Arturia Keylab mk3 USB Midi Keyboard Controller, 61 Key - White

The Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 White is a 61-key USB MIDI keyboard controller built for hands-on music production, performance, and sound design. It gives players a central hardware interface for virtual instruments, digital audio workstations, and compatible MIDI hardware. The controller is designed for creators who want more immediate control than a computer keyboard and mouse can provide.

A semi-weighted, synth-action keybed gives the KeyLab 61 mk3 a responsive playing feel for synthesizer, piano, pad, and orchestral sounds. Its velocity-sensitive keys and aftertouch support expressive performances and detailed MIDI recording. Twelve RGB pads, pitch and modulation wheels, faders, and rotary controls provide direct access to playing and production functions.

The KeyLab 61 mk3 is well suited to producers, keyboardists, composers, and live performers working with software instruments or hybrid studio rigs. A full-color display and contextual buttons provide visual feedback while navigating sounds, settings, and mapped parameters. Dedicated transport and command controls help reduce interruptions when recording and arranging in a DAW.

Arturia equips this controller with touch-sensitive rotary encoders and faders, allowing users to work with mixer levels, instrument parameters, effects, and custom MIDI assignments. Creative functions include an arpeggiator, chord mode with smart voicing, scale mode, and hold. These tools support quick sketching as well as repeatable control in a more developed project.

USB-C provides computer connection, MIDI communication, and bus power for everyday desktop use. MIDI input and output support integration with external MIDI instruments, while the pedal control input can be assigned for sustain, modulation, expression, or footswitch use. Included software expands the controller into a complete starting point for computer-based music creation.

Key Features

• 61 Semi-Weighted Keys: Provides a full-range synth-action playing surface with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch.
• 3.5-Inch Color Display: Shows contextual feedback for sounds, controls, and controller settings.
• 12 RGB Performance Pads: Trigger notes, clips, drums, and samples with pressure-sensitive control.
• Touch-Sensitive Controls: Nine encoders and nine faders support direct parameter and mixer adjustment.
• Creative Play Modes: Arpeggiator, chord, scale, and hold functions support musical ideas quickly.
• USB-C And MIDI I/O: Connects with computers and compatible external MIDI hardware.

Design & Installation

The KeyLab 61 mk3 White uses a professional controller layout with a semi-weighted keyboard, full-color screen, touch-sensitive encoders, touch-sensitive faders, RGB pads, and dedicated transport controls. Its white finish gives it a clean visual fit for studio desks, home production spaces, and stage keyboard rigs. A Kensington security slot is provided for use with a compatible lock.

Connect the included USB-C to USB-A cable directly to a computer for power and MIDI communication, then select the KeyLab mk3 MIDI port in compatible music software. For external hardware, connect standard 5-pin MIDI cables to the MIDI ports; standalone external MIDI use requires an optional 12V DC, 1A power supply. Connect a compatible pedal to the control input when sustain, expression, modulation, or footswitch control is needed.