Tutorials | KeyLab Essential mk3 - Overview

[@semyonboyk0]

Looking great! Should we expect the regular KeyLab MK3 with the updated features?

[@scarvello]

This is the only reason I have not purchased this one. I feel as soon as I buy it that updated version will come out lol.

[@landfuse1733]

@@scarvello same here

[@engels1920]

Yes, any update on KeyLab MK3. Been waiting for a while now.

[@origin178]

Nice to see a more modern screen, and also not the microscopic OLED used on other Arturia products. Now hoping for a 76-key version, so the Octave +/- buttons can be forgotten!

[@MintFX0]

There’s an 88-key version

[@bvtsu.]

oh my god , i'm again in love with an Arturia product 😅, Now I'm thinking of selling my NI kontrol to buy this one, thank you guys 🤣.

[@Karim-fu6xs]

I think that the NI is better, more sounds and better feeling on the keys

[@0711floflo]

​@@Karim-fu6xswhich one would you recommend for a total newbie ? I wanted to buy the Arturia keylab mk3 49 ,especially because of the software provided

[@sirJbillz]

@@0711floflo definitely the keylab. its a great starter, and the software is a solid start as you learn more and learn how to play you can then decide if you want to upgrade to their flagship, or akai, NI etc.

[@patchbaycowboy]

It all comes down to what feels good to you so if any music retailers have some near you i would recommend trying different ones out more than anything. In my experience, i have not enjoyed keylab 1-2 feels but the new one is different and nice. I have a long time enjoyed the m audio keys. Although that’s just my experience.

[@rupertspencer6382]

I hope they come out with a MK3 Essential 88 key with weighted keys or an updated Keylab MK3

[@andresmarroquin1123]

its coming. I'm waiting for that was because of the weighted keys.

[@yaroslavicy]

I was about to buy Keylab MKii 88 key, when I stumbled across the promo of MK3 series. Just cannot wait to get my hands on MK3 88 key)

[@johnsuggs7828]

I just purchased the KeyLab Essential MK3 61-key version from Sweetwater. Received it on Sunday. It's Tuesday evening, some 48 hours later, and the screen has turned white where I can't see anything. It took me a little while to set it up in Ableton when it's supposed to integrate with Ableton. I own and still use the the MK2 version of this in 49-Key and it's a good controller. I paid 100 dollars for the MK2 version 2 years ago and it's still works great. Especially when using it with Arturia's software instruments. This is very disappointing. For years I wouldn't buy Arturia's products. Then I got the KeyStep-37, which is the absolute best small keyboard I've ever used in my 35+ years playing and recording. Then I got the BeatStep, Keylab Essential MK2 49-key and the Microfreak. The MicroFreak is the absolute best beginner synth ever. With the upgrades to the software that Arturia has done.....golden. I guess what I'm saying is Arturia won me over big time. Their stuff is second to none. So what gives with the new KeyLab Essential MK3?

[@delferius9110]

I had the same problem, I found the solution. Just download the MIDI control center software to upgrade your firmware and everything will be fine!

[@johnsuggs7828]

@@delferius9110 Did that. First thing I always do with new hardware is to download and upgrade any drivers and other software. I was using Ableton 10 at the time, so I don't know if that makes a difference. It works now

[@klstay]

I would have preferred faders on left and pad on right. In any case what is really needed is a keylab with a TP8/SK keybed IMHO.

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Maybe they thought clip selection and triggering via the drum pads on the left hand was more important.🤷

[@beatsbyjiro8291]

Thats pretty cool looks like an old iPod as the center screen panel

[@WolfKingAka]

Picked this up a few days back. Great device!

[@namaste4147]

Really good video. Thanks.

[@pds1455]

WAITING FOR Keylab MK3

[@BENNGIIE]

the audio world said yes today.

[@affal1983]

Awesome tutorial!

[@peterpeper4837]

Again the controllers to the right? Why ? We need the right hand to play the melodies. The left hand is for the controllers, like the wheels etc. that is a no go for me sorry. It is also time for polyphonic aftertouch.

[@Emily_M81]

*looks at her Keylab mk2 and patiently waits for the mk3 of that*

[@3082frank]

I love Arturia products but I wish your keys were weighted. Please make your future midi keys weighted. I mean M audio does it why not Arturia

[@petergreen1869]

My Arturia 88 key instrument is weighted.

[@martonandorka]

@@petergreen1869 Yes, but it is horrible. I have one too and I hate that keybed. I hope they will upgrade it on the MK 3

[@ispianist]

​@@martonandorkaThat's the main reason I sold mine. Funny thing the native instruments mk2 s88 has the exact same keybed and feels way better.

[@BrandonTheBoyWonder]

From someone who plays guitar I actually like the non weighted keys for synths but not for regular piano

[@MediaMusik777]

What I noticed is that 61 keys are smaller by .6 compared to 49 and the mod wheel is wrong position why ? I would have bought the 61 if mod wheel was right position😮 guess wait until 88 key comes out or get a key scape korg

[@mabian69]

Hoping for a more portable 37 keys Essentials mk3, even though I see how it would be difficult to fit all of these controls in such a reduced width body...

[@FynnFTW]

i feel like 37 is the sweetspot for a lot of desktop musicians but sadly only the Keystep exists for that. If there whould be a 37 Key Essentials it whould be a no-brainer for me

[@mabian69]

@@FynnFTW In the meanwhile I surrender to the 49 keys version. It's coming tomorrow.... :)

[@eddienubes]

this!!

[@KierDarby]

The layout seems to be backwards. Knobs and faders should be on the left so that melodies can still be played while sounds are sculpted. I don't understand the design thoughts here.

[@RayyMusik]

How about playing melodies (or chords) with your left hand?

[@JohnAReese]

I’m waiting for the Keylab Mk3 88

[@blenerhelder9831]

PLEASE Arturia, V Collection 10. It's time...!

[@karlmasters3804]

Please just bring out the keylab mk3 already!! Ive been holding off for too long already lol

[@joelmathew8833]

I wish the big brother Keylab MK3 with onboard Synth tones from V Collection as a standalone machine! 🔥🔥

[@blenerhelder9831]

Arturia, it's time of V Collection 10..!

[@blindianajones]

Can this or any other of your controllers work well with Pigments? Meaning, all mapped and just play or do you have to midi learn / setup any of your controllers with Pigments? Thanks

[@danwool]

Is there any way to assign the pads without the MIDI Control Center? I find the MCC cumbersome, particularly when it comes to the pads.

[@wakapedia608]

Does the essential come with aftertouch in the mk3? If not, can we expect an updated Keylab standard to mk3 with aftertouch soon?

[@terrygray7465]

Aftertouch usually doesn't show up on a sub $300 controller. The price of admission for that feature (hardware) seems to consistently land in the $600 plus range.

[@MediaMusik777]

@@terrygray7465 it has a universal expression pedal port , why is that not said in the video idk , also there is poor man’s poly aftertouch aka pads pressure and works in pigments aftertouch registers as poly.

[@macmusica]

The fix is to PLUGIN after you start Cubase13 and only have the Mk3 keyboard Script added. Remove the other Mk2 it adds by accident.

[@novapoolperu7133]

Waiting for a 37 key Essentials mk3. that would be something interesting.

[@johnsuggs7828]

They won't do it as long as the KeyStep-37 is out and still doing really well.

[@Rajendra.subedi.555]

Even I was thinking the same.. I needed a three octave size so I bought the Key step 37 but the slim keys did not fit on my fingers,,, I am regretting now that I should have gone for the Key lab Essential 49

[@dre7sus]

🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@wolo]

What's new compared to MK2? Besides some minor visual change? It seems the 49 mk3 has almost the same buttons I have in essential 49 mk2 (beside added Tap, Quant and removed Punch buttons, and the "Map" is now called "Bank" for unknown reason) So what is new in this one? Are the keys any better, or less noisy? Or the pads more responsive?

[@origin178]

Agree about the pads - the MKII pads require far too much force.

[@RodrigoEscudero]

Espectacular🥰

[@arkadiuszp5070]

I like previous design more - the updated one is too cold

[@crouge]

Can't believe I ordered the MK2 model last week and now I saw this :((( Are the key touch better than the MK2 ? If yes, I will consider selling and buying this.

[@flowgoi1741]

Just return in and get the new one. You always get 2-4 weeks to return an instrument after you buy it with no questions asked.

[@crouge]

@flowgoi1741 i live in Armenia so it's not possible :)) i have to ship back to US and then also pay for the new shipping. I can sell mine here for almost the new price but I'm not sure if the upgrade is worth as better keys is my only concern.

[@flowgoi1741]

@@crouge I imagine it does have better keys given it's a newer model. Most likely an upgrade since mk2 keys are shit in my opinion. I'd say if you hate the mk2 keys, sell and buy mk3. If you like the mk2 keys, keep it.

[@macmusica]

Where is the CUbase 13 SCRIPTS pls? This is supposed to see it already!!!

[@es__music]

Does the chord mode input the actual chord midi notes when recording, say a triad, or just the one note I play?

[@JiveTalker78]

Is Reason Studios going to finally get on board with MK3 and allow it to fully integrate with Reason like all the other major DAW's, or are they still gonna be whack and make us map out the controls ourselves?

[@SapphireAdizes]

When can we expect an 88 key MK3

[@wan]

Here you said it's synth action. Reviewers say it's semi weighted and your website says it's hybrid. Wtf is it?

[@rogerp.4489]

Pretty sure it's Synth. mk2 is synth

[@SebCrateDigger]

Hello, Is it possible to connect this Arturia with an MPC Live II ? Thank you very much.

[@HitTheGuitar]

Minilab 37keys?

[@johnsuggs7828]

It's like Arturia is against 37 keys. They have the Keystep-37, which is the absolute best 37-key controller ever. But it's not full size keys

[@quentinbush]

Was it a bad idea buying a previously registered product? Re-registering is NOT straight forwards & when it finally is 're-registered', products don't register although they say activated. Plug-ins are invalid in Ableton. I think 'support' as knowlegable as they are are stuck with what to do next.

[@es__music]

Can you split the keyboard and play one half chords, and the other half regular notes?

[@dwinosam]

I really wanted to like this keyboard, but why would you put sliders on the right side? Also, no velocity set up? Can you integrate this into your software?

[@clarencesturdivant7928]

Question, I have the minilab mk2, and recently purchased the essential 61. I have the minifuse 2, and was wondering if it was possible to hook both controllers to have different sounds to play on a track. Meaning piano on one and electric synths on the other instead of using one keyboard and swithing?

[@es__music]

in scale mode, when recording into a daw, does the actual corrected scale notes get recorded in, or is it just the keys you actually tap on?

[@zyphados]

I guess that the recorded notes would be the scaled notes otherwise this feature becomes quite useless

[@es__music]

@@zyphados The Mk2 didn’t have it and most keyboards except tge launchkey have that feature so that’s why I asked. But you’re right, it’s useless without that feature and I don’t know why all brands don’t do it.

[@alejandroarmas4654]

Lot of features could be integrated into mk2 with a firmware update...

[@CozyRodent]

will you make one with internal sounds? something like a Casio CT S1 or S500 with Analog Lab library

[@Cruiseblackpool]

So after weeks of perfect use the cool vega mode on my KL Essentials MK 3 doesn’t work even though it’s turned on in the midi control software. It just stays all lighted up even when pc is switched off very annoying. Been all over the net for answers didn’t find one all I found was users of similar products having the issue. Could be a new firmware that’s broken the functionality. Also tried to do a factory reset but no luck! Have to press the two buttons beneath the dial to the left. Nowhere online showed this. Really gutted!

[@JayLeonhartLiveFrom585]

Looks great. Mine won't work. Can't get started.

[@PANTECHNICONRecordings]

One does not “hear” a controller keyboard in action. By definition, it makes no sound of its own (other than, perhaps, the mechanical noise of the keys being depressed).

[@ChromaCat]

Hoping for the 88 essentials mk3 soon!

[@DarkTrapStudio]

Great music keep it up !

[@benjafarber1793]

Scrolling through presets is a bummer. Since Arturia software doesn’t respond to midi program change messages, it would be nice if they’d include some “presets” buttons, that correspond to a similar patch bank system on each softsynth. I love the software, but I’d never want to use it in a live gig.

[@bossai]

Arturia software reacts to Program change, but you need to be inside a playlist.

[@iixorb]

Shame you can’t save a ‘chord’ that you’ve played by accident, to one of the pads. And then save another one to the next pad and so on for immediate recall. I could do this on the Korg M3 Workstation.

[@paulbenson8435]

I was going to ask this question. saves me the hassle of buying it just to find out it can't do it lol

[@Greemfy]

Plug and play wont work on windows with Ableton. Is there an option to stay in one programm? The Mk3 keeps switching into the Arturia mode after every input and Ableton wants all the buttons like play/stop/rec remapped.

[@bobmusikk]

Is the arpegiator records all notes on a track?

[@Ale-vm9ux]

I had just bought essential mk2 not knowing when this would come out, not right like this

[@TeamElysiumBD]

Great, Is there any Distibutor in Bangladesh? I want to buy this new keyboard

[@_django]

If I set Chord to "min. Triad" and Scale to "Cm" and press the Eb key, the keyboard plays Eb+F+Bb instead of Eb+G+C => the III° of Cm. VI and VII° are also incorrect. Am I doing something wrong in the settings or is it a keyboard bug?

[@JLordX]

❤

[@Marco-ek8wu]

Love to have a desktop version without the keybed for analogue lab and my vsts. Hands on control of vst instruments in a small desktop controller is a huge gap in the market.

[@rickwaters7193]

At mark 6:30/Pads you seem to be overdubbing on the keyboard itself, with no computer. How is that done? I cannot figure it out. Help?

[@angelog.spicolaiii8021]

...are those regular size keys on this kit thanx dude(s)

[@danielmorrisonrhymes]

Do you have a similar series for the MkII?

[@JamesNelson-ne2cm]

I bought the essential 49 a few days ago. It will find Abelton Live and all the buttons work, but I can't get the keyboard to see the different categories in analog lab V. I downloaded the current Pro version, but the screen on the keyboard does not show any of the categories and the 4 buttons under the screen don't light up. Can anyone suggest a solution?

[@leifomusic]

Windows XP started at 1:28

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

Can I go straight into a Tascam multitrack unit?

[@jaheshrado8092]

what is de red button? what can you record with that?

[@ALonelyAlien]

❤‍🔥

[@franciscoborges9591]

it's possible to control a minilogue xd or has to be the arturia keystep pro, tanks

[@kaisfp]

Sorry for a noob question, but: Is "synth action" non-weighted or semi-weighted? Thank you for anybody's help!

[@marike1100]

Synth action. I think they make a higher end model with semi-weighted keys. I like a synth action keybed like the Roland A49, but I haven’t played the Keylab.

[@kaisfp]

Thank you, I was actually looking at that controller (Roland 49-key controller, but I tried to play every piano cover on my old Casio PX-160 by using only "the" 61 of its 88 keys, and luckily I can play all of them, but 49 key wasn't enough, so I was looking for 61-key version, Roland A-61, but to my surprise it doesn't exist, there is only a more expensive 61-key controller from roland which has too many knobs for me, i don't need no knobs/buttons/etc, but i wanted to try Roland brand, because on digital pianos Roland action is famous for being one of the most pianistic action, and i thought maybe they also make great semi-weighted action, I'm not sure if I should save up for the more expensive Roland 61-key midi controller with a bunch of knobs/buttons etc which (the knobs and buttons) i will never use, or just go for M-audio 61, but i saw a few videos that shows m-audio has really noisy keys, everything else seem great for me with that, but i live in an area where there is no music shop anywhere near by without traveling hours to a big city, so i might not able to test the keybed by playing in shop

[@MetanoiaAndBelieve]

Can this be used without a PC? Like a regular digital keyboard?

[@rogerp.4489]

NO

[@alexsmart5452]

how do I assign each individual key to have a (trigger)different sound, like an old 80s sampler? Seems like if it can do it for a "Drum Rack" I should be able to do it for any sound on any key...right? or no? or can it only be done with the Arturia Emulator II V? BTW its a Keylab essential Mk3(49 keys).

[@adrianpaul3749]

this does not really depend on this type of midi keyboards. You need a multisampler /drum machine that supports it . And your pads will be able to trigger different sounds just lile you do with drums. It's the same principle, I'm pretty sure with the ableton ,bitwig,cubase, studio one and pretty much all other daw's drum rack you can insert samples and not only drums, as well as having a Sampler with multisampling capabilities (the majority of daws again)

[@bluemonkeyblue]

can i use this for Garage Band?

[@MICHAEL11188]

can i use it with Ipad ? garageband or other ?

[@morkand2925]

Is it possible to memorize a chord into one particular pad?

[@morkand2925]

@@fgerv ty

[@bluenikel]

Does it work with Mac OS 10?

[@realmuzikstudiostv]

Not compatible with pro tools in daw mode??

[@michaelcookson9021]

Will this work with reason 12?

[@shahroyan6521]

Does it work properly on Reaper?

[@SatyamKhare_Official]

When's it going to be available in India?

[@thegreat1548]

Never

[@macmusica]

You LIED, this controller is NOT PLUG N PLAY and does not find CUBASE 13. It only sends MIDI keys. NO TRANSPORT nor DAW recognised!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *EDIT: The fix is to PLUGIN after you start Cubase13 and only have the Mk3 keyboard Script added. Remove the other Mk2 it adds by accident.

[@mrgskye]

So even though this video is a year old, it’s still not been updated/patched for all the claims made? 😕

[@macmusica]

@@mrgskye the fix is to PLUGIN after you start Cubase13 and only have the Mk3 keyboard Script added. Remove the other Mk2 it adds by accident.

[@johnholmes-ys2ru]

Help , how do I make the keylab e mk3 work with the gentleman software supplied ? mk3 works ok with Arturia lab no problems but cannot get it to talk to the other softwre , do i need to connect via 5 pin midi to usb on my laptop? or is there a setting on mk3 to use via usb out , I have one usb on my laptop only , have set parameters up in gentleman but can't get it to work with KE61 MK3

[@johnholmes-ys2ru]

sorted

[@stevewhittaker2930]

Ho, does it work with reaper? 👍

[@surajit635]

How is the keys?semi weighted or normal?

[@rogerp.4489]

neither

[@user-es7jj7pt9w]

You can't control the sends with the knobs?

[@johnsuggs7828]

Why you can't?

[@user-es7jj7pt9w]

@@johnsuggs7828 it was said so in a review, maybe there's an update now?

[@KierDarby]

I also don't understand the thought process of having the pitch and mod wheels to the left on the 49 key model - people are buying this because they want a compact board, no? Put the wheels to the left of the 61 and above the keys on the 49.

[@Fastvoice]

Nope. I want a short 61 because I upgrade from an Edirol 50 and have not much more space. So that's just the right decision.

[@KierDarby]

@@Fastvoice fair enough, though I'd like the wheels above on the 49 too

[@Fastvoice]

@@KierDarby They can't please everyone - as usual. ☺

[@danielconfins]

Artura, please, put in your channel a tutorial in portuguese BR. The brasilian users request it.

[@JSSTUDIO-wr2jq]

🙂👍

[@FlartusMenix]

Il existe en 88 touches ? :)

[@Davotunes]

Headphones jack !!! cant beliebe we STILL dont have one yet

[@westwalnutrecords]

Lets get some MPE squishy keys......

[@jensx3634]

in timeline is MK2😂

[@user-zx8en8lb7u]

ESTE CONTROLADOR SIRVE PARA TOCAR EN VIVO O PARA IR A CONCIERTOS ALGUIEN ME PUEDA AYUDAR

[@CozyRodent]

con un portatil y altavoces externos, si quieres uno que funcione solo pilla un Casio CT S400 o yamaha pst 473

[@adsick_ua]

why there is no basic synth inside of it?

[@adsick_ua]

@@fgerv I know and it is bad

[@adsick_ua]

@@fgerv I choose not to pay for apple bs

[@jdkgcp]

My favorite part is where he's just pretending to play stuff

[@fightjackfiremurdock959]

Esto No es un Tutorial ... donde están los tutoriales reales , donde alguien enseñe de verdad a usar esta cosa ...??? no se entiende nada , no hay explicaciones reales y bien hechas para poder controlar el midi ... como una empresa seria como arturia no va a poder hacer unas instruciones normales y decentes para enseñar a gente que es principiante , no han intentado nada pero absolutamente nada para ayudarnos a usar este tipo de maquinas , su programa Nooooo conecta con mi mk3 , y nadie enseña como hacerlo realmente , no hay sincronicidad de nada , me siento frustrado y muy molesto porque esta plataforma es realmente una mierda y no sirve para el aprendiaje .

[@makuma1979]

Comprata e provata, devo dire una schifezza assoluta pessima dinamica pessimo feeling punto assolo tante lucine colorate, per prendere in giro meglio Gli acquirenti. Questi video sono solo di propaganda.

[@volt7cooltangs701]

Shame that the Pitch & Mod wheels are so cheaply made. Horrible cheap plastic. The Essential built down to a price I suppose. Apart from that these are great value and the 6 CC map memories work really well.

[@ulrichlambert3879]

USB C is a joke!

[@Richard2268]

I just perchased in and nothing works. Dont by it waste of money. Shame in you arturia.

[@danielmorrisonrhymes]

Do you have a similar series for the MkII?