M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 Keyboard Controller

Unleash Your Ideas: Meet the Keystation 88 MK3

Introducing your next favourite musical gear – the Keystation 88 MK3. It is not just a MIDI controller — it’s your creative command centre, your piano-playing partner, your on-the-go studio, all rolled into one sleek, powerful instrument. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your musical journey, the Keystation 88 MK3 is built to elevate your expression, streamline your workflow, and let your ideas flow without boundaries.

With 88 full-size, semi-weighted keys, the Keystation 88 MK3 delivers a natural, expressive playing experience. These keys respond dynamically to your touch — from soft whispers to energetic strikes — giving you full control over your musical expression. That means your performances are more intimate, more expressive, and more alive.

Instead of juggling your mouse or computer keyboard, you can control everything right from the Keystation 88 MK3 itself. With octave up/down buttons, assignable pitch-bend and modulation wheels, a responsive volume fader, plus transport and directional controls for play, stop, rewind, and forward, this keyboard puts essential DAW navigation at your fingertips—keeping your creative flow uninterrupted.

This controller works via USB-MIDI (class-compliant, no drivers needed) for Mac and PC. Want to connect to vintage gear or hardware synths? You’ve got a 5-pin MIDI Out port ready. On top of that, the Keystation supports iOS connectivity via Apple’s Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter (sold separately) — ideal for on-the-road creativity using your iPad.

Though it spans 88 keys, this controller is surprisingly compact, lightweight, and rugged — perfect for the gigging musician or studio nomad. USB-powered (or via a 9 V DC supply if you choose), no extra bulky power bricks required.

You don’t just get the hardware — the Keystation 88 MK3 also comes with a powerful software bundle, including Ableton Live Lite, a streamlined version of one of the world’s most popular DAWs, and MPC Beats, a versatile platform for beat-making, sampling, and production, giving you everything you need to start composing, recording, and performing right away without any obstacles.

M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 Features

• 88 full-size velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys
• USB-MIDI connectivity (class-compliant)
• 5-pin MIDI Out for hardware synth integration
• Volume fader, transport & directional controls
• Ergonomic pitch-bend and modulation wheels
• Fully assignable controls (map to DAW/plugins)
• Compact, lightweight, durable design
• Plug-and-play — no drivers or external power (USB-powered)
• iOS-compatible (via Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter)
• Octave shift buttons; sustain pedal & expression pedal inputs
• Includes Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats

M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 Specs

M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 Manuals Download

• User Guide PDF – DOWNLOAD