The key ingredients for creativity The KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 combines everything you want in a controller in a simple, expressive keyboard for production and performance. This includes a comfortable keyboard, tactile DAW integration and a thoughtful layout that makes creating easier. Advanced features, easy to use KeyLab Essential offers a range of useful and intuitive controls for getting musical tasks done. Interact with encoders, faders, pads in a way that makes sense for your setup and get a hands-on way of working that's tailored to the flexibility of your software. Best DAW integration KeyLab Essential's custom DAW scripts let you get creative right out of the box and integrate predefined controls into your workflow with any popular DAW. In addition, KeyLab Essential controls work seamlessly with Analog Lab V, the included Sound Anthology plugin that lets you explore thousands of traditional and new sounds. A musical workhorse If you want to experiment, find a new sound or just need a little extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create fun, ever-changing melodies with the Arpeggiator, create varied chord voicings with Chord Play and always stay in the right key thanks to Scale mode. Eco-friendly design The KeyLab Essential mk3 was designed with sustainability in mind. It is made from 40% recycled plastic and has an 18% reduced carbon footprint.