A closer
look
Explore the controls, layout, and creative features of KeyLab mk3 in detail, from its premium keybed to performance features.
Overview
KeyLab mk3
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Performance Controls
Bend your notes and modulate your sounds with the pitch bend & mod wheels. Transpose your keyboard by semitones or full octaves with transpose controls.
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Chord, Scale, Arp & Hold
Engage Chord Play or Scale mode, activate the Arpeggiator, or use the Hold function to sustain notes, chords, or arpeggios even after you’ve released the keys, perfect for creating evolving musical textures.
3
Bank, prog, MIDI, settings buttons
Switch effortlessly between programs, pad banks and MIDI channels, plus quickly access the settings menu.
4
Velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
Play MIDI notes, tap drums and samples, trigger clips. The RGB lighting keeps you visually in tune with your performance.
5
Transport controls & DAW commands
Take full control of your recording software with custom scripts and compatibility with support for MCU/HUI protocols.
6
Display & Contextual Buttons
See real-time feedback on your project and sound with a bright 3.5” full-color display. Use the corresponding 8 contextual buttons to let you navigate your sounds and project in real-time.
7
Touch-sensitive 360˚ potentiometers
See the current encoder value simply by touching it, and adjust crucial controls with ultra-smooth action.
8
Touch-sensitive faders
Fine-tune the level of the tracks in your DAW and other crucial parameters with nine smooth faders, providing precise control at your fingertips.
9
Redesigned keybed
Durable, release-velocity-sensitive hybrid-feel keys tweaked for optimal accuracy and expressivity, thanks to Aftertouch, will capture every nuance of your performance.
10
Kensington security slot
Protect your keyboard with a compatible security lock.
11
Pedal Input
Connect a pedal and assign the input to Sustain, Modulation, or Expression mode, adding another layer of control to your performance.
12
MIDI in/out
Control any MIDI-compatible gear, like synths and drum machines. Sync external MIDI gear to KeyLab mk3 for a fully integrated setup.
13
USB-C
Bus-powered USB-C connectivity ensures compatibility with modern setups and provides a reliable power source.
Overview
KeyLab mk3
1
Performance Controls
Bend your notes and modulate your sounds with the pitch bend & mod wheels. Transpose your keyboard by semitones or full octaves with transpose controls.
2
Chord, Scale, Arp & Hold
Engage Chord Play or Scale mode, activate the Arpeggiator, or use the Hold function to sustain notes, chords, or arpeggios even after you’ve released the keys, perfect for creating evolving musical textures.
3
Bank, prog, MIDI, settings buttons
Switch effortlessly between programs, pad banks and MIDI channels, plus quickly access the settings menu.
4
Velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
Play MIDI notes, tap drums and samples, trigger clips. The RGB lighting keeps you visually in tune with your performance.
5
Transport controls & DAW commands
Take full control of your recording software with custom scripts and compatibility with support for MCU/HUI protocols.
6
Display & Contextual Buttons
See real-time feedback on your project and sound with a bright 3.5” full-color display. Use the corresponding 8 contextual buttons to let you navigate your sounds and project in real-time.
7
Touch-sensitive 360˚ potentiometers
See the current encoder value simply by touching it, and adjust crucial controls with ultra-smooth action.
8
Touch-sensitive faders
Fine-tune the level of the tracks in your DAW and other crucial parameters with nine smooth faders, providing precise control at your fingertips.
9
Redesigned keybed
Durable, release-velocity-sensitive hybrid-feel keys tweaked for optimal accuracy and expressivity, thanks to Aftertouch, will capture every nuance of your performance.
10
Kensington security slot
Protect your keyboard with a compatible security lock.
11
Pedal Input
Connect a pedal and assign the input to Sustain, Modulation, or Expression mode, adding another layer of control to your performance.
12
MIDI in/out
Control any MIDI-compatible gear, like synths and drum machines. Sync external MIDI gear to KeyLab mk3 for a fully integrated setup.
13
USB-C
Bus-powered USB-C connectivity ensures compatibility with modern setups and provides a reliable power source.
Overview
KeyLab mk3
1
Performance Controls
Bend your notes and modulate your sounds with the pitch bend & mod wheels. Transpose your keyboard by semitones or full octaves with transpose controls.
2
Chord, Scale, Arp & Hold
Engage Chord Play or Scale mode, activate the Arpeggiator, or use the Hold function to sustain notes, chords, or arpeggios even after you’ve released the keys, perfect for creating evolving musical textures.
3
Bank, prog, MIDI, settings buttons
Switch effortlessly between programs, pad banks and MIDI channels, plus quickly access the settings menu.
4
Velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
Play MIDI notes, tap drums and samples, trigger clips. The RGB lighting keeps you visually in tune with your performance.
5
Transport controls & DAW commands
Take full control of your recording software with custom scripts and compatibility with support for MCU/HUI protocols.
6
Display & Contextual Buttons
See real-time feedback on your project and sound with a bright 3.5” full-color display. Use the corresponding 8 contextual buttons to let you navigate your sounds and project in real-time.
7
Touch-sensitive 360˚ potentiometers
See the current encoder value simply by touching it, and adjust crucial controls with ultra-smooth action.
8
Touch-sensitive faders
Fine-tune the level of the tracks in your DAW and other crucial parameters with nine smooth faders, providing precise control at your fingertips.
9
Redesigned keybed
Durable, release-velocity-sensitive hybrid-feel keys tweaked for optimal accuracy and expressivity, thanks to Aftertouch, will capture every nuance of your performance.
10
Kensington security slot
Protect your keyboard with a compatible security lock.
11
Pedal Input
Connect a pedal and assign the input to Sustain, Modulation, or Expression mode, adding another layer of control to your performance.
12
MIDI in/out
Control any MIDI-compatible gear, like synths and drum machines. Sync external MIDI gear to KeyLab mk3 for a fully integrated setup.
13
USB-C
Bus-powered USB-C connectivity ensures compatibility with modern setups and provides a reliable power source.
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