Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller – Black

Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 – Black Edition For Full Creative Control

Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 in Black is a versatile MIDI controller designed to elevate your music production workflow. Its 49-note hybrid keybed delivers a smooth, expressive playing experience, while velocity-sensitive pads, faders, and encoders put hands-on control of your DAW, virtual instruments, and effects directly at your fingertips.

Ideal for home studios, rehearsal spaces, mobile production setups, and professional studios, KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Black integrates seamlessly with Analog Lab V, your DAW, and external MIDI instruments. Plug-and-play USB-C connectivity ensures you can start creating immediately, with class-compliant MIDI support for full compatibility.

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Creative Performance Tools

This Black edition inspires creativity with features like Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and a multi-mode Arpeggiator. Effortlessly manipulate sounds, tweak parameters, and produce beats or melodies with intuitive, hands-on control. The controller’s smart layout keeps your workflow streamlined while providing deep integration with your software.

Connectivity And DAW Integration

Equipped with USB-C and MIDI 5-pin DIN output, KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Black connects to computers, tablets, and external instruments. Sustain, expression, and footswitch pedal inputs allow extended performance control. NKS compatibility, custom DAW scripts, and MCU/HUI support make it plug-and-play with virtually any production setup.

Build And Control Layout

The Black edition combines a professional aesthetic with a durable chassis and premium controls. Its semi-weighted keybed is smooth and responsive for both studio and live performance. RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, faders, and rotary encoders give precise control, while the 2.5” LCD display provides real-time feedback on parameters, DAW transport, and sounds.

KEY FEATURES: Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller

• 49-Note Hybrid Keybed: Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keys for expressive play.
• RGB Pads: 8 pressure-sensitive pads for drum triggers, clip launching, and MIDI control.
• Faders & Encoders: 9 faders, 9 rotary encoders, 1 clickable encoder for total hands-on control.
• DAW Control: Integrated transport buttons and command switches for seamless workflow.
• Display & Navigation: 2.5” LCD with contextual buttons for instant parameter feedback.
• Performance Tools: Multi-mode Arpeggiator, Chord Mode, Scale Mode, Hold function, Semitone Transpose.
• Software Bundle: Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments Komplete Select, UVI Model D, 2-month Loopcloud, Melodics lessons.
• Connectivity: USB-C powered, 5-pin MIDI DIN output, pedal input for sustain, expression, or footswitch.
• DAW & NKS Integration: Custom scripts for major DAWs, NKS-compatible, MCU/HUI support, 6 user presets.