KeyLab Essential is the result of years of research, with the express aim of streamlining your creative process, giving you more time to express yourself through music. If you’re just starting out on your musical journey, don’t worry, KeyLab Essential also comes with Ableton Live Lite so you can start recording, editing, and releasing your music with one of the most popular music platforms on the planet. As well as offering ultimate control over Analog Lab, KeyLab Essential is a universal MIDI controller, meaning you can use it with any third-party instruments or software. This functionality keeps your hands on the controller and your mind in the music.

Play your track, jog forwards and back, save, toggle your metronome and loop, record, and punch in on the fly. KeyLab Essential is packed with clever controls that help you make swift work of everyday tasks within your recording software. USB, MIDI Out, and sustain input allows for all the connectivity you’ve ever wanted. The keys are full piano-sized, designed to have a light action to avoid fatigue on your fingers and wrists. KeyLab Essential makes navigating inside your recording software a breeze thanks to the dedicated DAW Command Center, and makes browsing your presets an exciting and inspiring experience.

From the responsive keys to the intelligently assigned knobs and faders, you’ll feel like everything you touch turns to gold.

Every aspect of KeyLab Essential has been carefully chosen to give you the best possible experience when creating and performing. 8 pads, 9 rotaries, 9 faders, and an expressive keyboard with velocity and aftertouch.

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