Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 vs M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49
| Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 | M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88-note velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard | Best-in-class, velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones |
| Aftertouch | — | Channel aftertouch (type stated explicitly) |
| Sounds / presets | 2000 | — |
| Sequencer | Multi-mode arpeggiator | Note Repeat and the built-in Arpeggiator |
| Pads / faders | 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 30mm faders; 9 rotary encoders | — |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 4.2 kg |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Release month | 2 | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (8.2 kg vs 4.2 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 · M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49. Rows with a highlighted background differ.