Arturia KeyLab mk3 Review
“No word on the 88 key as yet, although ... expect it to make an appearance early next year. A compact and well thought out layout make the KeyLab MK3 perfect for a desktop setup....”Read full review →
A bright 2. 5" LCD display with contextual buttons provides direct access to chord, scale, and arpeggiator functions , while pre-mapped integration with Analog Lab Pro and major DAWs via custom scripts ensures immediate compatibility. Arturia's KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 is aimed at producers, songwriters, and performers who require a compact keyboard without sacrificing control.
Its four-octave range is ideal for desktop studios, portable rigs, and space-conscious setups, while still offering enough scope for expressive melodic playing and layered arrangements.
Detailed technical specifications are shown in the Overview section above.
5 reviews from leading pro-audio publications
“No word on the 88 key as yet, although ... expect it to make an appearance early next year. A compact and well thought out layout make the KeyLab MK3 perfect for a desktop setup....”Read full review →
“Arturia ace DAW and device control with the Keylab MkIII while not quite mastering the control of their own instruments. It takes the shine off an otherwise superbly premium MIDI controller keyboard. KeyLab MkIII 49 £379, KeyLab MkIII 61 £466.”Read full review →
“Intuitive interface, keys are weighted nicely, expression wheels feel great, and the faders/knobs are a nice extra thing to have for parameter adjustment. Thanks Arturia! ... By Cody S. from Midlothian, TX · After a few days playing with the ...”Read full review →
“When designing the latest generation of KeyLab keyboards, Arturia’s aim was to produce a robust and reliable controller loaded with the tools demanded by modern producers, whilst increasing the focus on expressiveness and creativity. Does the Arturia KeyLab MK3 deliver? You bet. The controller comes in two sizes – 49 and 61 keys – with a choice of dark or light colours.”Read full review →
“Today we will look at the control capabilities of the new devices using the example of the younger model KeyLab 49 mk3. It should be remembered that among the controllers of the French manufacturer KeyLab devices are the most advanced. They allow full interaction with Arturia's collection of virtual instruments in popular music programs.”Read full review →





