Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 White
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KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 White
Product Info
Article Number:
567139
Brand:
Arturia
Model:
KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 White
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
Price:
$202.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 is a seriously good value for budding producers and keyboardists needing hands-on control. It’s a fantastic entry point to MIDI mastery, offering a ton of features and a great software bundle. If you’re looking for a compact and affordable controller to elevate your workflow, this is a strong contender.
Product Description
- Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 White
- USB MIDI Keyboard
- 49 Velocity-sensitive keys
- 8 Velocity-sensitive RGB-illuminated pads
- 1 clickable encoder
- 9 rotary controls
- 9 faders
- Transport section with 4 function buttons
- 2.5" LC display
- Pitch bend and modulation wheel
- Scale mode
- Chord mode
- Arpeggiator
- Mackie/HUI Control compatible
- 2000 Presets via Analog Lab
- 1 control pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI output: 5-pin DIN
- 1 USB-C port (supplies power as well as MIDI and control information)
- USB class compliant
- NKS support for direct control of over 2
- 000 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 (W x D x H): 790 x 240 x 70 mm
- Weight: 2.76 kg
- Colour: White
- Includes Ableton Live Lite
- Arturia Analog Lab
- UVI Model D Grand Piano
- NI The Gentleman Upright Piano and a subscription to Loopcloud (2 months) and Melodics (unlimited trial subscription + bonus lessons)
PROS
- • Solid plastic build feels surprisingly robust for its price point.
- • The included Analog Lab software provides a huge palette of sounds immediately.
- • Responsive, velocity-sensitive keys offer a decent piano-like playing experience.
- • Comprehensive transport controls streamline DAW workflow significantly.
CONS
- • Keys, while responsive, lack the premium feel of fully-weighted action.
- • The plastic casing, while sturdy, can feel a bit hollow under heavy use.
- • Limited key range restricts playing complex orchestral or solo parts.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
49
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive, synth-action
Pads
8, Velocity-sensitive RGB-illuminated
Knobs/Faders
9 Rotary Controls, 9 Faders
Connections
USB-C, MIDI Out (5-pin DIN), Control Pedal Input (6.3mm jack)
Weight
Approximately 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's synth-action, meaning lighter and faster, but lacks the resistance of a weighted piano. It’s more suited for synth parts and sequencing.
Absolutely! It functions as a standard MIDI controller and will work with any software or hardware that accepts MIDI input.
No, they are not motorized. You'll need to manually adjust them to record automation within your DAW.
