Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller – White

Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 – Full Creative Control For Music Production

Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 is a versatile MIDI controller designed to elevate your music production workflow, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or seasoned producer. 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 right at your fingertips.

Perfect for home studios, mobile production, rehearsal spaces, and professional studios, KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 seamlessly integrates with Analog Lab V, your preferred DAW, and external MIDI instruments. With plug-and-play USB-C connectivity and class-compliant MIDI support, you can start creating immediately — no complex setup required.

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Creative Performance Features

KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 inspires creativity with built-in performance tools. Play full chords with a single key using Chord Mode, lock scales to your playing with Scale Mode, and generate dynamic patterns with the multi-mode Arpeggiator. Its intuitive layout and smart software integration let you manipulate sounds, tweak parameters, and produce beats or melodies without ever leaving your instrument.

Connectivity And DAW Integration

Equipped with USB-C connectivity, the KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 connects easily to computers, iPads, and other MIDI-compatible devices. Its 5-pin MIDI DIN output lets you control external synths and sound modules. The controller also supports sustain, expression, and footswitch pedals. Custom DAW scripts, MCU/HUI compatibility, and NKS support make it a truly plug-and-play solution for any setup.

Build, Design And Control Layout

This white edition of KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 combines a durable chassis with a professional layout for effortless workflow. Its semi-weighted keybed feels natural for both studio production and live performance. Velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, faders, and rotary encoders offer precision control, while the 2.5” LCD display provides real-time visual feedback on sounds, parameters, and DAW navigation.

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.