Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 vs CME Xkey Xkey Air 37
| Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 | CME Xkey Xkey Air 37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88-note fully-weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed with aftertouch | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | Yes (Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed with aftertouch); channel/poly type unspecified | polyphonic |
| Sounds / presets | 2000 | — |
| Sequencer | No; multi-mode arpeggiator only | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 12 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 50mm faders; 9 360° rotary encoders; 1 clickable encoder | — |
| Weight | 15.7 kg | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 553 × 135 × 16 mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Release month | 3 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 37 |
| Pads Faders | — | pressure-sensitive pitch bend and modulation buttons, octave +/- and sustain buttons |
| Power | — | rechargeable lithium battery |
| Connectors | — | MIDI over USB and Bluetooth (BLE) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the CME Xkey Xkey Air 37 if budget is the priority — it is about $900 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the CME Xkey Xkey Air 37 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (15.7 kg vs 0.89 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 · CME Xkey Xkey Air 37. Rows with a highlighted background differ.