Eight pads, nine rotary knobs, nine faders, and an expressive keyboard, but so much more. Music is the centerpiece of this controller. Every aspect of KeyLab Essential has been carefully chosen to provide you with the best possible experience for creating and performing. With the dedicated DAW Command Center, KeyLab Essential makes navigating your recording software a breeze and browsing your presets an exciting and inspiring experience. Spend less time with the keyboard and mouse and more time creating, performing, and playing.