The Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk3 is a premium 88-key MIDI controller featuring a fully weighted Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed with aftertouch, a high-resolution colour display, advanced DAW integration, and an extensive set of creative tools designed for professional studio and live performance use.

Precision Engineering and Superior Playability

The fully weighted hammer-action keybed provides an authentic piano-like playing experience, making it the ideal choice for keyboardists and pianists seeking maximum expressiveness. Equipped with aftertouch, it allows for nuanced performance dynamics, while its robust construction, featuring high-quality aluminium and wooden side panels, ensures durability under demanding conditions.

Seamless DAW and Software Integration

KeyLab 88 Mk3 offers deep integration with all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, thanks to its MCU and HUI protocol compatibility. The high-resolution 3.5-inch colour display provides real-time feedback on DAW parameters, instrument settings, and custom user mappings. Users can control their music software effortlessly with touch-sensitive rotary encoders, faders, transport controls, and a dedicated control section for Arturia’s Analog Lab Pro.

Creative Performance Tools

Designed to enhance workflow and musical creativity, KeyLab 88 Mk3 features advanced performance tools such as Scale Mode, which automatically adjusts played notes to fit a selected scale, and Chord Mode, enabling complex harmonies with a single key press. The built-in arpeggiator offers customisable rhythmic patterns with randomness options for unique sequences. Additionally, the controller is equipped with 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads across four banks, ideal for finger drumming, sample triggering, and clip launching.

Versatile Connectivity and MIDI Control

With comprehensive connectivity, KeyLab 88 Mk3 is designed to be the centrepiece of any professional setup. It includes MIDI DIN In/Out for hardware synthesisers, USB-C for computer integration, and sustain, expression, and auxiliary pedal inputs for expanded control. The onboard customisable MIDI settings allow users to tailor the controller’s behaviour to specific hardware and software configurations.

Enhanced Visual Interface and Touch-Sensitive Controls

The intuitive 3.5-inch colour display offers an enhanced workflow, displaying contextual DAW information, instrument parameters, and user presets. Nine 360-degree touch-sensitive rotary potentiometers and nine faders provide real-time precision control over mixing, modulation, and sound design settings.

Professional Software Suite Included

KeyLab 88 Mk3 comes with a premium selection of software, including Arturia’s Analog Lab Pro, which offers seamless control over thousands of sounds from the renowned V Collection. The package also includes Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments’ The Gentleman, Loopcloud, and Melodics, giving musicians access to a diverse palette of sounds and production tools.

Built for Reliability and Performance

Designed for professional use, KeyLab 88 Mk3 features a rugged metal chassis and wooden side panels, ensuring durability in both studio and stage environments. The unit includes an integrated sheet music and laptop stand for added convenience. Eco-designed packaging reflects Arturia’s commitment to sustainability.

What’s New in KeyLab 88 Mk3?

The latest iteration introduces several major enhancements over its predecessor. The fully weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed offers unmatched realism and responsiveness for piano and synthesiser performance. The upgraded 3.5-inch colour screen enhances workflow with improved DAW and instrument control. The addition of four banks for the 12 performance pads significantly expands sample triggering and live performance capabilities. The touch-sensitive potentiometers and faders provide increased precision and control. The included software bundle has been expanded, providing instant access to professional-grade virtual instruments and production tools.

Box Contents

KeyLab 88 Mk3 includes a sheet music stand, a laptop stand, a USB-C to USB-A cable, a quick start guide, and a registration card for software downloads.