Get started
with KeyLab mk3
Get your KeyLab mk3 up and running and kick start your musical journey.
Set up
KeyLab mk3
- Connect KeyLab mk3 to your computer, from the interface’s USB port.

- Download and install Analog Lab.
- Launch the software and follow the instructions inside Analog Labto set up your KeyLab mk3.
Warum Analog Lab?
Analog Lab manages both your KeyLab mk3 and your sound content.
- Keep your KeyLab mk3 up-to-date
- Verwalte und optimiere deine Sounds im Detail
- Integrate KeyLab mk3 into your Studio
- Access 2000+ vintage and modern sounds from our award-winning V Collection.
Mehr über Analog Lab erfahren →
If you’re looking for specific and custom MIDI mappings, you can find them here →
Learn more
with our KeyLab 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
KeyLab mk3 | How to Control FL Studio
Lena demonstrates how KeyLab mk3 and FL Studio work together to take your music production to the next level. With custom integration, you’ll have deep control over your DAW, from clip launching to mixing and more.
Install
additional Arturia software
KeyLab mk3 comes with incredible and powerful Arturia software included for free.

_Mini V
The most recognizable monosynth on the planet, reincarnated. Mini V captures the magic of the instrument that put iconic lead and bass sounds into the hands of musicians. Brought to life with next generation modeling, add compelling synth sounds to any track with luscious detail and dynamic drive.
Discover Mini V →

_Piano V
Entdecke die erlesenste Auswahl an hochwertigen Klavieren, von luxuriösen deutschen Konzertflügeln bis hin zu zeitgenössischen Designstudien mit Metall- und Glasrahmen. Mit dynamischem Physical Modeling zum Leben erweckt und mit umfangreicher Klangkontrolle – und alles in einem einzigen Instrument.
Discover Piano V →

_Augmented STRINGS
Augmented STRINGS ist ein innovatives Instrument, das detailreich gesampelte Streicher mit modernster Synthese kombiniert und modernen Musikproduzenten unmittelbaren Zugriff auf eine umfassende Palette authentischer, abstrakter und eindrucksvoller Streicherklänge bietet.
Discover Augmented STRINGS →

_Rev PLATE-140
Die ursprüngliche 1960er-Einheit wog mehr als vier Personen und hat mehr als ein Haus gekostet. Aber jetzt kannst du eine exakte Emulation dieses legendären, bahnbrechenden Halleffekts nutzen, ohne dein Bankkonto zu sprengen oder dein Rückgrat zu brechen.
Discover Rev PLATE-140 →
To install your additional Arturia software, use the Arturia Software Center:
- Lade und installiere das Arturia Software Center. (If you already use the Software Center, skip to step 2.)
- Open the Arturia Software Center and look for your KeyLab mk3 .
(Your KeyLab mk3 must be registered in order to show up in the Arturia Software Center. If you have not done it yet,you can do so here.)
- Click on Activate, then click on the KeyLab mk3 title to reveal the included software and install them individually or all at once.

Download
included software from our partners
Alongside Arturia Software, we provide a selection of industry-standard plugins and software from our partners to accelerate your music production journey.
Music production and recording software
to create, mix and export your tracks

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
Find more information
with our manuals and cheatsheet
Download our cheatsheets for an overview of KeyLab mk3's controls:
To learn even more, you can find the manuals on KeyLab mk3's Resources page:

Integrate
KeyLab mk3 into your setup
KeyLab 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.
Logic
Ableton
FL Studio
Cubase
BitwigIf you cannot control your Digital Audio Workstation directly from KeyLab mk3 - explore our custom controller mappings.
Go to custom controller mappings for KeyLab mk3 →
You can also dive deeper and create custom MIDI mappings for your specific needs with our MIDI Control Center:










