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 →
USB MIDI Keyboard 49 velocity-sensitive keys, Built-in creative tools such as hold function, scale mode, chord mode and arpeggiator , Prepared for seamless integration with Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Image-Line FL Studio, Steinberg Cubase and... 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.
More than a simple controller, KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 functions as a complete creative hub for modern production environments. Its robust housing, set off nicely by Arturia's signature wood-look endpieces, comes in a black and a white finish. 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 →
“This same software is used to adjust other settings such as the footswitch mode mentioned above. The Keylab Essential Mk3 action is a hybrid synth-piano feel that is precise and reasonably springy, and mechanical noise is kept in check, which ...”Read full review →
“The KeyLab bucks the modular‑friendly trend with only a single MIDI output port and pedal input looking very lonely on the back. Computer connection is USB‑C, and I appreciate the angled cable, which means I can butt the back up against ...”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 →
“I got the KeyLab 49 Mk3 via Facebook marketplace for $260 in immaculate condition. This is better than the essential version which doesn't have aftertouch. The keybed and control feels are fantastic.”Read full review →





