Name: Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential
Brand: Arturia
SKU: 91cc0976-6ae2-4cff-ac79-5f48e6f517c7
Price: 250.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.8 (76 reviews)

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The Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential MIDI Controller is a versatile and feature-rich controller that offers 61 speed-sensitive keys with a semi-weighted ke... more

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Experts prefer Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential over Native Komplete Kontrol M32

On 5 Apr 2024 (13 days ago) we went through 86 MIDI Controller expert endorsements .

Currently, Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential received 1 endorsement from Consordini (18 Oct 2021). Meanwhile, Native Komplete Kontrol M32 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	MIDI Controller	Music Radar	Gearank	Keyboard Kraze	Music Critic	The Guitar Junky	Spy	E-Home Recording Studio	Digital Piano Judge	Prime Sound	Consordini
25	N/A	Check price	Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential The Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential MIDI Controller is a versatile and portable controller with a range of features, making it a reliable option for musicians and producers in both studio and live settings.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
N/A	N/A	$139	Native Komplete Kontrol M32	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 18 Oct 2021 Consordini ranked Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential as #3

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#3 out of 10 Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential
Best All-Rounder

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Source: consordini.com

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Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential

Native Komplete Kontrol M32

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential nor Native Komplete Kontrol M32 were recommended by key experts who publish MIDI Controllers recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	MIDI Controller	Music Radar	Gearank	Keyboard Kraze	Music Critic	The Guitar Junky	Spy	E-Home Recording Studio	Digital Piano Judge	Prime Sound	Consordini
1	-	$92	Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 The Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 MIDI Controller is a compact and versatile option for musicians and producers looking for a portable and affordable MIDI controller for creating electronic music and controlling parameters in music production software.	-	-	-	7	1	-	-	-	1	1
2	-	$349	Akai Pro MPK249 The Akai Pro MPK249 is a MIDI controller keyboard with 49 semi-weighted keys, a range of controls, and excellent build quality, making it a reliable choice for musicians and producers.	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	1	-	-
3	-	$109	Arturia MiniLab MkII The Arturia MiniLab MkII is a compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller with 25 mini-sized keys, 16 assignable knobs, and USB connectivity, making it a versatile option for musicians and producers on-the-go.	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-
4	-	$110	Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note	-	-	-	8	5	-	-	-	2	-
5	+11	Check price	NI Komplete Kontrol S88 MkII The NI Komplete Kontrol S88 MkII is a highly regarded MIDI controller that offers a realistic piano playing experience and precise control over parameters, making it a top choice for professional musicians and producers.	7	8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	7
6	-1	Check price	Akai Professional MPD226	-	-	3	-	-	3	-	-	-	-
7	-1	Check price	M-Audio Hammer 88 The M-Audio Hammer 88 MIDI Controller is a highly praised and versatile MIDI controller that offers a realistic piano feel and the ability to control various parameters in music production software, making it a solid choice for professional musicians and serious enthusiasts.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	2
8	-1	$99	Akai MPK Mini MK3 The Akai MPK Mini MK3 is a highly regarded MIDI controller that offers a range of features and functionality, including 25 mini-sized keys, programmable knobs, and a compact and lightweight design, making it a reliable and versatile option for musicians and producers.	-	2	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-
9	-1	$565	Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 The Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 is a versatile and durable MIDI controller and audio interface designed for beat production and sequencing, with features such as large velocity-sensitive pads, dedicated keyboard and chord buttons, and multiple connectivity options.	-	-	4	-	-	2	-	-	-	-
10	-1	$120	Nektar Impact LX25 Plus	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	3	-
16	-1	$119	M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 The M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 is a versatile and portable MIDI controller with realistic keyboard action, customizable controls, and USB connectivity, making it a great option for musicians of all levels.	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	4
17	+3	$320	Nektar Impact LX88 Plus	5	-	11	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
18	-1	$999	Arturia Keylab 88 MKII The Arturia Keylab 88 MKII is a highly praised MIDI controller keyboard that offers a realistic piano playing experience, versatile control options, and a wide range of connectivity, making it a valuable tool for musicians and producers in both studio and live performances.	-	7	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [4]

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Total expert reviews: 4

with a score: 0
without a score: 4

Expert reviews [9]

90

Total expert reviews: 9

with a score: 4
without a score: 5

Highest score by Music Radar	100
Average score based on 9 reviews	90
Lowest score by T3	80

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From Seller:

EXPRESSIVE CONTROLLER WITH A FOCUS ON WORKFLOW: Durable, yet stylish, KeyLab Essential is an easy keyboard controller that adapts to your needs, your style and your workflow, so you can make music just the way you like it. It combines the immediacy of an advanced controller, the expressivity of a classic instrument, and massive sonic versatility with the included software.
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From Seller:

32 compact keys to control all your instruments and effects
Sleek and solid design, fused with professional production features
Comes with a powerful software package, including synths, basses, drums, effects – plus Ableton Live 10 Lite
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https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/kom... Report

EAN Numbers: 4042477261542

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Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Novation Launchkey 61 MK3 or Novation Launchkey 49 MkII .

Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential is $71.99 more expensive than an average MIDI controller ($179).

Native Komplete Kontrol M32 is a popular option in the middle of the MIDI controllers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Alesis V49 or Korg NanoKontrol Studio .

Native Komplete Kontrol M32 is $40 less expensive than an average MIDI controller ($179).