Arturia KeyStep ProvsArturia MicroLab mk3
Summary
Arturia KeyStep Pro and Arturia MicroLab mk3: 2 Arturia controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia KeyStep ProCurrentView details → | Arturia MicroLab mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 25 |
| Key size | Slim | Slim |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Keybed | Arturia slim keys with aftertouch | Arturia slim keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 5 | 0 |
| Display | OLED | None |
| Pitch / mod | Touch strips | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN out, DIN in | — |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | No | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, Sync in/out | Chord mode |
| Bundled software | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 588 × 208 × 40 mm | 406 × 125 × 39 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 0.62 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: KeyStep Pro – 37 MicroLab mk3 – 25
- Aftertouch: KeyStep Pro – Channel MicroLab mk3 – None
- Released: KeyStep Pro – 2020 MicroLab mk3 – 2025
- Keybed: KeyStep Pro – Arturia slim keys with aftertouch MicroLab mk3 – Arturia slim keys
- Knobs / encoders: KeyStep Pro – 5 MicroLab mk3 – 0
- Display: KeyStep Pro – OLED MicroLab mk3 – None
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action) and pads (0).