Arturia Keylab 49 MKII Black
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- 49-key Pro-Feel keyboard with aftertouch for expressive playing, equally comfortable in the studio and live.
- Complete mix and instrument control thanks to 9 faders, 9 potentiometers, and 16 dynamic RGB pads.
- Advanced connectivity with CV/Gate to control analog synths and a modular Eurorack system from your MIDI environment.
- Inspiring software bundle included with Analog Lab 3, Piano V, and Ableton Live Lite to start creating immediately.
Manufacturer Information
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An Evolution Designed for the Modern Studio and Stage
Within the Arturia range, the KeyLab MkII stands out as a "premium" controller designed to centralize your production: virtual instruments, DAW, external synths, and even analog modules. This generation emphasizes reinforced construction and advanced integration, with ergonomics that prioritize musical gestures over the mouse. The goal is clear: to offer a master keyboard capable of supporting a professional workflow, from composition to arrangement, while remaining reliable for rehearsals and live performances.
Who Is the KeyLab MkII 49 For and In Which Uses Does It Excel?
The KeyLab MkII 49 is ideal if you are looking for a 49-key MIDI master keyboard that combines expressiveness and control. It is particularly suited for producers who want to automate their parameters (filters, envelopes, effects), composers who need a responsive keyboard for performance takes, and live artists who want to trigger clips, chords, one-shots, or pattern variations via RGB pads. Thanks to its dedicated navigation and transport controls, it becomes a true command center: recording, playback, punch-in, and DAW control integrate naturally into the workflow.
Control, Expressiveness, and Connectivity: A Controller Without Bottlenecks
A Pro-Feel Touch and More Lively Playing Thanks to Aftertouch
The heart of the KeyLab MkII 49 is its Pro-Feel keyboard with aftertouch, designed to translate the nuances of your interpretation. Aftertouch allows you to add expression without releasing the keys, for example to open a filter, increase vibrato, or intensify reverb. The result: more organic performances and MIDI recordings that immediately sound more "played."
Assignable Controls to Mix, Shape, and Perform
With its 9 assignable faders and 9 assignable potentiometers, the KeyLab MkII 49 lets you manage a mix, sends, macros, or synthesis parameters with precision. The 16 dynamic RGB pads add a performance dimension: clip triggering, finger drumming, program changes, or custom commands depending on your setup. The interface is designed to minimize screen back-and-forth and speed up creative decisions.
The Bridge Between MIDI and Analog: CV/Gate Serving Modular
The CV/Gate connectivity is a strong point for hybrid musicians. The KeyLab MkII 49 can integrate into a chain including analog synthesizers and Eurorack modules, to control pitch, gate, and control variations from your sequencer or keyboard playing. You can compose in your DAW, then send your performance data to the analog gear to enjoy its character, while maintaining a modern and structured production logic.
Included Software: An Immediate Sound Base for Producing
The KeyLab MkII 49 comes with Analog Lab 3, Piano V, and Ableton Live Lite. This combination is ideal for starting a production set: keyboard and synth sounds, virtual piano, and a DAW to record, arrange, and perform. The whole package encourages quick setup: plug in, assign, and play.
Technical specifications
| Number of switches | 20 | Key format | big |
| Number of faders | 9 | Transposition | Yes |
| Number of potentiometers | 9 | Aftertouch | Yes |
| Controller | Aftertouch, Pitchbend, Modulation, Transport bar, Pads | Inputs | USB Midi |
| Backlit pad | Yes | Color | Black |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Display | LED and backlit display |
| Category | Master keyboard | Weight | 7.5 kg |
| Number of keys | 49 | Dimensions (mm) | 793 x 297 x 53 |
| Touch | Dynamic with aftertouch | ||
| Dimensions | 793 x 297 x 53 mm | ||
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Customer reviews
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Certainly one of the best master keyboards in its price range.
Generally good, the KeyLab offers a fairly large number of sliders/knobs/pads, allowing good control for most of the uses that such a midi keyboard can offer.
It also integrates quite well with the various software sequencers existing on the market, via a dedicated mode.
The big highlight of this model is especially the flawless integration of Arturia's in-house software: Analog Lab 4, which is offered with the keyboard.
Analog Lab offers an impressive library of sounds, and even allows you to emulate the operation of numerous analog synthesizers (represented on the screen) in a fairly intuitive way via this KeyLab.
An application that does not have to be ashamed of the competition and will integrate very well as a plug-in in most software used for the Home Studio.
The weak points: at this price you should not expect a piano touch, but the keyboard seems to be well-made. As for the pads, they do not respond very well to light supports.Automatically translated
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Certainly one of the best master keyboards in its price range.
Generally good, the KeyLab offers a fairly large number of sliders/knobs/pads, allowing good control for most of the uses that such a midi keyboard can offer.
It also integrates quite well with the various software sequencers existing on the market, via a dedicated mode.
The big highlight of this model is especially the impeccable integration of Arturia's in-house software: Analog Lab 4, which is offered with the keyboard.
Analog Lab offers an impressive library of sounds, and even allows you to emulate the operation of numerous analog synthesizers (represented on the screen) in a fairly intuitive way via this KeyLab.
An app that has nothing to be ashamed of from the competition and will integrate very well as a plug-in into most software used for the Home Studio.
The weak points: at this price you should not expect a piano touch, but the keyboard seems to be well-made. As for the pads, they do not respond very well to light supports.Automatically translated
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A very nice product that is generally satisfactory, on the other hand, the radical increase in its price just before the promotion week (376 on 16/11, 445 on 220/11 during Black Friday Week), I think that the practice is considerably lacking in nobility, as the other would say: “That's not the Coubertin spirit!” :)
So, at €376 the Q/P ratio would have been rated at 5/5, at €445 3 days later it falls to 3/5, normal... not happy :(Automatically translated
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Questions frequently asked
Does the 49-key keyboard have aftertouch?
With its Pro-Feel keyboard featuring 49 large dynamic keys, this model includes aftertouch to modulate parameters without releasing the keys.
Arturia KeyLab 49 MKII Black: can it control a DAW?
The 9 faders, 9 knobs, 16 RGB pads, and transport bar allow controlling mixing, automation, clips, and recording functions within a DAW.
Is the KeyLab MkII 49 compatible with a modular system?
The CV/Gate connections enable control of analog synthesizers and Eurorack modules. Pitch, gate, and control information can be sent from either the keyboard or the sequencer. This integration facilitates a workflow combining DAW and analog instruments.
Which software comes with this master keyboard?
Analog Lab 3, Piano V, and Ableton Live Lite are included. Analog Lab 3 provides keyboard and synthesizer sounds. Piano V offers a virtual piano, while Ableton Live Lite supports recording and arranging.
What are the dimensions of the KeyLab MkII 49?
Its dimensions are 793 × 297 × 53 mm, with a weight of 7.5 kg.
