Arturia KeyLab 49 Essential Universal MIDI Controller and Software

Arturia KeyLab 49 Essential Universal MIDI Controller and Software: Unleash Your Creativity The music-making essentials
Whether you’re a beginner producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your full creative potential with a MIDI controller that breaks down all the barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound. Your keys to creativity
However you choose to make music, KeyLab Essential has all the creative answers - before you’ve even thought of the questions. This controller fits right into your setup to become an extension of your creative identity. All the software & sounds
you need for making music
What software & sounds do you get with KeyLab Essential mk3? From a full copy of Analog Lab to a library of over 4 million samples, you’re fully equipped for whatever music you want to make. Essential, intuitive, flexible controls
Sometimes you just want to get the job done. KeyLab Essential's focused controls give you quick access to the most useful & intuitive elements of your project & sound without complicating things. A vessel for creativity
For when you want to get experimental, find a new sound, or just need a bit of extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create fun ever-changing melodies, create chord voicings, and always stay in key - without thinking twice. A closer look
Explore the controls, layout, and creative features of KeyLab Essential mk3 in detail, from its hybrid synth-feel keybed to its DAW-integrated controls. Express yourself
Need a bigger note range? Trying to save desk space? Want a darker aesthetic to fit your stage setup? KeyLab Essential mk3 comes with 49 & 61-key options, both available in black or white. Your 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-designed MIDI controller; built to perform better, produce less waste, and reduce our carbon footprint for good. Made with minimum 40% recycled plastic, 100% recyclable packaging, and a material carbon footprint reduction of 18%, this controller takes sustainability seriously. A deeper connection
KeyLab Essential mk3 takes DAW integration to another level.
Tweak your sound settings, create custom mappings, launch clips & scenes, and navigate around any project in real-time, all without ever leaving KeyLab Essential’s controls.
You’re in full control thanks to custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, with support for more major DAWs planned in the future. Better still, MCU/HUI protocol means it can support any other workstation in a familiar way - for that satisfying in-the-box workflow that you’ve always wanted.
Main Features
Premium Keybed quality

49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel

Pads & controls

1 clickable encoder

9 rotary encoders

9 x 30mm faders

8 transport switches

4 command switches

1 modulation wheel & bend wheel

8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads

Display control

2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons

Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls

Smart features

Multi-mode arpeggiator

Chord mode

Scale mode

Hold function

Semitone transpose

Software integration

Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls

Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio

Also compatible with MCU/HUI control

Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience

Included Software titles & services

Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds

Ableton Live Lite

Native Instruments’ The Gentleman

UVI Model D

2-month Loopcloud subscription

Melodics subscription for 40 lessons

Connectivity

USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center

MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear

Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch

USB-C powered

Platform specifications
Windows

Win 10+ (64bit)

4 GB RAM

4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)

3GB free hard disk space

OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

ARM processors not supported on Windows

Required configuration

Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).

Apple

Mac OS 10.13+

4 GB RAM

4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU

3GB free hard disk space

OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Work with ASC

An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.

What's in the box
Box content

KeyLab Essential Unit

USB-A to USB-C cable

Registration card

Dimensions for 49 keys Size :

 31.1 x 9.45 x 2.76 inches (790 x 240 x 70mm)

Weight :

 6.1 lbs. (2.76 Kg)

Dimensions for 61 keys Size :

 35 x 9.45 x 2.76 inches (890 x 240 x 70mm)

Weight :

 6.8 lbs. (3.08 Kg)

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