Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 vs Novation SL MkIII 61
| Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 | Novation SL MkIII 61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel | 61 note velocity sensitive, individually sprung, synth style, semi-weighted keyboard |
| Aftertouch | — | — |
| Sounds / presets | 2000 | 4 |
| Sequencer | — | 64 Sessions / 8 Tracks per session / 8 Patterns per track … 128 steps per track |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Pads / faders | 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 30mm faders | 16 full-colour RGB backlit velocity sensitive drum pads; 8 continuous rotary knobs; 8 sliders |
| Weight | 2.76 kg | — |
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
| Display | 2.5" LCD | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 if budget is the priority — it is about $470.99 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2000 vs 4).
Full spec sheets: Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 · Novation SL MkIII 61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.