Get more from your KeyLab Essential 88 mk3
free software, tutorials & more
Discover a suite of pro-grade software that provides everything you need to start making audio content out-of-the-box.
Get started
with KeyLab Essential 88 mk3
Get your KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 up and running and kick start your musical journey.
Set up
KeyLab Essential 88 mk3
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- Connect KeyLab Essential 88 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 Essential 88 mk3.
Pourquoi Analog Lab ?
Analog Lab manages both your KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 and your sound content.
- Keep your KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 up-to-date
- Gérez et ajustez vos sons dans les moindres détails
- Integrate KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 into your Studio
- Access 2000+ vintage and modern sounds from our award-winning V Collection.
En savoir plus sur Analog Lab →
If you’re looking for specific and custom MIDI mappings, you can find them here →
If you're experiencing issues with the installation process, let us help you →
Get more from your KeyLab Essential 88 mk3
Learn more
with our KeyLab Essential 88 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
1. How to control Logic Pro
2. How to control FL Studio
3. How to control Cubase
4. How to control Bitwig Studio
5. Overview
Keyboardist Matt Paull gives you a guided tour of the smart features, workflow highlights, and inspiring sounds that come with KeyLab Essential mk3, the next generation of universal MIDI controller.
6. How to control Ableton Live
7. Analog Lab Integration
Matt explores the seamless link between KeyLab Essential mk3 and Analog Lab, our expansive library of award-winning synth & keyboard sounds. Easily control every aspect of this software with flexible pre-mapped controls.How to control Logic Pro
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
UVI Grand Piano Model D
The UVI Model D puts the sound of the famous Steinway Model D grand piano at your fingertips, sampled in exquisite detail and ready to play. Capture the sound of the most famous concert hall pianos in your own studio.
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 Essential 88 mk3's controls:
To learn even more, you can find the manuals on KeyLab Essential 88 mk3's Resources page:
Integrate
KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 into your setup
KeyLab Essential 88 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
Cubase
FL Studio
Bitwig
AbletonIf you cannot control your Digital Audio Workstation directly from KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 - explore our custom controller mappings.
Go to custom controller mappings for KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 →
You can also dive deeper and create custom MIDI mappings for your specific needs with our MIDI Control Center:
