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 →
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The Arturia KeyLab 49 MK3 is the flagship tier of Arturia's controller range, in white: a premium 49-key MIDI keyboard with an aluminium body, real wood end-pieces and deep integration with your DAW and Arturia's instruments.
49 semi-weighted synth-action keys on Arturia's redesigned keybed, with channel aftertouch and release velocity, give a luxurious, quiet, expressive playing feel. A full-colour 3.5-inch screen with 8 contextual buttons and a clickable encoder brings AstroLab-style control: load an Arturia plugin and its presets and parameters appear on the keyboard instantly. 12 large RGB pads (velocity and pressure-sensitive, 4 banks), 9 touch-sensitive rotary encoders, 9 faders and dedicated transport controls handle performance and mixing, with Chord mode (smart voicing), Scale mode, Hold and a multi-mode arpeggiator on board.
Connectivity covers bus-powered USB-C, 5-pin MIDI in/out and pedal inputs, with custom DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic, FL Studio, Cubase and Bitwig plus MCU/HUI support. Analog Lab Pro, Ableton Live Lite and a V Collection instrument selection are included. DjLab supplies genuine Arturia in Lebanon with USD pricing, warranty handled locally, and fast delivery.
| Type | 49-key pro MIDI controller (White) |
| Keybed | Semi-weighted synth-action, aftertouch + release velocity |
| Display | 3.5" full-colour screen + 8 contextual buttons, clickable encoder |
| Controls | 12 RGB pads (4 banks), 9 encoders, 9 faders, transport |
| Creative | Chord (smart voicing), Scale, Hold, multi-mode arpeggiator |
| Integration | Arturia plugin control; custom DAW scripts; MCU/HUI |
| Connections | USB-C (bus-powered), MIDI DIN in/out, pedal inputs |
| Software | Analog Lab Pro, Ableton Live Lite, V Collection selection |
Detailed technical specifications are shown in the Overview section above.
4 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 →
“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 →