Arturia Keylab 49 MK3 Black
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Essential Information About the Arturia KeyLab mk3 MIDI Controller
Essential Information About the Arturia KeyLab mk3 MIDI Controller
- Deep DAW integration (MCU/HUI, smart mappings) to control your sessions without a mouse.
- Responsive semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and aftertouch, sturdy wood and aluminum chassis.
- Color screen, 9 rotary knobs and 9 touch-sensitive faders, 12 pads x 4 banks for total control.
- Creative modes "Scale", arpeggiator, and chords for fast composing, both in studio and on stage.
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The New Chapter in the KeyLab Range
A major evolution of Arturia's bestseller, the KeyLab mk3 modernizes the series' ergonomics with a redesigned visual interface, touch-sensitive controls, and even smoother integration with DAWs. Compared to the previous model, everything has been optimized to speed up the workflow of today's producers while preserving the musical DNA and renowned robustness of the range.
For Whom and For What Purpose?
Designed for seasoned producers, live musicians, and film composers, the KeyLab mk3 excels as a hybrid control center. It controls your software instruments, your hardware synths via MIDI DIN, launches clips, automates your mixes, and adapts to all setups thanks to its transport controls, dedicated mappings, and USB-C power supply.
Control, Workflow, and Creativity at the Core
Seamless DAW Integration
Utilize MCU/HUI protocols, essential shortcuts (save, undo, redo, transport), and dedicated mappings for Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig. The color screen and its 8 contextual buttons provide clear feedback on your parameters and tracks directly from the keyboard.
Redesigned Playability and Interface
The new semi-weighted keyboard features revised balance, weight, and tension for finer control over synth and piano dynamics. The nine 360-degree rotary knobs and nine touch-sensitive faders offer immediate tactile precision, while the 12 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads double into 4 banks for drums, clip launching, and macros.
Inspiring Performance Tools
The "Scale" mode, arpeggiator with extended random functions, and "Chords" (fixed chords or progressions with intelligent voicing) stimulate composition, prevent wrong notes, and accelerate ideation. The included software bundle anchors the mk3 at the heart of a ready-to-play creative ecosystem.
- Key new features vs. previous model: improved keyboard, 320x480 px color screen + 8 buttons, touch-sensitive knobs/faders, 4 banks of 12 pads, new creative modes, and enriched bundle.
Technical specifications
| Velocity sensitivity of the pads | Yes | Touch | Dynamic with aftertouch |
| Number of switches | 32 | Key format | big |
| Number of faders | 9 | Transposition | Yes |
| Number of potentiometers | 9 | Aftertouch | Yes |
| Arpeggiator | Yes | Splittable areas | 1 |
| Bluetooth | No | Inputs | Expression pedal, Sustain pedal, Midi, Auxiliary, USB Midi |
| Bluetooth Midi | No | Outputs | Midi, USB-C, USB Midi |
| Compatibility | 121, PC, Mac, Windows 10 64-bit or higher | Color | Black |
| Controller | 12 velocity-sensitive pads, Aftertouch, Pitchbend, Modulation, Sustain, Octave up/down, 9 faders, Transport | Sequencer | No |
| Provided software | Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Pro, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle | Power supply | USB-C |
| Backlit pad | Yes | Display | LED |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Number of pads | 12 |
| Category | Master keyboard | Weight | 6.1 kg |
| Number of keys | 49 | Dimensions (mm) | 787 x 280 x 72 |
| "Scale" mode | automatically adjusts notes to the selected scale. | Chord play | fixed chords or progressions with intelligent voicing. |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the KeyLab 49 MK3 Black compatible with Ableton Live and Logic Pro?
Dedicated mappings cover Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig, with support for MCU/HUI protocols. Transport controls and shortcuts for save, undo, and redo facilitate DAW control.
What is the keyboard feel and does it have aftertouch?
The 49-note keyboard features a semi-weighted dynamic touch with aftertouch. The balance, weight, and tension of the keys have been refined to enhance expressive control.
How many pads, faders, and knobs are available?
The control surface includes 12 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads divided into 4 banks. There are also nine touch-sensitive faders and nine 360° rotary knobs.
Can hardware synthesizers and pedals be connected?
A MIDI DIN connector allows control of hardware equipment. Inputs for sustain pedal and expression pedal are provided, while USB-C handles power supply and USB MIDI.
Which software is included with this master keyboard?
The bundle includes Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Pro, and Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select. Scale and Chord modes along with the arpeggiator are accessible from the controller to support composition.
