Arturia KeyLab Essential MK3: The Best Midi Controller under $300?

[@MiriAstro]

Boy that first beat was about to make me leave the congregation 🤣

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣

[@manatee_flips6811]

I love how you don’t take shit too serious, it’s a great gift!

[@Maulleygxxx]

I almost unsub’d from that first beat 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drindy5166]

Lol

[@tellybeatzofficial]

😂😂😂😂

[@MediaMusik777]

…let me guess if you don’t hear a drop every 8 bars then you click off the song …am I right …

[@chrisvalverde8288]

I actually subbed because of that first beat!😂

[@razer369]

Damnnnnn you literally answered all my doubts, questions and whole lot more..especially my DAW I'm using Studio One. Many thanks to your review that I most definitely gonna get myself the Arturia KeyLab Essential MK3.

[@CitizenGeeMan]

I don't need this midi keyboard but I do own the latest version of Studio One and everyone else could understand that the keyboard addiction is real. Thank you for the video, I'll be losing some sleep until I own this one. 😂Thumbs up

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@timhutton6322]

Perfect! I'm into all this just under a year and I'm already ready to upgrade my keyboard controller. Was worried about using it with Studio One, but you set me straight! Thanks 🎉

[@DavidEugeneIvey]

Dude! I just bought this!! So killer!! I have the 88 weighted version of this Arturia… but I wanted one for inside my house office studio to just write at night without turning on the lights and heat in my big room. Thanks for your input on this man!! ❤

[@Mill-on-da-track]

this is dope what I like most of all is it just works you load up analog lab and you can tweak things without having to map yourself. I almost want to get rid of my mpk249 for it

[@youngjdet]

Trade the 249 for this arturia keyboard?? I have the mpk249, as well as Arturia V collection 8 and Pigments, and there's no way I would trade it for this arturia keylab.

[@Talentman18]

How’s the Keybed on the 249 vs the mpk249

[@eric3007]

@@youngjdet yes, for the literal reason he stated.

[@lukeh9300]

0:13 Scaring the Hoes type beat and I honestly really liked it.

[@Emily_M81]

*looks at her Keylab 49 mk2 and patiently waits for the Keylab 49 mk3* lol thanks for sharing

[@Lattenknaller04]

I bought that Controller a couple of weeks ago with a SSL 2+ Interface for my home studio. It is a light piece of Plastic at the first view BUT .. i like the workflow in the DAW and the Analog Lab Software. A realy well Offer in that Price Range!

[@tonylonewolf]

Recently sold my keylab 61 and currently using my native instruments s61 to run keylab software that works well except i don't have the slider function with it,the beat was dope as usual with studio one which is my DAW of choice very kool the way you put the beat together with it, im on the fence as far as getting this keyboard but lets see with the future hold great review

[@highdesertbiker]

what do you think about getting the keylab vs getting the keystep ? I would get both but the keystep is so cool

[@nathanksimpson]

14:00 If John Carpenter made beats? Just watching you work is a learning experience. Thanks for demoing your process.

[@ckatheman]

I’ll wait for the next gen Keylab, as I have been in the market for one, and it can’t be far behind.

[@ToreHansen]

Still missing a joystick, happy I got one Native, one Arutria and Akai for joystick and better pads... Cool video!

[@Ace-sb4il]

Bolo a fool for that intro

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TimboJMusic]

Dope work Bolo. I say your beats never suck!

[@DesmondABeats]

That 808 really set that beat off! (The last beat, not the first one 😂)

[@ernestm8884]

MAN!! I like these. I purchased the Arturia Sound Explorers Collection so this will work well with my preferred Native Instruments gear but I'm on the fence at the moment because it seems Native Intrument with come out with a new piece of gear.

[@arnoud500]

Where did you catch this rumor of new Native instrument hardware...??

[@ernestm8884]

Every time I go to purchase new gear from one company, the other guys come out with new stuff. I was about to pull the trigger on a Push 2 had it in the cart and I get and email about the Push three.

[@jacksp8de]

That first beat was lit 😂

[@DielectricFailure]

Sounds sweet. Love the pad playing you did!

[@trockmuziq935]

That first beat lol 😂 too funny!

[@FlatWHDF]

That first beat made me subscribe!!!!!😂😂😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Psylcosyn]

Very helpful track making tutorial 👍

[@robbyrock-drummer]

Arturia KeyLab Essential vs Novation Launchkey 61 MKIII ? For a kid ( and his dad) just stating up ( well he is 7 and drummer and play some keyboard and some basic music knowledge at beginner level)

[@BoloDaProducer]

That’s a hard one… both are good

[@belivebenjamin4589]

@@BoloDaProducer We ended yup buying Arturia KeyLab Essential MK3 61k

[@victorbmadslund]

@@belivebenjamin4589 how is it? because im in between those two as well...

[@belivebenjamin4589]

@@victorbmadslund We love it. I have a small issue with some random midi signals that i have msg Arturia about. I think related to the Ableton and some of the other software integration. With Reaper I not get any issues but i also not done any detailed integration.

[@khalilumrani9742]

Keep up the good work learning alot

[@blastofo]

the included software and integrations cant be beat. the mk3's bigger screen and contextual buttons makes for a big improvement.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Paid $209 at Guitar center earlier this week. I wouldn't want to pay a dime more for it. :) Worth having, but if you are serious, save up for the full MK3. Skip the Essential plastic toy keyboard.

[@tylergates4075]

Good, this will push akai to update the mpk249. That thing is ancient

[@danielniros]

nice beat you made there, bud.. I loved the keyboard, gonna buy it

[@jahissa]

This isreal dope I got the Arturia essentials 49 my first ever Midi controler Yes a newbie. I need your pack Boloooo

[@jaisonwoodard7267]

You got me good with that one bolo brother

[@daviHuggMonster]

I got plenty of arturia soft and midi controllers, tempted on updating my keylab49 essential with that one

[@kj-marslander]

That second track you made sounded badass!

[@michaeltrenier]

Bolo face be killin me that first part 😂

[@boutstaxx]

I noticed when it went from tutorial to a cookup as soon as he caught that feeling

[@dptv3057]

Hard. Salute for showing me how to use my minilab and analog v inside of studio one. I’m inspired

[@supportsquid]

Did you buy this yourself or did Arturia send you one for a "review"?

[@CryzorBeatz]

hahah the intro ! made my day :D killed me :D

[@MichaelWashingtonAE]

Thats why I got the Keylab 49 Essential at a discount late last year.. I knew something was up 🤦🏿 No news at that time of an update.

[@youngjdet]

That first beat sound like u sampled dial up internet.

[@10thLtrBeatz]

Thinkn’ about gettin one Bolo!

[@ericbarritt304]

Am very beginnerish in putting down music thru DAW - from the Midwest. Does the Essential MK3 produce a better sound than the Keylab MK2? The sound you're making out of it sounds really good. Other KZbins' on the MK2 don't sound so good. I've already spent $20 bucks on an earnest hold for the MK2, and it's making me lose some sleep. The MK2 invoices out at $689. This Essential MK3 comes in somewhere over $200 plus dollars. I'm hearing that, out of the box, the MK2 after-touch is barely noticeable, but with so overwrite adjustments, it can sound better. The Essential MK3 doesn't have after-touch but I can probably get by without it. What I like about the Arturia is all the software that comes with them.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

I’m more concerned on the keybed feel. Is it synth action or semi weighted?

[@Whisky4Brekfest]

Semi weighted keys.

[@PRODUCEDBYLILDOUG]

I had the Essential Keylab 2 before. It felt very cheap. Unless thats changed, you're really paying for the functionality with the Arturia plugins

[@alchemistrpm82]

“Hybrid synth-piano keybed.” So, synth action, basically.

[@incogneat]

Best intro-troll ever. Haha

[@cesarsjogren]

intro is hilarious

[@byrdman6752]

U definitely have a recognizable style

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾

[@khalilumrani9742]

Good morning Bishop

[@BoloDaProducer]

Good Morning 🌞

[@TheTonyTitan]

That first beat sounds like somebody fell down on top of all ur gear at one time 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣

[@m-chopbeats7526]

The bigger brother keylab will be on its way after this

[@mecca777]

Man, you are a fucking genius for this one!!!

[@zebrawallace-dl4pq]

Wondering if I should buy this or hood off until they update the keylab markiii 49 or whatever the higher price one is. Idk if there’s any real reason for me to get that one over this though

[@dmoe5000]

Nice, love the lights in the background too. How do u feel about studio one software verses logic pro?

[@BoloDaProducer]

I’m leaning more towards studio one

[@dmoe5000]

Thx, the reason i asked because nothing against logic but i feel apple taking advantage of ppl pockets, making u buy a apple laptop to use logic which is ok but the prices for those laptops are rediculous. Im a dell inspirion fan anyway so im probably going the presonus route plus i also may invest in presonus studiolive mixing board. Thx

[@Mrjblanco1]

😂 at first tho, that beat 😂

[@keithdunwoody1302]

I see that the PADS have aftertouch, but what about the keys? I can't find anything stating this is a feature. What say you? Thanks for the great review!

[@goaheadskinit]

Almost had me...almost went looking for another video 😂

[@Xbot4Life]

Fredrick the entertainer

[@powderedtoastman3093]

Love my keylab49

[@flipsidefishin7822]

Bolo, I have a question for you sir. So I have arturia mini lab 49 mk2, a fireface interface ucc ii, and a mpc x. My question is could I route the midi from keylab to the standalone mpc x without using the mpc program? Like keep it all stand alone? Thanks!

[@bryantwalley]

😂 man I was dying with that first beat. I sure wish they would move the pads to the right and the sliders to the left. I don't know anyone that plays pads with their left hand. I'm left handed and don't even do that.

[@scarvello]

Same thing I was thinking about the drum pads. I also wish the screen was adjustable like you could flip it up and a angle.

[@cloninger1973]

hey brother, amazing review. What is your opinion on the Nektar LX61+ vs the Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3. Thank you in advance. I use Reaper.

[@seanryanoconnor]

I use (and love Studio One). I wonder with the sliders on the MK3… could they be assigned to specific mixer console channels/buses in studio one?

[@djdanger9812]

Question. So if im using multiple tracks, each track has a different sound (patch) I would insert a new Analog Lab as the "Instrument" on each track as you normally would with different plugin instruments? If so, does this become more cpu intensive?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yep that’s the way it it’s…

[@CultureKpr]

What up wit that Denver hat!!! DNVR DVNC DECO!!!

[@KayPeters]

That first beat screams adhd production 😂

[@redpharaoh360]

I don’t use any of those Arturia products but I live inside S1. Can you tell me anything about the Nektar series of keyboard controllers?

[@brandonwilson7918]

Thank you sir

[@brunodadivore9606]

Hi nice video! Do you have an idea why the 88 keys version has not been updated as those two ? Thanks

[@aliyahsfaith]

Is this better than the akai mini plus?

[@virgilharrison1663]

Bruh… 😂 that first track had me afraid for you … good joke 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RomeAround]

Have you tried out or tested any Nektar Technology gear Bolo?

[@jaisonwoodard7267]

Lol let’s check out the beat that i mad 😂😂

[@churchsantana9462]

Big Homie, Get the scripts from where?

[@herb39hs]

Bolo bro my keyboard not controlling like yours I push the button and nothing moves on the computer in logic

[@BoloDaProducer]

Did you download the newest updates?

[@herb39hs]

@@BoloDaProducer yeah it says I’m up to date ima double check when I get home today 🫡

[@Yosser70]

Have you tried plugging it or any midi controller into the ipad and logic yet? Can’t find any midi learn function in logic at all 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BoloDaProducer]

Not yet

[@Yosser70]

@@BoloDaProducer Good luck, I can’t see a way to do it and I’ve read through what limited instructions there are. Think they’ve made a big mistake if you can’t use midi faders and the like.

[@marclemar]

Does it work in standalone meaning without needing to be signed into an app? So can it work with my xse in standalone and have all its functionality such as chords and scale?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes it can

[@BPEMETO]

Thanks for the video! : ) Between this and M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 .... which one would you prefer ?

[@thegreat1548]

Arturia

[@BPEMETO]

@@thegreat1548 Thanks! I got it was week. It's great! : )

[@thegreat1548]

@@BPEMETO mine is going to be delivered to me in 2 days 😂 first time using a midi keyboard. Im going to pair it with my mpc live 2.

[@BPEMETO]

@@thegreat1548 I'm still struggling with the Ableton Live : ))) But this week I'm going to sit down and research and learn a lot.

[@rdgcity1]

It seems like the keybed is very noisy (attack and release)

[@Talentman18]

Should I get Keyscape Omnisphere and Trillian or just get the Arturia bundle ?

[@thegreat1548]

If your into making songs for movies get keyscape. But if you're just making beats get the Arturia bundle.

[@nugglife3035]

Yo, i hope someone sees this... Can i use this keyboard and the arturia plugins in the mpc world? I have the key 37, and a decent laptop. Can i use the arturia plugins within the MPC software?

[@Rizamusic]

is the keybed the same as the essential MKII or is it different now?

[@mcdan2696]

Maestro- how about M Audio Oxygen Pro 49?😊

[@aviondavis4019]

I need that Mpc key 61 💯

[@Tylerchaz]

can i use it to just play the paino as well as use it for music production ?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes!

[@Tylerchaz]

@@BoloDaProducer where would i be able to? also very nice and informative video

[@rodrigofloyd890]

awesome

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾

[@senjo24553]

Hi can you share your drum set wav.?where dis you get that?

[@BoloDaProducer]

bolodaproducer.com/shop 🔥🔥🔥

[@crouge]

Are they Keys better than MK2?

[@Quavolotti]

Whats good Bolo we gotta link

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

Is it just me, or does Studio One look an awful lot like Logic Pro X..?

[@Deathxface]

How well does it work with Mpc2.0

[@hefestus86]

Can you connect this to an Ipad?

[@floflow1024]

No aftertouch = dealbreaker. I can't believe they released a keyed without aftertouch

[@MrCcfly]

any news for keylab mk3 ??

[@michaelcookson9021]

Does it work with reason 12?

[@rivaltheproducer]

I will be getting the 49 keys. I will get me one.

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@rivaltheproducer]

@@BoloDaProducer I just got me the v collection.

[@howardturner9080]

Man where that beat you always say at the end of the video.

[@klubbbanguz]

let me show u how to really use studio one

[@BoloDaProducer]

Teach me!

[@IAmTheCraftsman]

KEEEEYLOOOOOOO 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@dtfluker1617]

Man Bro this ain't working with Logic

[@Altarboimusic]

Them key boards be cheap man i might just pick up one cuz it won't break the bank geeesh

[@smackdammit4266]

Lmao damn, yeah we know you was just playing