Get started
with KeyLab Essential mk3
01 Set up
KeyLab Essential mk3
- Connect KeyLab Essential mk3 to your computer.
- Download and install Analog Lab.
- Launch the software and follow the instructions inside Analog Lab to set up KeyLab Essential mk3 and activate your free license of Analog Lab Pro.
Why Analog Lab?
Analog Lab is KeyLab Essential mk3's software counterpart. It ensures that your controller is always up-to-date and the Analog Lab Pro license that comes with your KeyLab Essential mk3 allows you to play and tweak 500 instrument presets from our award-winning V Collection.
Learn more about Analog Lab Pro →
If you’re looking for specific and custom MIDI mappings, you can find them here →
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Discover a suite of pro-grade software that provides everything you need to start making music out-of-the-box.
There's no need to rush! You can return to this page at any time so go at your own pace.
02 Learn more
with our KeyLab Essential mk3 tutorials
Start your creative journey with confidence. Explore essential features, tips and tricks on how to design your own sounds, other music production hacks and much more.
Tutorials playlist
How to control Logic Pro
Find more information
with our cheatsheet and manuals
For an overview of KeyLab Essential mk3's controls you can download the cheatsheet by clicking on the image on the right.
To learn even more, you find the manuals on KeyLab Essential mk3's Resources page:
03 Download
your included software from our partners
KeyLab Essential mk3 comes with a selection of industry-standard music production and recording software to kick start your music production journey.
Music production and recording software
to create, mix and export your track
Ableton Live Lite 12
One of the most popular music production, recording and performing platforms in the world, Ableton Live Lite lets you create, mix, and export your tracks.
How to install
Even more software instruments
for deep and rich piano sounds
Komplete Select
Choose between 3 different bundles. Craft with iconic synths, sampled sounds, and effects from Komplete 15 Select - a hand-picked production toolkit.
How to install
Even more inspiration
from samples to music theory
Loopcloud
A 2-month subscription to Loopcloud gives you millions of hi-def royalty-free samples, from lo-fi drum loops to punchy vocal one-shots, and add them to your personal collection for life. Beat-making essentials.
How to install
Melodics
If you're new to keyboards, music theory or DAW production, get started with a subscription to Melodics. The app gives you lessons, tips and tricks to suit your style, so you can improve your skills while you make music.
How to install
04 Integrate
KeyLab Essential mk3 into your setup
KeyLab Essential mk3 integrates seamlessly with all major Digital Audio Workstations right out of the box, including automatically mapped controls to play, pause, record, and trigger loops.
Ableton
Bitwig
FL Studio
Logic
CubaseIf you cannot control your Digital Audio Workstation directly from KeyLab Essential mk3 - explore our custom controller mappings.
Go to custom controller mappings for KeyLab Essential mk3 →
You can also dive deeper and create custom MIDI mappings for your specific needs with our MIDI Control Center:
