Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 vs Arturia KeyLab Essential 61
| Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 | Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88-note fully-weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed with aftertouch | 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel |
| Aftertouch | ("Discover a full-size Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed with aftertouch"); type channel/poly в официальном тексте unspecified | — |
| Sounds / presets | 2000 | 2000 |
| Sequencer | нет; только Multi-mode arpeggiator | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 12 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 50mm faders; 9 360° rotary encoders; 1 clickable encoder | 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 30mm faders |
| Weight | 15.7 kg | 2.76 kg |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
| Display | — | 2.5" LCD |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 if budget is the priority — it is about $950 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (15.7 kg vs 2.76 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 · Arturia KeyLab Essential 61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.