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Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included

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Condition
New
Color
White
Size
49 Key
Model
KeyLab Essential 49 Mk3
Dimensions
9.45"D x 31.1"W x 2.76"H
Weight
6.1 lb
Material
Plastic
In the box
Software Suite
Warranty
Two year manufacturer warranty.

Features 5

  • New creative features: Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and Arpeggiator, making composition, songwriting, and beat-making more intuitive than ever.
  • Custom DAW integration: KeyLab Essential 3 features custom scripts for deeper control over DAWs, including Ableton Live Logic Pro X, FL Studio, and more.
  • More versatile presets: The 2000 presets included with Analog Lab V are no longer limited to vintage sounds; users can enjoy unique hybrids, modern synths, orchestral sounds, and more.
  • Easier controls & interface: RGB-backlit pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, contextual button, and a bright new 2.5 LCD screen for real-time feedback.

Description

Find your own flow and enjoy making music with a plug-and-play MIDI keyboard that does it all. KeyLab Essential mk3 gives you easy controls, great-feeling keys, and a fully-integrated all-in-one software package that’s ready to get creative right out the box! Find the right sound faster. Customize your mix in real-time. Finish that track with ease. KeyLab Essential removes barriers and puts the joy back into your music-making workflow. Your synth sounds, DAW transport, and mixing desk in one. Get next-level control, seamless Analog Lab communication, and a pro software bundle to supercharge your sound. KeyLab Essential doesn't just help you play and navigate projects; it's built to inspire. Use its creative features to summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and see where you can take your sound. You want a premium feel, total flexibility, and ease of use. KeyLab Essential's intuitive controls, hybrid synth-feel keybed, and smart layout put all this and more at your fingertips. 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. Founded in France in 1999, Arturia creates instruments and effects that inspire creativity and help everyone explore their own sound. From award-winning MIDI controllers, keyboards, audio interfaces, synthesizers, and V Collection software instruments, we design hardware and software that streamlines your workflow and enhances your creativity.

Specs 34

Brand Arturia
Number of Keys 49
Connectivity Technology USB
Special Feature 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, 9 faders and 9 encoders, Digital Display, Multi-mode arpeggiator, Virtual instrument deep integration
Model Name KeyLab Essential 3 49 White
Additional Features 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, 9 faders and 9 encoders, Digital Display, Multi-mode arpeggiator, Virtual instrument deep integration
Instrument Key Any
Compatible Devices PC

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Best Controller For the Money
Color: White Size: 49 Key
This is a controller not a synthesizer. Controllers are keyboards that control other devices via MIDI. This controller does MIDI over USB or 5-pin MIDI port. It comes with a fantastic software bundle, including Analog Lab Pro which is a collection of soft synths that normally costs $200 by itself, Ableton Live Lite which is only bundled with keyboards and is nearly identical to Ableton Live Intro which sells for $99, and The Gentleman piano which sells for $99, as well as several other other pieces of software. That is well over $400 in software included with a keyboard that costs about half that. This is probably the best quality keyboard you can find in this price range as well. They keys feel great, the knobs and sliders feel sturdy while also moving smoothly. The large display is easy to read. The keyboard just works with the included software, but you can also easily program the sliders, knobs, and buttons to map them to specific functions on other MIDI gear. There are 6 user programmable banks to store custom configuration (in addition to the two read only banks used for controlling the included software and digital audio workstations). The only thing I wish it had was polyphonic aftertouch, however I have yet to see a keyboard in this price range with that functionality. It ticks every other box and it is worth it for the software alone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024 by Steve
This is such a good controller, It's flawless with Akai. It's perfection.
Color: White Size: 49 Key
Normally I don't like to brag however the Arturia KayLab Essential 49 is flawless as a standalone controller. It's competition (Novat***) can't even come close. Here is why. PROS: The Keybed is from Fatar (A huge plus) The ARPS are killer The display is easy to navigate and read The pitch and mod wheels feel excellent Modern USB-C and Standard Midi with sustain jack. Powered by USB Faders and knobs feel really good when moving them The included software is so much better than its competitor *** Works Flawlessly with Akai Force and MPC One, One+ and MPC Software. *** *** Works so good with Roland MC 707, Aria Rythm composer and Verselab MV-1 *** The "Midi Learn" on the Akai force and MPC series allows you to instantly control your drum rolls, Envelopes, drops and samples right off the que from the Arturia KeyLab Essential. (This is super fantastic). No other controller that I have used has this ability to work so well with Akai. (Not even the MPKs or Mini) In my opinion. The chord progression is fantastic on the KeyLab Essential 49. I love how you can assign the samples to your scores and recall them in with the pads on the Arturia KeyLab 49. CONS: No matter which Arturia KeyLab you purchase it has the "ugly fake wooden sides". Arturia, for a few extra dollars should include vinyl color sides for you to stick on or leave the sides the color of the board. For all you AKAI OWNERS, you will love this. (my opinion only) Overall, out of 8 different controllers that I use for Hardware Groove Boxes like Akai & Roland, there is noting that comes close. Thank you Arturia! Money well spent! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024 by Man of Sound
A Complete Delight to Use
Color: White Size: 49 Key
An amazing instrument. Great quality, great sound, not weighted but the keyboard, with its 'springy' feel, feels real good. Analog V and Abelton Live Lite 12 (DAW) + two other high-priced virtual instrument plug-ins, in themselves make it a great buy for both beginners and experienced MIDI controller users. Very powerful, loaded with features only available in very high-priced controllers. My only regret is, I should have bought the 61 key model instead of the 49-key model for $50 more. Yet, I remain in awe. After you get over the installation of the keyboard and configuring all the software that comes with it and are required to use this (and, TBH, that could be daunting), this machine is genuinely a pleasure to use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025 by Sunil Sinha
Great value and a Great MIDI COntroller
Color: White Size: 49 Key
The Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3-49 keys MEDI Keyboard Controller is the best MIDI and best value for money I have found so far. It is easy to install the software and works immediately with my DAW. The bundled software, KeyLab Analog V is excellent and also easy to use as well as giving me more than enough virtual instruments and sounds to help me make the music want to make quickly and seamlessly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024 by Michael Pandolfi
Great feeling, responsive practice keyboard with pretty good software!
Color: White Size: 49 Key
Overall, it's a great, sturdy keyboard with lots of sliders and knobs; great functionality. If there was a nit, I would really wish that the controls were natively addressable for non-USB MIDI instruments so they could be labled in the small display screen. Alternatively, Arturia would be even more awesome if they provided a printable PDF file that could overlay the control surface. But again, these are nits, it's a great keyboard and ton of fun on computer or phone! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024 by motorbikematt
good keyboard
Color: White Size: 49 Key
works great, very customizable and works good with my daw
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025 by Brittany M
Best on the market once software issues resolved
Color: White Size: 49 Key
I really love this keyboard after trying many others. Features like chords are easy to use compared to other keyboards. The only issue is setting up the software. It was so much of an issue for me I sent the first keyboard back. Customer support did not finally guide me to the proper solution to my issue until I sent the keyboard back. I tried other keyboards and finally reordered this one again. I love it once i got it working ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025 by r. lee harshbarger
Good for us intermediates or established musicians wanting to explore.
Color: White Size: 49 Key
As a musician who doesn’t play piano/keys/synths, I bought this to explore the world of synths and try to pick out some of my favorite tunes. There is so much to learn and explore here. There is a lot to figure out as far as how to work it well. I’m excited for this challenge though. Seems like a wise choice for someone who doesn’t want to buy something too entry level. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026 by drummindog
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