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Dedicated pitch-bend and modulation wheels provide immediate expressive control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHands-On DAW Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend less time reaching for the mouse. KeyLab Essential 61 mk3 gives you \u003cstrong\u003e9 rotary encoders, 9 30mm faders, dedicated transport controls, command switches, and a clickable encoder\u003c\/strong\u003e for hands-on control of instruments, effects, mixer parameters, and your production workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA larger display with four contextual buttons keeps important information and functions close at hand, while dedicated DAW scripts provide deep integration with major production platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8 Expressive Performance Pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight touch- and pressure-sensitive pads provide responsive control for finger drumming, clip launching, and user assignments. 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