Arturia Keylab 49 MKII White

A MkII Evolution Designed for Stage and Studio

Renowned for its robustness and quick learning curve, the KeyLab series has established itself both on stage and in home studios. With the MkII range, Arturia builds on this experience by offering a master keyboard with exemplary craftsmanship, a more expressive touch thanks to aftertouch, and particularly refined software integration. The goal is clear: to provide a central controller capable of managing virtual instruments, production sessions, and hybrid setups with analog synths.

Who the KeyLab 49 MkII Excels For and Its Uses

The KeyLab 49 MkII is aimed at keyboardists, beatmakers, and producers who want a reliable, versatile controller that is quick to configure. Its 49-key format strikes an excellent balance: compact enough for a desk or flight case, while remaining comfortable for playing chords, basslines, and melodic lines with real intention.
In production, it becomes a true command center: start/stop, record, navigation, parameter adjustments, and pad playing for programming drums or triggering clips. In live performance, the combination of RGB pads + assignable controls + transport commands allows you to stay focused on the performance while maintaining control over sound changes, levels, and effects.

Control, Expressivity, and Integration: A Master Keyboard at the Heart of Your Setup

An Expressive Touch with Aftertouch

The 49-note keyboard with aftertouch adds an extra layer of musicality to virtual instruments and synths: filter opening, vibrato, morphing, effect intensity... everything can become more alive without leaving the keys. For sound designers and musicians who play "inside" the sound, this is a major daily advantage.

Assignable Controls for a Fast Workflow

With its 9 faders and 9 potentiometers, the KeyLab 49 MkII is designed for real-time adjustments: volumes, effect sends, synthesis parameters, macros, automation... The 16 dynamic RGB pads complement the setup for rhythm, finger drumming, or triggering elements during performance. The DAW controls and transport keys reinforce the "hands-on controller" approach by minimizing mouse/keyboard back-and-forth.

CV Connectivity: The Asset for Hybrid Setups

The presence of 4 CV outputs and 1 CV input opens the door to analog and modular synths, complementing software instruments. Ideal for controlling a modular rack, synchronizing certain modulations, or integrating analog gear into a modern production environment without multiplying external interfaces.

A Software Package Ready for Production

Delivered with Analog Lab 3, Piano V, and Ableton Live Lite, this master keyboard offers a solid foundation to play immediately, compose, and record. Whether you're looking for inspiring sounds, an expressive piano, or a DAW to structure your projects, the included pack allows you to start quickly and take full advantage of the MkII's control capabilities.

Technical specifications

Velocity sensitivity of the pads	Yes	Touch	Semi-weighted
Number of switches	20	Key format	big
Number of faders	9	Transposition	Yes
Number of potentiometers	9	Aftertouch	Yes
Arpeggiator	Yes	Inputs	Expression pedal, Sustain pedal, Midi, Auxiliary, CV in, USB Midi
Compatibility	PC, Mac, Mac OS 10.8 or higher, Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 oder höher	Outputs	Midi, USB Midi, CV out, Gate out
Controller	Aftertouch, Pitchbend, Modulation, 9 sliders, 9 faders, Pads, Transport	Color	White
Provided software	Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab 3, Piano V	Power supply	9 - 12V Adapter
Backlit pad	Yes	Display	LED and backlit display
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Number of pads	16
Category	Master keyboard	Weight	7.5 kg
Number of keys	49	Dimensions (mm)	793 x 297 x 53

Keyboard	49 keys with aftertouch	CV Input	1, for analog and modular synthesizers
Pads	16, RGB, dynamic	Pedal connectors	5
Faders	9, assignable	Materials	aluminum chassis and wooden side panels
Knobs	9, assignable	Included software	Analog Lab 3, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
Transport keys and DAW controls	16	Dimensions	793 x 297 x 53 mm
CV Outputs	4, for analog and modular synthesizers