What's in the box:

• KeyLab Essential Unit
• USB-A to USB-C Cable
• Registration Card

Description:

The music-making essentials
Whether you’re a beginner producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your full creative potential with a MIDI controller that breaks down all the barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound.

Find joy in your workflow
Find the right sound faster than ever. Customize your mix in real-time. Finish that track with ease. Music-making shouldn’t feel like work; KeyLab Essential removes barriers and puts the joy back into your workflow.

Your DAW, upgraded
Your favorite synth sounds, your DAW transport, and your mixing desk all in one. Enjoy next-level control over your sounds & DAW projects, seamless communication with Analog Lab, and a bundle of pro creative software to supercharge your sound.

Quickly inspire new ideas
KeyLab Essential doesn’t just help you play & navigate your projects - it’s also built to inspire. Summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and moving chord sequences with its array of creative features, and see where it can take your sound.

That quality feeling
You want the feeling of a premium instrument, the flexibility of a top-class controller, and the ease-of-use of a beginner keyboard. KeyLab Essentials sensitive controls, hybrid synth-feel keybed, and smart layout puts it all at your fingertips.

Your keys to creativity
However you choose to make music, KeyLab Essential has all the creative answers - before you’ve even thought of the questions. This controller fits right into your setup to become an extension of your creative identity.

Control any DAW
Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-mapped controls with your DAW of choice. KeyLab Essential doesn’t just feature familiar MCU & HUI compatibility; it also has custom scripts for major DAWs for next-level integration.

Customize your workflow
KeyLab Essential easily adapts to your creative needs; recall your favorite ’liked’ presets from Analog Lab, navigate your custom-made playlists, activate custom User programs for your own control assignments, and more.

At one with Analog Lab
Turn Analog Lab into a hardware synth and get hands-on with your sound thanks to KeyLab Essential’s seamlessly mapped controls. Adjust sound parameters, tweak FX, and browse presets without ever needing to touch your computer.

All the software & sounds you need for making music
What software & sounds do you get with KeyLab Essential mk3? From a full copy of Analog Lab to a library of over 4 million samples, you’re fully equipped for whatever music you want to make.

Essential, intuitive, flexible controls
Sometimes you just want to get the job done. KeyLab Essential's focused controls give you quick access to the most useful & intuitive elements of your project & sound without complicating things.

Keybed
As comfortable for performance as it is for studio beat-making, KeyLab Essential’s durable hybrid synth-piano keybed is smooth & responsive, complemented by the familiar Pitch & Mod wheels and Pedal input for sustain, footswitch, or expression.

Display
Get the essential real-time info you need, from parameter values to your current preset, with a bright 2.5” display, complete with contextual buttons that make navigation effortless.

Pads
Switch between MIDI notes, clip triggering, finger-drumming, or whatever you need them to do. KeyLab Essential’s velocity & pressure-sensitive pads are even RGB color-coded so you can keep track at all times.

Encoders
Get that real hands-on feeling and interact with crucial controls right where you need them, from track panning to specific instrument parameters, with full rotation encoders.

Faders
Tweak your track levels, envelope settings, selected parameters on your Arturia instruments, and more with ultra-smooth faders at your fingertips.

DAW controls
Instantly switch from sculpting your synth sounds to piloting your DAW project with KeyLab Essential’s dedicated DAW controls, so you’re in control at all times. Its custom integration scripts even ensure that the most crucial controls work perfectly, whatever DAW you’re using.

A vessel for creativity
For when you want to get experimental, find a new sound, or just need a bit of extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create fun ever-changing melodies, create chord voicings, and always stay in key - without thinking twice.

Chord play
Play rich, full, powerful chords with a single key by selecting from built-in chord presets, or inputting your own custom chord shapes - great for when you need quick inspiration for your next hit.

Scale mode
Set your playing free and never go out of key with KeyLab Essential’s Scale mode, which quickly locks the keybed to one of several built-in scales. Wrong notes? Never again.

Arpeggiator
Turn chords or selections of notes into vibrant melodies and rhythmic ideas with a built-in Arpeggiator, complete with Hold function so you can go no-hands. You can even use all these features together; play & hold a chord with a single key, arpeggiate it, and lock it to a scale of your choice.

A closer look
Explore the controls, layout, and creative features of KeyLab Essential mk3 in detail, from its hybrid synth-feel keybed to its DAW-integrated controls.

Express yourself
Need a bigger note range? Trying to save desk space? Want a darker aesthetic to fit your stage setup? KeyLab Essential mk3 comes with 61-key options, both available in black or white.

Your eco-designed MIDI controller
A better product for the environment means a more sustainable creative future.

KeyLab Essential mk3 follows in the footsteps of MiniLab 3, the world’s first eco-designed MIDI controller; built to perform better, produce less waste, and reduce our carbon footprint for good. Made with minimum 40% recycled plastic, 100% recyclable packaging, and a material carbon footprint reduction of 18%, this controller takes sustainability seriously.

A deeper connection
KeyLab Essential mk3 takes DAW integration to another level.

Tweak your sound settings, create custom mappings, launch clips & scenes, and navigate around any project in real-time, all without ever leaving KeyLab Essential’s controls.

You’re in full control thanks to custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, with support for more major DAWs planned in the future. Better still, MCU/HUI protocol means it can support any other workstation in a familiar way - for that satisfying in-the-box workflow that you’ve always wanted.

Features:

Premium Keybed quality:

• 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel

Pads & controls:

• 1 clickable encoder
• 9 rotary encoders
• 9 x 30mm faders
• 8 transport switches
• 4 command switches
• 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel
• 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads

Display control:

• 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons
• Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls

Smart features:

• Multi-mode arpeggiator
• Chord mode
• Scale mode
• Hold function
• Semitone transpose

Software integration:

• Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
• Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
• Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
• Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience

Included Software titles & services:

• Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds
• Ableton Live Lite
• Native Instruments’ The Gentleman
• UVI Model D
• 2-month Loopcloud subscription
• Melodics subscription for 40 lessons

Connectivity:

• USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
• MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
• Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
• USB-C powered

Platform specifications:

Windows

• Win 10+ (64bit)
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
• 3GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
• ARM processors not supported on Windows
• Required configuration - Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).

Apple

• Mac OS 10.13+
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU
• 3GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
• Work with ASC - An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software

Dimensions:

• Size : 35 x 9.45 x 2.76 inches (890 x 240 x 70mm)
• Weight : 6.8 lbs. (3.08 Kg)

---

How To Set Up RKS30X:

Video of RKS30X:

Description:

The RKS30X is in my opinion the best keyboard stand on the market. I will explain why. First off this uses a push button mechanism to adjust the height up and down. With the RKS30X You will not have to sit there turning a knob like with conventional X stands. With this one, you hit a button and you can adjust the height of the stand quickly and easily. This mechanism is actually also way more sturdy than the older technology. Most X stands have square shaped tubes.

The Rockville RKS30X has circular tubes. Our engineers found that circular tubes are more sturdy and are stronger and more durable. These can withstand a ton of impact. The weight capacity of this model is 132 pounds. This is a conservative rating. I weigh 160 pounds (pure muscle of course) and I was able to lean all my body weight onto this unit with my feet totally in the air and this unit supported me easily. We rate this at 132 pounds capacity although it can really handle more than this. The tubing is 1 MM thick. This is thicker than other similar looking models on the market. We spared no expense in manufacturing the best quality X stand.

We added thumbs on the top of the stand where your keyboard sits to ensure your keyboard is snug and can not fall on the floor accidentally. The rubber feet on these have ridges so that even if the floor is not level, the stand will sit sturdy. The rubber feet also will stop the stand from sliding on slippery floors.

The locking mechanism uses top quality parts coupled with amazing craftsmanship. These are truly the best built stands. These are double X braced and can fold up quickly making them extremely portable and convenient.

Features:

• Rockville RKS30X Double X Braced Keyboard Stand with Push Button Lock Mechanism
• Push Button Mechanism Allows Quick Height Adjustments
• Circular Tubes are More Durable and Longer Lasting than Conventional Square Tubing
• Rubber Bumpers
• Rubber Feet With Ridges Accommodates Unleveled Floors
• Folds flat for easy storage and travel
• Thumbs for securing keyboard in place
• Made of 1MM very thick metal construction
• 6 height settings, 15.7"-36.6"
• Base Spread: 15.35"-36.22"
• Weight Capacity: 132 lbs

Fit Guide Table:

Brand	Product
Access	Virus TI2
AKAI Professional	ADVANCE 49
	ADVANCE 61
	MPK261
Alesis	Melody 61 MKII
	Q88
	Recital Pro
	V49
	V61
	VI49
	VI61
	VI61 MKII
Arturia	Keylab 88
	Keylab 88 + V
	Keylab Essential 49
	Keylab Essential 61
	Keylab MKII 49
	Keylab MKII 61
Behringer	Deepmind 12
	Motor49
	Motor61
	U-Control UMX610
Casio	CTK-2550
	CTK-3500
	CT-X3000
	CT-X5000
	CTX700
	LK-190
	LK-265
	MZ-X300
	MZ-X500
	Privia Pro PX-560
	Privia PX-160
	Privia PX-350
	Privia PX-360
	Privia PX-5S
	SA-76
	WK-245
	WK-6600
Crumar	Mojo 61
	Legend Solo
Dexibell	CLASSICO L3
	Combo J7
	VIVO P3
	VIVO P7
	VIVO S9
Doepfer	LMK2+
	LMK4+
Gsi	DMC-122
Hammond	SK1
	SK1-73
	SK1-88
	XK-1C
	XK-5
IK Multimedia	iRig Keys I/O 49
	Uno
Kawai	ES110
	ES8
	MP11SE
	MP7SE
	VPC1
Korg	B1
	D1 88
	Grandstage 73
	Grandstage 88
	KingKorg 61
	Krome 61
	Krome 73
	Krome 88
	Kronos 61
	Kronos 73
	Kronos 88
	Kross 2
	Kross LS
	microKEY Air-49
	microKEY Air-61
	Pa2XPro
	Pa300
	Pa4X-61
	Pa4X-76
	Prologue 61
	Pa600
	Pa700
	SV-1 73
	SV-1 88
Kurzweil	Artis7
	Forte
	Forte 7
	Forte SE
	SP1
	SP6
M-Audio	Code 49
	Code 61
	Hammer 88
	Keystation 49 MK3
	Keystation 61 MK3
	Keystation 88
	Oxygen 49
	Oxygen 61
	Hammer 61
Moog	953 Duophonic
	ONE 16-Voice
Native Instruments	Komplete Kontrol A49
	Komplete Kontrol A61
	Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2
	Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2
	Komplete Kontrol S88
	Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2
Nektar	Impact GX49
	Impact GX61
	Impact LX49+
	Impact LX61+
	Impact LX88+
	Panorama P4
	Panorama P6
	Panorama T6
Nord	Electro 5 HP
	Electro 6 HP
	Electro 6D 61
	Electro 6D 73
	LEAD 4
	LEAD A1
	Piano 4
	Stage 3
	Stage 3 Compact
Novation	49 SL MKII
	61 SL MKII
	IMPULSE 49
	IMPULSE 61
	Launchkey 49
	Launchkey 61
Roland	A-49
	A-500 PRO
	A-800 PRO
	BK-3
	BK-5
	E-A7
	FA-06
	FA-07
	FA-08
	FP-30
	FP-60
	FP-90
	GAIA SH-01
	GO:KEYS
	GO:PIANO
	JD-XA
	JUNO-DS61
	JUNO-DS76
	JUNO-DS88
	RD-2000
	SYSTEM-8
Yamaha	CP1
	CP300
	CP40 Stage
	Genos
	MODX6
	MODX7
	MODX8
	Montage 6
	Montage 8
	MOXF8
	MX49
	MX61
	MX88
	P-121
	P-125
	P-45
	P-515B
	P-515WH
	Piaggero NP-12
	Piaggero NP-32
	PSR-A3000
	PSR-E263
	PSR-E363
	PSR-E463
	PSREW300
	PSR-EW410
	PSR-S670
	PSRS775
	PSRS975
	YPG-535
Sequential	Prophet 12
	Prophet X
	Prophet XL
	Prophet-6
	Prophet Rev2
Studiologic	Numa Compact 2
	Numa Compact 2x
	SL88 Studio
Waldorf	Blofeld
	Quantum
	STVC
Samson	Carbon 49
	Carbon 61
	Graphite 49
	Graphite 61
ROLI	Seaboard Block
	Seaboard RISE 49
	Seaboard Grand Stage