Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 White
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Arturia
KeyLab 49 mk3 White
Product Info
Article Number:
596111
Brand:
Arturia
Model:
KeyLab 49 mk3 White
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
Price:
$455.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The KeyLab 49 mk3 White is a fantastic control surface for producers and keyboardists wanting deep DAW integration and a solid build. The layout is intuitive, the pads are responsive, and the NKS support is a huge draw for Komplete users. It's a great value proposition for those who want a premium feel without the top-tier price tag.
Product Description
- Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 White
- USB MIDI keyboard with 49 Velocity-Sensitive keys and Aftertouch
- 12 illuminated velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive performance pads
- Nine touch-sensitive faders and 360° rotary controls
- 3.5" full colour screen (480 x 320 pixels) with eight control buttons
- Scale
- arpeggiator and chord mode
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- Transport and DAW control (play
- pause
- save
- undo
- redo
- etc.)
- Transpose function
- Connections: Sustain
- expression and auxiliary pedal input
- MIDI input and output
- USB-C connection
- USB-C bus-powered
- Robust aluminium housing with wooden side panels
- NKS support for direct control of over 2000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects
- Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of your choice for immediate testing and use of the NKS functionality
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 787 x 280 x 72mm
- Weight: 6.1 kg
- Colour: White
- Included software (download): Analogue Lab Pro
- Mini V
- Piano V
- Augmented Strings
- Rev PLATE-140
- Ableton Live Lite
- NI The Gentleman
- Loopcloud & Melodics
PROS
- • Solid aluminum chassis with wood accents feels premium and robust.
- • The 49-key action offers a surprisingly expressive, semi-weighted feel.
- • NKS compatibility unlocks seamless integration with Native Instruments ecosystem.
- • Excellent DAW control streamlines workflow, reducing mouse dependency.
CONS
- • Semi-weighted action won’t satisfy pianists seeking true grand piano feel.
- • Limited key range might restrict complex chord voicings for some users.
- • The screen resolution, while adequate, isn't as crisp as higher-end alternatives.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
49
Key Type
Velocity-Sensitive with Aftertouch
Pads
12 velocity-sensitive, pressure-sensitive performance pads
Knobs/Faders
9 touch-sensitive faders, 9 360° rotary controls
Connections
Sustain, Expression, Auxiliary Pedal Inputs, MIDI In/Out, USB-C
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The aftertouch is subtle but present, offering a nice expressive touch; it's not as pronounced as a dedicated synth keyboard but adds a welcome dimension.
The screen's brightness is decent, but direct sunlight can make it a bit difficult to read; a hood or darker environment is recommended for optimal visibility.
Absolutely! The KeyLab mk3 is a standard MIDI controller; it's class-compliant and works with virtually any DAW supporting MIDI input.
