{
  "schema_version": 1,
  "projection": "envoy-agent-v1",
  "identity": {
    "title": "ARTURIA KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 White — MIDI Controller",
    "brand": "ARTURIA",
    "model": "KEYLAB ESSENTIAL 61",
    "mpn": "231531",
    "gtins": null,
    "handle": "ca-arturia-keylab-essential-61-mk3-white-0f6dd6443e",
    "url": "https://envoy-music.myshopify.com/products/ca-arturia-keylab-essential-61-mk3-white-0f6dd6443e",
    "catalog_product_id": "catalog:13195e442c74",
    "lane": "production",
    "product_object": "midi controller"
  },
  "offer": {
    "price": 399.99,
    "currency": "CAD",
    "available": true,
    "condition": "Brand New",
    "price_band": "mid",
    "source_verified_at": "2026-07-10T23:56:52Z"
  },
  "specifications": {"category":"production","subcategory":"production","category_path":"production","groups":[{"id":"identity","label":"Identity","fields":[{"key":"mpn","label":"Mpn","value":"231531","display":"231531","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85},{"key":"color","label":"Color","value":"White","display":"White","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85}]},{"id":"keyboard_controls","label":"Keyboard \u0026 Controls","fields":[{"key":"keys","label":"Keys","value":"61 velocity-sensitive keys, hybrid synth-piano feel, semi-weighted","display":"61 velocity-sensitive keys, hybrid synth-piano feel, semi-weighted","source":"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/overview","confidence":0.9},{"key":"pads","label":"Pads","value":"8 RGB, velocity- and pressure-sensitive (2 banks)","display":"8 RGB, velocity- and pressure-sensitive (2 banks)","source":"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/overview","confidence":0.9},{"key":"encoders","label":"Encoders","value":"9 + 1 clickable encoder","display":"9 + 1 clickable encoder","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85},{"key":"faders","label":"Faders","value":"9","display":"9","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85},{"key":"wheels","label":"Wheels","value":"Pitch bend + modulation","display":"Pitch bend + modulation","source":"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/overview","confidence":0.9},{"key":"display","label":"Display","value":"2.5\" LCD with contextual buttons","display":"2.5\" LCD with contextual buttons","source":"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/overview","confidence":0.9}]},{"id":"performance_integration","label":"Performance \u0026 Integration","fields":[{"key":"performance","label":"Performance","value":"Chord Play, Scale mode, Arpeggiator, Hold","display":"Chord Play, Scale mode, Arpeggiator, Hold","source":"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/overview","confidence":0.9},{"key":"daw","label":"Daw","value":"Custom scripts (Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, more); MCU\/HUI","display":"Custom scripts (Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, more); MCU\/HUI","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85},{"key":"software","label":"Software","value":"Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, NI The Gentleman, Loopcloud + Melodics subscriptions","display":"Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, NI The Gentleman, Loopcloud + Melodics subscriptions","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85}]},{"id":"connectivity_physical","label":"Connectivity \u0026 Physical","fields":[{"key":"connectivity","label":"Connectivity","value":"USB-C (bus power), MIDI out, sustain\/expression\/footswitch pedal input","display":"USB-C (bus power), MIDI out, sustain\/expression\/footswitch pedal input","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85},{"key":"dimensions","label":"Dimensions","value":"890 × 240 × 70 mm (35.03 × 9.44 × 2.75 in)","display":"890 × 240 × 70 mm (35.03 × 9.44 × 2.75 in)","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85},{"key":"weight","label":"Weight","value":"3.08 kg (6.79 lbs)","display":"3.08 kg (6.79 lbs)","source":"https:\/\/www.zzounds.com\/item--AUAKYLB61ESSMK3","confidence":0.85}]}]},
  "connectivity": ["usb","midi"],
  "power": null,
  "included_items": null,
  "required_accessories": ["compatible power and data connections","monitoring or MIDI setup as required"],
  "optional_accessories": null,
  "compatibility": null,
  "advisor": {
    "best_for": "We stock this for producers who want a straightforward, software-rich 61-key controller for DAW work and Analog Lab preset tweaking. The 61 keys plus Scale\/Chord\/Arp tools make it great for songwriting and beginners, and the bundled Analog Lab V + instruments get you making music immediately.",
    "who_should_skip": "Skip it if you need aftertouch, motorized faders, or deep modular control — the Essential line is intentionally streamlined (look at the full KeyLab mk3 for aftertouch and more I\/O). Also skip if 61 keys is more than your desk can hold; a 49-key variant exists.",
    "fit_notes": "Hybrid synth-piano feel is semi-weighted, not fully weighted — fine for synth\/production work, not ideal as a piano-practice instrument. USB-C bus powered, so no separate PSU needed with most computers. White finish is the listed variant here; black, Rose Quartz, and Aquamarine also exist.",
    "watchouts": "Some bundled software (Loopcloud, Melodics) is time-limited subscriptions, not permanent licenses. Confirm current bundle contents with the box, as Arturia updates included instruments between revisions.",
    "verification_questions": ["What firmware, software, storage, and synchronization features are supported by this exact model?","Which power supply, adapters, and included accessories ship with the retailer offer?","Will its audio, MIDI, and computer connections fit the intended setup without additional hardware?","Is the item still in stock at the displayed price, and what is the complete delivered cost to the intended destination?"]
  },
  "retrieval": {
    "summary": "KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 White is a electronic-music production instrument represented by 1 current Canadian retailer offer, starting at 399.99 CAD. Best suited to producers who understand how it will connect to their current sequencing and performance workflow. EnvoyMusic has verified the source price and availability signal, but has not independently verified every technical specification or US fulfillment detail. This is an verified retail listing reference, not inventory stocked or fulfilled by EnvoyMusic. Retailer price and availability can change; recheck the source before making a purchase decision. Skip it until workflow, synchronization, software, storage, I\/O, and power requirements are confirmed.",
    "agent_summary": "ARTURIA KEYLAB ESSENTIAL 61. visible colors: white, black, blue, green. visible controls: keys, pads, knobs, buttons, faders, rotary encoder. panel text: ARTURIA; KEYLAB ESSENTIAL 61; MIDI; REC; PLAY; STOP; ARTURIA.",
    "intent_terms": ["production","music_production","sequencing","live_performance","KeyLab Essential 61 MK3 White","ARTURIA","MIDI Controllers","verified retail listing","electronic-music production instrument","music production","live performance"],
    "use_cases": ["home-recording","studio-recording","practice","sound-design"],
    "skill_level": null
  },
  "trust": {
    "has_verified_retail_listing": true,
    "source_count": 1,
    "source_tier_mix": ["retailer"],
    "evidence_flags": {"external_inventory":true,"source_availability":true,"source_price":true,"source_url":true,"structured_specs":false},
    "spec_provenance": {"specifications":{"source_url":"https:\/\/www.arturia.com\/products\/hybrid-synths\/keylab-essential-mk3\/overview","method":"gear_universe_read_model","fetched":"2026-07-21"}}
  },
  "related": {
    "similar_item_ids": [],
    "comparison_reasons": ["source_count:1","lane:production","verified retail listing_reference"]
}
}