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ARTURIA

KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Black

MIDI Controllers

MIDI keyboard controller, 49 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys, 8 RGB pads with aftertouch, 9 encoders, 9 faders, arpeggiator, chord, scale modes

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Description

The Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 is a compact and intuitive MIDI controller designed to keep music creation simple and hands on. It features 49 velocity sensitive synth action keys that feel responsive and expressive, making it equally comfortable for sketching ideas or performing live. The layout is clean and efficient, with a bright display, a clickable main encoder for browsing sounds, nine rotary encoders, nine faders, and dedicated transport controls that give you direct access to your DAW without relying on a mouse.

Creative tools are built right into the keyboard. An arpeggiator, chord mode, and scale mode help you develop ideas quickly and stay in key, while hold, transpose, and octave controls expand performance flexibility. Eight RGB pads with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch provide expressive control for finger drumming, triggering clips, or launching samples. Everything is USB powered, and it also includes MIDI out and a pedal input for flexible studio or stage setups.

KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 integrates smoothly with major DAWs and works seamlessly with Arturia Analog Lab V, giving you instant access to a wide range of classic and modern keyboard sounds. It can also operate as a customizable MIDI controller, allowing you to tailor mappings to your workflow using Arturia’s MIDI Control Center software. The result is a streamlined controller that keeps the focus on creativity and performance.

Features

49 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
Responsive synth-action keys capture your playing dynamics for expressive performances.

8 RGB Performance Pads (2 Banks)
Play drums, trigger clips, or launch samples with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity.

9 Knobs & 9 Faders
Hands-on control for shaping sounds, adjusting effects, and mixing tracks.

DAW Integration
Seamlessly controls major DAWs with transport, track, and workflow commands.

Analog Lab Integration
Instant access to thousands of presets with direct browsing and macro control.

Arpeggiator
Create rhythmic note patterns from held chords with flexible playback options.

Chord Mode
Play full chords from a single key or create and store your own chord shapes.

Scale Mode
Automatically keeps your playing in key for mistake-free performances.

Split & Dual Parts
Divide the keyboard into two zones or layer sounds for richer setups.

Hold Function
Sustain notes and arpeggios without needing a pedal.

Pitch & Mod Wheels
Add expressive bends and modulation in real time.

USB-C Connectivity
Single-cable connection for power and MIDI control.

MIDI Out
Control external hardware synths directly.

Pedal Input
Connect sustain, expression, or footswitch pedals for expanded control.

Clear Onboard Display
View presets, parameters, and settings at a glance.

Custom User Presets
Create and recall personalized control mappings for your workflow.

Specifications

General Specifications
Device Type: USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Keyboard: 49 Keys, Velocity-Sensitive, Synth-Action
Pads: 8 RGB Pads, Velocity- and Polyphonic Aftertouch-Sensitive
Pad Banks: 2 (Total 16 Assignable Pads)
Encoders: 9 Endless Rotary Encoders
Faders: 9 Faders
Main Encoder: Detented, Clickable Navigation Encoder
Display: Large LCD Display
Operating Modes: Arturia Mode, DAW Mode, User Mode (Up to 6 User Programs)
DAW Integration: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, Cubase
DAW Protocols: MCU, HUI
Arpeggiator: Built-In, Multiple Modes, Up to 3 Octaves
Chord Mode: User-Defined and Preset Chords
Scale Mode: Multiple Scale Types with Selectable Root
Hold Function: Latching Sustain (Keys Only)
Transpose: Semitone ±
Octave Shift: ±3 Octaves
Tap Tempo: Yes
Vegas Mode: Automatic Idle Light Mode

Keyboard
Key Count: 49
Key Type: Synth-Action
Velocity Curves: Adjustable via MIDI Control Center

Pads
Pad Count: 8
Pad Banks: A and B
Default MIDI Channel: 10
Pad Note Range Bank A: MIDI 36–43
Pad Note Range Bank B: MIDI 44–51

Controls
Pitch Wheel: Spring-Loaded
Modulation Wheel: Assignable (Default CC1)
Transport Controls: Loop, Rewind, Fast Forward, Metronome, Stop, Play/Pause, Record, Tap
Dedicated Buttons: Save, Quantize, Undo, Redo
Contextual Buttons: 4

Arpeggiator Parameters
Modes: Up, Down, Inclusive, Exclusive, Random, Order
Time Divisions: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 (Straight and Triplet)
Gate: Adjustable
Swing: Adjustable
Rate: Adjustable (Internal BPM)
Sync: Internal, External
Octave Range: 0–3

Connectivity
USB Port: USB-C (Power, MIDI, Control)
MIDI Output: 5-Pin DIN (MIDI Out / Thru)
Pedal Input: 1/4" TRS (Sustain, Switch, Expression)
Security: Kensington Lock Slot

Power
Power Supply: USB Bus-Powered via USB-C
External Power: Supported via USB-C when using MIDI DIN

Software Included
Analog Lab V
Ableton Live Lite
Native Instruments The Gentleman
UVI Model D
Melodics
Loopcloud

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