Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Black

KeyLab 49 mk3 is Arturia's compact 49-note MIDI controller, designed for modern studio production and performance-focused workflows. Central to its design is a reengineered semi-weighted keybed with velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch, offering a responsive touch suited to synth playing, expressive lead lines, and detailed software control. The comprehensive control surface features 12 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, nine touch-sensitive rotary encoders, nine 50mm faders, and dedicated transport controls. A full-colour 3.5" display with contextual buttons provides access to scale, chord, and arpeggiator functions, while supporting detailed DAW control and software integration. Far more than a simple MIDI keyboard, KeyLab 49 mk3 serves as a central command surface for software instruments, hardware MIDI devices, and contemporary production environments alike. Its robust aluminium housing, with Arturia's signature wooden endpieces, comes in a black and a white finish.

Connectivity centres on USB-C, which provides both bus power and high-speed MIDI communication with computers and the Arturia Software Center. A 5-pin MIDI output allows direct connection to external hardware instruments, enabling standalone control without relying on a DAW. The rear panel accommodates sustain, expression and auxiliary pedals, all freely assignable. Thanks to MCU and HUI protocol support, KeyLab 49 mk3 integrates directly with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio and Bitwig Studio, offering dedicated control modes and automatic mapping. NKS compatibility further extends compatibility within the Native Instruments ecosystem. Up to six user presets can be stored internally for customised MIDI configurations, allowing the controller to move fluidly between software-centric production and hybrid hardware setups.