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USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard

  • Fatar keyboard (TP/110) with hammer action and 88 weighted keys with aftertouch
  • 12 illuminated velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive performance pads
  • Nine touch-sensitive faders and 360° rotary controls
  • Scale, arpeggiator and chord mode
  • Transport and DAW control (play, pause, save, undo, redo)
  • Pitch and modulation wheel
  • Sustain, expression and auxiliary pedal input
  • MIDI input and output
  • USB-C connection
  • USB-C bus-powered
  • 3.5" full colour screen (480 x 320 pixels) with eight control buttons
  • Robust aluminium housing with wooden side panels
  • NKS support for direct control of over 2000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects
  • Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of your choice for immediate testing and use of the NKS functionality
  • Dimensions: (L x W x H): 1295 x 323 x 113 mm
  • Weight: 15.7 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Included software (Download): Analog Lab Pro, Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, NI The Gentleman, Loopcloud & Melodics
  • Includes sheet music stand, computer stand, USB cable (C/A)
  • Available since May 2025
  • Item number 612849
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Number of Keys 88
  • Hammer Action Keys Yes
  • Aftertouch Yes
  • Split Zones 1
  • Layer function Yes
  • Pitch Bend / Modulation Yes
  • Rotary Encoder 9
  • Fader (Amount) 9
  • Pads 12
  • Display Yes
  • MIDI interface 1x In, 1x Out
  • Sustain Pedal Connection Yes
  • USB-port Yes
  • Mains Operation No
  • Battery Operation No
  • Bus-Powered Yes
  • Width in mm 1295
  • Height in mm 113
  • Depth in mm 323
  • Weight in kg 15,7 kg
  • Speacial Features incl. Software (Download): Analog Lab Pro, Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, NI The Gentleman, Loopcloud & Melodics;
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Premium MIDI keyboard controller

Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black USB MIDI keyboard

KeyLab 88 mk3 is Arturia's flagship 88-note hammer-action MIDI controller, designed for advanced studio production and live performance. Central to its design is a fully weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed with velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch, offering a balanced and responsive touch suited to piano-focused work as well as synth and hybrid applications. Surrounding the keybed is a comprehensive control surface with 12 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads across four banks, nine touch-sensitive rotary encoders, nine 50mm faders, and dedicated transport controls. A full-colour 3.5" display with contextual buttons provides access to scale, chord, and arpeggiator functions, while supporting detailed DAW control and close integration with the included Analog Lab Pro software. Rather than functioning as a simple MIDI keyboard, KeyLab 88 mk3 serves as a central command surface for software instruments, hardware MIDI devices, and modern production environments alike. Its robust aluminium housing, set off nicely by Arturia's signature wooden endpieces, comes in a black and a white finish.

Sample Pads of the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black

Fully decked-out

For clear and intuitive operation, the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3's control panel is divided into three main sections. On the left are the pitch and modulation wheels, with dedicated buttons for octave and transpose adjustment. The 12 performance pads can trigger samples, chords or MIDI data, responding to velocity and pressure for expressive control. Dedicated buttons provide access to chord mode, note hold, scale selection, and the multi-mode arpeggiator, while the transport section manages DAW playback and recording. At the centre, the 3.5" full-colour display works with contextual soft buttons and a clickable encoder for navigating presets, parameter assignments, and user settings without relying on external software. To the right, nine touch-sensitive rotary encoders and nine 50mm faders manage mixer levels, instrument parameters, and automation.

Keyboard and controls of the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black MIDI keyboard

Performing keyboardists and studio producers

KeyLab 88 mk3 is aimed at keyboard players who require a quality weighted action without sacrificing hands-on control. Pianists benefit from the fully weighted TP/110 keybed with aftertouch, while producers and composers gain direct access to mixer levels, virtual instruments and automation via the encoders, faders and transport section. Because it supports both dedicated DAW modes and user-configurable MIDI setups, the KeyLab adapts easily from software-centric studios to hybrid environments incorporating external hardware. Scale, chord, and arpeggiator functions further support composition and performance workflows. For musicians seeking a central production surface that combines instrumental depth with detailed parameter control, KeyLab 88 mk3 balances playability with studio integration. A laptop shelf and music stand are included as standard.

Display of the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black USB-MIDI keyboard

About Arturia

Arturia's success story began with software emulations of well-known analogue synthesizers such as the Moog Minimoog, Sequential Prophet-5, and Oberheim SEM. The popular software instruments included in the V Collection are still flagship products of the French developer today. Over time, Arturia has gradually expanded its range and now also offers a host of hardware devices, ranging from synthesizers and keyboard controllers to sequencers. Since then, the former software developer has thus also become a household name in the world of analogue synthesizers and other equipment.

Rear connections of the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black

Connectivity and integration

Connectivity centres on USB-C, which provides both bus power and high-speed MIDI communication with computers and the Arturia Software Center. A 5-pin MIDI output allows direct connection to external hardware instruments, enabling standalone control without relying on a DAW. The rear panel accommodates sustain, expression and auxiliary pedals, all freely assignable. Thanks to MCU and HUI protocol support, KeyLab 88 mk3 integrates directly with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, and Bitwig Studio, offering dedicated control modes and automatic mapping. NKS compatibility further extends integration within the Native Instruments ecosystem. Up to six user presets can be stored internally for customised MIDI configurations, allowing the controller to move fluidly between software-centric production and hybrid hardware setups.

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Incredible 88-key midi keyboard
RulesOfDelta 09.06.2025
The overall build quality is amazing. The keybed itself is also really good. I can recommend it overall.

As for the sustain pedal issues; go to the pedal settings on the KeyLab 88 and calibrate the pedal, otherwise you'll get inverted sustain pedal controls. After that it should work fine.
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Must buy from Thomann!
Sibling 30.08.2025
A beautifully made MIDI Keyboard with every feature you could desire. Thomann made everything smooth, convenient and easy. Real high quality and premium feeling. Just buy it already!
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Sehr gutes Controller Keyboard
Tobesn 27.10.2025
Ich suchte einen gut spielbares, leichtes, robustes Controllerkeyboard mit genügend frei mapbaren Bedienelementen für die Bühne. Da der Konkurrenzcontroller aus Berlin eher für das Studio gemacht zu sein scheint und seine Stärken hauptsächlich exklusiv in dem entsprechenden Plugin Ökosystem ausspielt, habe ich mich trotz persönlicher Vorliebe für NI Software für das Arturia Keylab 88 Mk3 entschieden und es bisher nicht bereut. Es erfüllt diesen Part (bisher) hervorragend. Das Keyboard hat die beste Hammermechanik- Tastatur, die ich jemals unter den Fingern gehabt habe. Darauf spielen fühlt sich wahnsinnig gut an, auch dynamische Passagen gelingen mit Leichtigkeit. Der 5 Sternebewertung stehen leider ein paar Kleinigkeiten im Weg:

Bedienung: Die Fader und Knobs auf der rechten Seite des Boards sind in meinen Augen ein Designfehler. In den meisten Fällen möchte ich die mit der linken Hand bedienen, während die rechte spielt. Das führt bei diesem Layout zu interessanten Verrenkungen.
Außerdem ist die Software zur User-Mode Konfiguration zwar leicht zu durchschauen, aber ziemlich fummelig.

Features: Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn die CV- Outs und die Buttons unter den Fadern vom Vorgängermodell nicht wegrationalisiert worden wären. Und wie viele andere auch frage ich mich, wieso man keinen Poly- Aftertouch eingebaut hat.

Verarbeitung: Die schwarzen Tasten haben ein bisschen Spiel zur Seite. Das fällt beim Spielen nur selten auf, wirkt dann aber etwas unwertig. Ein paar weiße Tasten sind bei mir bereits verkratzt (~ 1 Monat, zwei Bühneneinsätze). Da ich auf das Gerät aufpasse wie auf meinen Augapfel, kann das eigentlich nur von den Fingernägeln kommen, und das sollte das Gerät aushalten. Daneben steht ein Yamaha MODX, das die letzten sieben Jahre durch die Hölle gegangen ist und keinerlei solcher Spuren aufweist.
Das Plexiglas in der Mitte reflektiert das Licht dahinter "deutlich verbogen" um die Display- und Buttonaussparungen und steht wohl ziemlich unter Spannung. Grundsätzlich nicht wild, aber ich bin sicher, sobald da die kleinste Kleinigkeit drauffällt, springt das Glas.
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Mille91 14.05.2025
För genomskinlighet: incitamentet till själva recensionen är sidans lotteri som en kvalificeras genom sitt deltagande.

Så, jag fick varan levererad idag. Jag gjorde en massa tidigare research online och var fast mellan Digital Workspace-keyboard, E-Pianon, tittar på Roland, Kawaii, Studiologic, Nativeinstruments, över en nästan ohälsosam period. Då tittade jag på Arturia Mk2 medan jag gjorde jämnföringar. Mitt behov, med vreden, sliders, universal DAW kompabilitet, allmän tålighet, medan jag fortfarande vill ha en bra pianokänsla (Fatar-keybädden sägs vara toppen i sin prisklass).

Nu, utöver funktionalitet så blev jag rädd då många kommenterat över tangenternas tyngd, hur det var den huvudsakliga motivatorn till varför keyboarden kanske inte är rätt produkt. Det och avsaknad av after touch.

När det var dags att köpa (efter månaders sparande), så hade Mk3 precis kommit ut. Jag tittade, och jämförde ännu en gång, från Mk2 till Mk3. 12 lite högre kvalitiva trumpaddar istället för 16 och en frän ny display, och enligt omdömen, nästan lika mycket tryckmotstånd, bara snäppet lättare än Mk2.

Än så länge, fylls de behov och förväntningar jag satt. Jag är van vid piano och föredrar lite tryckmotstånd, men jag kände inget av den ökända tyngden som får köpare att ångra, vilket var min största rädsla. Med den ur vägen har jag inget att vara missnöjd över. En ny keyboard efter 30 år. Jag är nöjd.
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