Arturia

Arturia LTD KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller Keyboard

SKU KEYLABESSENTIAL61MK3RQ
Color: Rose Quartz
$379.99
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Monthly financing available · See options
Available to order – ships within 2-7 business days.
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Ships across Canada & USA · usually within 2–7 business days
14-day exchange policy · details
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Quality-checked Every order is checked by our team before it leaves Granata Music.
Fast shipping Most in-stock orders ship within 2–7 business days.
Expert support Setups, repairs and advice from our own in-store team.
Local since 1984 Ottawa’s music store – shop, lessons, studio and rehearsal space.
About this item

Arturia LTD KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller Keyboard

Whether you’re a beginner producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your full creative potential with a MIDI controller that breaks down all the barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound. Find joy in your workflow. Find the right sound faster than ever. Customize your mix in real-time. Finish that track with ease. Music-making shouldn’t feel like work; KeyLab Essential removes barriers and puts the joy back into your workflow. Your DAW, upgraded. Your favorite synth sounds, your DAW transport, and your mixing desk all in one. Enjoy next-level control over your sounds & DAW projects, seamless communication with Analog Lab, and a bundle of pro creative software to supercharge your sound. Quickly inspire new ideas. KeyLab Essential doesn’t just help you play & navigate your projects - it’s also built to inspire. Summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and moving chord sequences with its array of creative features, and see where it can take your sound. That quality feeling. You want the feeling of a premium instrument, the flexibility of a top-class controller, and the ease-of-use of a beginner keyboard. KeyLab Essentials sensitive controls, hybrid synth-feel keybed, and smart layout puts it all at your fingertips. Your keys to creativity. However you choose to make music, KeyLab Essential has all the creative answers - before you’ve even thought of the questions. This controller fits right into your setup to become an extension of your creative identity.

  • Premium Keybed quality
  • 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
  • Pads & controls
  • 1 clickable encoder
  • 9 rotary encoders
  • 9 x 30mm faders
  • 8 transport switches
  • 4 command switches
  • 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel
  • 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
  • Display control
  • 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons
  • Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls
  • Smart features
  • Multi-mode arpeggiator
  • Chord mode
  • Scale mode
  • Hold function
  • Semitone transpose
  • Software integration
  • Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
  • Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
  • Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
  • Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience
  • Included Software titles & services
  • Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Native Instruments’ The Gentleman
  • UVI Model D
  • 2-month Loopcloud subscription
  • Melodics subscription for 40 lessons
  • Connectivity
  • USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
  • MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
  • Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
  • USB-C powered

Complete your keyboard setup

Benches, pedals and headphones that fit.

Make it play like yours

Our in-store repair shop can set this up before it leaves – string gauge, action, intonation and tuning, done to how you play. Already own one? Book a setup anytime.

Repairs & setups

New instrument? Take a free trial lesson

Granata Music School teaches guitar, bass, piano, drums, voice and more, right here in the store. Your first lesson is on us.

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Shipping, returns & financing

Shipping Ships across Canada and to the USA. Orders are packed quickly, inspected and shipped with care – most in-stock orders ship within 2–7 business days.Shipping policy
Local pickup Pick up at Granata Music Roydon, 43 Roydon Place, Ottawa. Usually ready in 24 hours – we’ll email you when it’s ready.Hours & directions
Returns & exchanges 14-day exchange policy. See the refund policy for full conditions, including clearance and finish-flaw items.Refund policy
Monthly financing Spread the cost with monthly payments on eligible purchases. Ask our staff about current financing options and terms.Talk to an expert

Questions

Quick answers about buying from Granata Music.

Real people, real advice

Still deciding? Ask our staff.

We play, set up and repair this gear every day. Call or email and we’ll help you choose.

Come play it in person

Granata Music Roydon
43 Roydon Place, Unit 4, Ottawa, ON

Mon–Fri 10–8 · Sat 10–7 · Sun 12–5

Get directions
Can I try it in-store before I buy?
Yes. Visit us at 43 Roydon Pl Unit 4, Nepean (across from Costco). Open 7 days: Mon–Fri 10–8, Sat 10–7, Sun 12–5. Call (613) 727-0727 to make sure it's on the floor.
Do you price match?
Yes. We'll match the verified price of any product from an authorized retailer in Canada. Call or message us with the listing.
Do you ship, or can I pick it up?
We ship across Canada and the U.S. by UPS, Canpar or Canada Post. Cost and delivery estimate show at checkout. Local? Choose ‘Pick Up’ at checkout to collect it in Nepean at no shipping charge.
Do you offer piano or keyboard lessons?
Yes. Piano and keyboard lessons start with a free beginner trial lesson ($35 value). Lessons are $30 for 30 minutes or $60 for 60 minutes, in-store or virtual.
What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard and American Express online, or call (613) 727-0727 to order by phone with Visa or Mastercard.
What's your return policy?
Regular-priced items can be exchanged within 14 days at no charge, or returned within 7 days for a refund to your original payment method, less a 5% restocking fee. Please bring your receipt and the original packaging. Boxed gear can be opened to check it out, but must come back unused, undamaged and complete for a refund. Sale and clearance items, and anything bought with a discount code, are final sale.

Price match

Found a better price?

We make every effort to match prices from authorized Canadian retailers. Share the competitor's listing for this item and our team will review it.

Prefer to speak with someone? Call 613-727-0727 or visit us at 43 Roydon Pl, Unit 4, Nepean.

Why buy from Granata

The Granata advantage.

Ottawa's family-owned music store since 1984. Instruments, lessons, repairs and a recording studio under one roof, with a knowledgeable team to support you before and after your purchase.

1984Family-run since
4.8★Average Google rating
395Google reviews
7 daysOpen 7 days a week

Our promises

7-day refunds

Most regular-priced items are eligible for a refund within 7 days, issued to the original payment method.

5% restocking fee applies · Receipt and original packaging required
14-day exchanges

Regular-priced items may be exchanged within 14 days at no charge.

Some items are exchange-only or final sale. See return details.
Price match

We make every effort to match prices from authorized Canadian retailers.

Try before you commit

Boxed items such as amplifiers, pedals and keyboards may be opened for inspection.

Must be returned unused and complete to qualify for a refund.

Buying with us

Expert adviceOur team can help you choose the right instrument or accessory in store.
Monthly paymentsFlexible monthly payment options are available at checkout.
Special ordersItem not in stock? Many special-order items arrive within 2–7 business days.
Holds & reservationsContact us to reserve or hold an item, where possible.
Wide selectionGuitars, basses, keyboards, drums, amplifiers, sheet music and accessories.
Prices in CADAll prices are in Canadian dollars. Taxes are calculated at checkout.

Getting it home

In-store pickupOrder online and pick up in store. We're located across from Costco, with parking right outside.
Ships across CanadaShipping rates are calculated at checkout based on size, weight and destination.
Open 7 days a weekMonday to Friday 10 am–8 pm, Saturday 10 am–7 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Service after the sale

In-house repairsRepairs and setups are completed on site. An estimate is provided when your instrument is checked in.
Lessons under one roofGuitar, piano, voice, drums, bass, violin and more. Your first trial lesson is free.
Studio & rehearsal roomsBook recording time at Granata Studios or rent a rehearsal room by the hour.

Community

Family-run since 1984Founded by Nello Granata and run by his son, Gino, since 2008.
4.8★ on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 across 395 Google reviews.
Open mic nightsWe host open mic nights in store. Visit our blog for upcoming dates.

Returns & exchanges

Changed your mind?

Regular-priced items may be exchanged within 14 days, and most are eligible for a refund within 7 days.

  • 14-day exchanges: Regular-priced items may be exchanged within 14 days at no charge.
  • 7-day refunds: Most regular-priced items are eligible for a refund within 7 days, issued to the original payment method. A 5% restocking fee applies. Please provide your receipt and the original packaging.
  • Boxed items: Items such as amplifiers, pedals and keyboards may be opened for inspection. To qualify for a refund, they must be returned unused, undamaged and complete in the original box.
  • Exchange only: Books, sheet music, opened packaged accessories and any item that comes into contact with the mouth are eligible for exchange only.
  • Non-returnable: For hygiene reasons, drums, humidifiers, strings, cymbals, reeds, and brass and woodwind instruments cannot be refunded or exchanged.
  • Final sale: Sale and clearance items, and items purchased with a discount code, are final sale and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
  • Shipping: Shipping charges are non-refundable.
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