keygroup instruments for creating melodic lines.