The Arturia KeyLab61 mk3 Ultra is a premium MIDI controller offering a distinctive studio centerpiece. Featuring 3 play modes, 9 touch-sensitive controls, & integration with included software
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The KeyLab 61 mk3 Ultra isn't just a MIDI controller — it's a studio centerpiece that refuses to blend into the background. Dressed in a bold, limited-edition orange finish, this 61-key powerhouse was built for producers and performers who take their craft seriously but aren't afraid to make a statement while doing it.
Under that eye-catching exterior lives Arturia's most refined keybed, deepest DAW integration, and most intuitive control layout yet. It's the kind of gear that makes your studio look like you know what you're doing — and actually delivers on that promise.
Full Creative Control at Your Fingertips
Running a session shouldn't feel like filing taxes. The KeyLab mk3 Ultra strips away the technical friction so you can stay locked into the creative zone. A full-color high-resolution display, 8 contextual buttons, and fully customizable controls mean you spend less time menu-diving and more time actually making music. Whether you're tweaking synths or dialing in drum patterns, everything you need is right there in front of you — no manual required (but one's included, just in case).
Full-Color High-Res Display with 8 Contextual Buttons: Real-time visual feedback keeps you oriented at a glance, displaying parameter names, values, and DAW information without making you guess what's happening.
9 Touch-Sensitive 360° Pots & Faders: Smooth, responsive, and deeply satisfying to turn — these controls feel premium because they are, offering precise adjustments across any parameter in your project.
12 Velocity & Pressure-Sensitive Pads (4 Banks): Built for producers who want to finger-drum, trigger clips, or launch loops without switching to a separate pad controller. Four banks means you're never short on real estate.
Deep DAW Integration & Smart Mapping
Most MIDI controllers just throw notes at your software and hope for the best. The KeyLab mk3 Ultra actually talks back. Bi-directional communication means your DAW sends real-time contextual data directly to the display — so what you see on screen matches what's happening in your session, instantly. It plays nice with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio out of the box, with dedicated mappings and MCU/HUI support that make setup genuinely painless.
Bi-Directional Smart Mapping Technology: The controller and your DAW are in constant conversation, displaying live parameter data on-screen so you always know exactly what you're controlling and where it's set.
Seamless Arturia Software Integration: Pair it with Analog Lab Pro's 2,000+ sounds for plug-and-play performance bliss — every knob, pad, and fader automatically maps to the right parameter without a single click of setup.
MIDI DIN In/Out + USB-C Connectivity: Hook up hardware synths and drum machines via MIDI DIN while staying connected to your modern studio rig through USB-C. Old gear, new gear — it talks to all of it.
Advanced Performance & Composition Tools
Good ideas don't wait around, and the KeyLab mk3 Ultra is built to keep up. Revamped Scale, Arpeggiator, and Chord modes give you the kind of compositional firepower that used to require a music theory degree and a lot of free time. Now you can build complex progressions, lock yourself to a key, or generate unpredictable melodic patterns with a few button presses. Couple that with velocity and aftertouch-sensitive keys, and every performance feels alive and expressive.
Scale Mode & Chord Play: Automatically snap notes to your selected scale and trigger full chord voicings with a single key press — a genuinely useful tool for producers and performers at any skill level.
Advanced Arpeggiator with Randomness Features: Go beyond basic up-down patterns with an arpeggiator that introduces controlled randomness, helping you stumble onto ideas you'd never have programmed manually.
Velocity & Aftertouch-Enabled 61-Key Keybed: Premium key feel with expressive response — the kind of playability that makes a real difference when you're recording takes that need to actually sound human.
A Studio Weapon Worth Owning
The Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 Ultra is the complete package for producers and performers who want total control without the usual technical headaches. It ships with included software — Analog Lab Pro, Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select, a 2-month Loopcloud subscription, and Melodics lessons — making it one of the best-value MIDI controllers on the market before you've even played a single note.
Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 Ultra Features:
Limited-edition "Ultra" orange finish with premium aluminum and wood construction
61 velocity and aftertouch-enabled keys with exceptional playability
Full-color high-res display with 8 contextual buttons for real-time feedback
9 touch-sensitive 360° potentiometers and faders
12 velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads with 4 banks
Scale Mode, Chord Play, and advanced Arpeggiator with randomness features
Bi-directional smart mapping for real-time DAW communication
Seamless integration with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio
MCU & HUI protocol support
Deeper integration with Arturia Software Center
Transport controls and full DAW command set
MIDI DIN In/Out for hardware instrument connectivity
Sustain, expression, and auxiliary pedal inputs
USB-C powered for modern studio compatibility
Included software worth $900+: Analog Lab Pro (2,000+ sounds), Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, NI Komplete 15 Select, 2-month Loopcloud, and Melodics subscription
Dimensions: 873 x 278 x 74 mm / 34.37" x 10.94" x 2.91"
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ultra is a limited-edition variant featuring a distinctive orange finish and matching "Ultra" skin, giving it a unique visual identity while maintaining the same acclaimed hardware, keybed, and feature set as the standard mk3. It's the same professional controller with a bolder personality.
The KeyLab mk3 Ultra is designed with professional producers and performers in mind, but its intuitive layout, full-color display, and included software, which includes Melodics lessons, make it accessible for serious beginners looking to invest in gear they won't outgrow. If you're starting out, it's a significant investment; if you're scaling up, it's a smart one.
The KeyLab mk3 Ultra works seamlessly with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio via dedicated MIDI mappings, and also supports MCU and HUI protocols for broader DAW compatibility. It also integrates deeply with Arturia's own software suite for enhanced control and flexibility.
Yes, MIDI DIN In/Out ports allow you to connect and control hardware synthesizers, drum machines, and other MIDI-equipped instruments directly from the controller. This makes it a strong hub for hybrid studios that run both software and hardware setups side by side.
The KeyLab mk3 Ultra ships with a substantial software bundle valued at over $900, including Analog Lab Pro (2,000+ sounds), Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select (your choice of Beats, Band, or Electronic), a 2-month Loopcloud subscription, and a Melodics subscription with dozens of lessons.
