Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black

The Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black was $999 when we checked it on 2026-10-19. It has not moved from that price across 9 checks since 2026-08-18. Best for: Producers who want Fatar hammer-action feel plus pads, faders and a screen for DAW control.

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Why we picked it

Best for: Producers who want Fatar hammer-action feel plus pads, faders and a screen for DAW control.

Fully weighted hammer-action keys built by Fatar, per the r/synthesizers thread, plus 12 pressure-sensitive pads and a sheet music stand.

What we like

+ Fatar hammer-action keybed, the keybed the Reddit thread kept naming as the good one
+ 12 pressure-sensitive pads plus sustain and auxiliary pedal inputs
+ USB-C power and a built-in sheet music stand
+ Ships with Arturia's Analog Lab software instrument at time of writing

Watch outs

- About $999, roughly three times the value pick's price
- Small Amazon review count so far, limited owner track record
- At over 43 pounds, the heaviest of the three picks by far

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Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black price history

9 weekly checks of our own, from 2026-08-18 to 2026-10-19. How our price tracking works

$999.00

Aug 18Sep 2Sep 18Oct 3Oct 19

$999.00 at all 9 checks we have taken, Aug 18 to Oct 19, 2026.

Every observation (9)

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Aug 18, 2026	$999.00	Weekly check
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About this item

88-key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Fully Weighted Hammer-action Keys
12 Pressure-sensitive Performance Pads
Sustain/Auxiliary Pedal Inputs
USB-C Power - Black
Sheet Music Stand

Details

Connectivity Technology: USB
Compatible Devices: Laptop, PC
Material Type: Stainless Steel
Brand Name: Arturia
Model Name: KeyLab 88 mk3
Size: 88
Item Weight: 43.4 pounds

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Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black: common questions

Is the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black worth it?

Fully weighted hammer-action keys built by Fatar, per the r/synthesizers thread, plus 12 pressure-sensitive pads and a sheet music stand. Its Amazon listing shows 4.3 out of 5 stars across 9 ratings, which is the retailer's figure and not our verdict.

How much does the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black cost?

The Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black was $999 when we checked it on 2026-10-19. Prices change often, so the live retailer link carries the current number.

Is now a good time to buy the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black?

We have checked the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black 9 times since 2026-08-18 and the price has not moved from $999. Our record shows no drop and no rise.