Arturia Keylab Essential 49 Mk3 Keyboard Controller
The music-making essentials
Whether you’re a beginner producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your full creative potential with a MIDI controller that breaks down all the barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound.
Control any DAW
Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-mapped controls with your DAW of choice. KeyLab Essential doesn’t just feature familiar MCU & HUI compatibility; it also has custom scripts for major DAWs for next-level integration.
Customize your workflow
KeyLab Essential easily adapts to your creative needs; recall your favorite ’liked’ presets from Analog Lab, navigate your custom-made playlists, activate custom User programs for your own control assignments, and more.
At one with Analog Lab
Turn Analog Lab into a hardware synth and get hands-on with your sound thanks to KeyLab Essential’s seamlessly mapped controls. Adjust sound parameters, tweak FX, and browse presets without ever needing to touch your computer.
Premium Keybed quality
49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
Pads & controls
1 clickable encoder
9 rotary encoders
9 x 30mm faders
8 transport switches
4 command switches
1 modulation wheel & bend wheel
8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
Display control
2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons
Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls
Smart features
Multi-mode arpeggiator
Chord mode
Scale mode
Hold function
Semitone transpose
Software integration
Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience
Included Software titles & services
Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds
Ableton Live Lite
Native Instruments’ The Gentleman
UVI Model D
2-month Loopcloud subscription
Melodics subscription for 40 lessons
Connectivity
USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
USB-C powered
Box content
KeyLab Essential Unit
USB-A to USB-C cable
Registration card
Dimensions for 49 keys
Size : 31.1 x 9.45 x 2.76 inches (790 x 240 x 70mm)
Weight : 6.1 lbs. (2.76 Kg)
