Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 Black

Universal Controller for Making Music!

The new KeyLab Essential mk3 series from Arturia sets new standards for accessible, fun, and creative music production, redefining the modern universal keyboard controller. From a fresh new design to an optimized creative workflow and an expanded software bundle, the KeyLab Essential mk3 series promises to shake up the market for affordable controllers.

Whether you're a beginner, an experienced music producer, or somewhere in between – with a MIDI controller that breaks down all barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound, you can fully unlock your creative potential.

Enjoy Your Workflow

Find the right sound faster than ever before. Adjust your mix in real time. Finish that track with ease. Making music shouldn’t feel like work; KeyLab Essential removes all obstacles and brings joy back into your workflow.

Your DAW, Upgraded

Your favorite synthesizer sounds, your DAW transport, and your mixer all in one. Enjoy top-level control over your sounds and DAW projects, seamless communication with Analog Lab, and a bundle of professional creative software to refine your sound.

Quickly Inspire New Ideas

KeyLab Essential not only helps you play and navigate your projects – it’s designed to inspire you. Access catchy melodies, interesting rhythms, and moving chord progressions with numerous creative features and see where your sound can take you.

The Quality Feel

You want the feel of a premium instrument, the flexibility of a top-tier controller, and the user-friendliness of an entry-level keyboard. With sensitive controls, the hybrid synth-feel keyboard, and the smart layout of KeyLab Essential, you’ve got everything under control.

Your Key to Creativity

Whatever way you choose to make music, KeyLab Essential has all the creative answers – even before you’ve thought of the questions. This controller fits perfectly into your setup and becomes an extension of your creative identity.

Control Any DAW

Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-made controls with the DAW of your choice. KeyLab Essential is not only equipped with familiar MCU and HUI compatibility but also features custom scripts for major DAWs to ensure optimal integration.

Customize Your Workflow

KeyLab Essential easily adapts to your creative needs: recall your favorite presets from Analog Lab, navigate your custom playlists, activate custom user programs for your own control assignments, and much more.

One with Analog Lab

Turn Analog Lab into a hardware synthesizer and take control of your sound thanks to the seamlessly assigned controls of KeyLab Essential. Adjust sound parameters, optimize effects, and browse presets without touching your computer.

Everything You Need to Make Music

What software and sounds do you get with KeyLab Essential mk3? From a full copy of Analog Lab to a library with over 4 million samples – you’re well equipped for any kind of music you want to create.

Essential, Intuitive, Flexible Controls

Sometimes you just want to get your work done. The focused controls of KeyLab Essential give you quick access to the most useful and intuitive elements of your project and sounds without complicating things.

Keybed

The robust hybrid synth-piano keyboard of KeyLab Essential is suitable for both performance and beatmaking in the studio. It’s soft and responsive, complemented by the familiar pitch and modulation wheels and a pedal input for sustain, footswitch, or expression.

Display

Through the bright 2.5-inch display with context-sensitive buttons that allow effortless navigation, get all essential real-time information, from parameter values to your current preset.

Pads

Switch between MIDI notes, clip triggering, finger drumming, or whatever you need to use them for. The velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads of KeyLab Essential are even RGB color-coded so you can always keep track.

Encoders

Get the real hands-on feel and interact with important controls exactly where you need them – from track panning to specific instrument parameters – with fully rotary encoders.

Faders

Optimize your track levels, envelope settings, selected parameters of your Arturia instruments, and much more with ultra-smooth faders.

DAW Control

With the dedicated DAW controls of KeyLab Essential, you can instantly switch between editing your synthesizer sounds and controlling your DAW project, so you always stay in control. The custom integration scripts even ensure the key controls work perfectly no matter which DAW you use.

A Vessel for Creativity

If you want to experiment, find a new sound, or just need a bit of extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create fun, constantly evolving melodies, craft chord voicings, and always stay in key – without a second thought.

Eco-Designed MIDI Controller

A better product for the environment means a more sustainable creative future.

KeyLab Essential mk3 follows in the footsteps of MiniLab 3, the world’s first eco-friendly MIDI controller, designed to deliver more performance, produce less waste, and sustainably reduce our ecological footprint. With at least 40% recycled plastic content, 100% recyclable packaging, and an 18% reduced CO2 footprint, this controller takes sustainability seriously.

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