Arturia Keylab Essential 61 MK3 USB MIDI Keyboard Aquamarine

The Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 61 Aquamarine Special Edition is a 61-key USB-C MIDI controller keyboard featuring a velocity-sensitive hybrid synth-piano keybed, advanced DAW integration, NKS compatibility, integrated creative composition tools and a professional music production software suite, finished in an exclusive Aquamarine colourway.

Your essential ingredients for creativity

KeyLab Essential mk3 61 Aquamarine Special Edition provides an extended-range control surface for modern music production, composition and performance. The refined 61-note hybrid synth-piano keybed delivers expressive dynamics and consistent tactile response across a wider playing range, while the streamlined control layout ensures immediate access to essential DAW and instrument parameters.

The Aquamarine finish introduces a contemporary studio aesthetic while maintaining the eco-designed chassis, solid construction and premium control feel of the mk3 platform.

Advanced control and integrated workflow

KeyLab Essential mk3 61 Aquamarine Special Edition connects via USB-C and MIDI Out, enabling seamless operation with software studios and external hardware. Five dedicated DAW scripts support Ableton Live Lite, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase and Bitwig Studio, while MCU and HUI protocols extend integration across any professional DAW environment.

The large display with four contextual buttons delivers real-time parameter feedback, preset navigation and session control, allowing efficient workflow management directly from the keyboard.

Creative performance tools

KeyLab Essential mk3 61 Aquamarine Special Edition includes built-in musical assist functions that streamline composition and live performance. Scale mode constrains the keyboard to musical scales, Chord Play mode triggers harmonically rich voicings from single notes, and the Arpeggiator generates evolving rhythmic sequences with a Hold function for continuous playback.

Two independent pad banks support finger drumming, clip launching and custom user mapping, while the multi-purpose pedal input supports sustain, expression and footswitch operation.

Seamless Arturia software integration

KeyLab Essential mk3 61 Aquamarine Special Edition integrates natively with Analog Lab Pro, providing direct hardware control over more than 2000 synth and keyboard sounds. The controller also supports VST, AU and AAX plugin formats and Native Instruments NKS compatibility for unified operation across mixed software environments.

Music out of the box

The bundled production suite transforms KeyLab Essential mk3 61 Aquamarine Special Edition into a complete studio solution. Analog Lab Pro supplies an expansive sound library, Ableton Live Lite delivers professional DAW functionality, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select provides genre-specific instruments and effects, UVI Model D adds detailed acoustic piano modelling, Loopcloud supplies sample content, and Melodics delivers interactive performance training.

Build quality and sustainability

Arturia designs the KeyLab Essential mk3 61 Aquamarine Special Edition with eco-conscious materials and a reinforced chassis that supports daily studio and performance use. The clean interface and tactile control components ensure long-term reliability while maintaining accessibility for entry-level and advanced users.

Why Choose Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 61 Aquamarine Special Edition

• Provides extended keyboard range for advanced playing techniques

• Delivers immediate hands-on control over modern DAW environments

• Simplifies composition using intelligent musical assist tools

• Includes a complete professional production software suite

• Enhances studio aesthetics with an exclusive Aquamarine finish

• Supports both software and hardware-based production workflows

• Encourages skill development through integrated training software