Description

Arturia KeyLab Essential 3 49 White is a MIDI controller in a White finish with a 49-key full-size keyboard (4 octaves), designed for DAW production and live performance: dedicated controls (encoders, faders and RGB pads), a 2.5" display, advanced integration with Analog Lab and dedicated scripts for major DAWs, as well as MIDI Out to control external hardware.

White design and identity

The White version features a clear and tidy aesthetic, ideal for production workstations with bright setups and minimal desks. The White finish easily integrates with laptops, controllers, and studio monitors, maintaining a minimal aesthetic that helps to easily interact with all controls.

Keyboard, dynamics, and range: keys and octaves

The 49-key full-size keyboard (4 octaves) offers a hybrid synth/piano feel with velocity sensitivity: responsive enough for rhythmic lines and synth parts, but also comfortable for broader voicings and piano/EP-style "keys" parts. In practice, 49 keys give you an effective range for playing with two hands, programming chords and bass lines without continuous octave changes.

Immediate control: display, encoder, fader, and pad

The control panel is designed to "take the mouse out" of operational phases: the 2.5" display provides contextual feedback, while encoders and faders allow you to adjust levels, pan, send, plug-in parameters, and virtual instruments. The 8 RGB pads (with 2 banks) cover finger drumming, clip launching or user assignments. In this White configuration, the interface remains clear and readable even in live contexts.

DAW and Analog Lab integration: "pre-mapped" workflow

KeyLab Essential 3 is designed for quick integration: dedicated scripts for popular DAWs and MCU/HUI compatibility to adapt to different workflows. With Analog Lab, controls are consistently mapped for browsing presets, main parameters, and effects, thus transforming the setup into a workstation that resembles an analog 'hardware-based' workflow. If you work with multiple projects or templates, user programs help recall custom mappings without wasting time.

Creative functions: Scale, Chord Play, Arpeggiator, and Hold

In addition to control, there are functions designed to quickly generate ideas: Scale mode locks notes to a selected scale to avoid harmonic errors; Chord Play allows recalling complex chords with a single key; the arpeggiator can transform chords and notes into patterns and melodies, and the Hold function allows sustaining notes/arps without holding down keys. These functions are perfect for quick sketches, pre-production, and performances where immediacy is needed.

Hybrid setups: MIDI Out, USB-C, and multi-function pedal input

In addition to the USB-C connection (power and MIDI), the presence of a 5-pin MIDI Out makes it easy to control external synths and drum machines and synchronize hardware in your project. The pedal input is multi-function: it can be configured as sustain, footswitch, or expression, adapting to playing and performance. The White variant maintains identical connections and the same functional features.

Software bundle and eco-design

The controller includes a software bundle designed for immediate production and performance: Analog Lab (with 2,000+ sounds), Ableton Live Lite for recording and production, additional instruments and content from companies such as Native Instruments, UVI Model D, Loopcloud, and Melodics. The project is defined as eco-designed: attention to materials and packaging aims to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing the use and quality of the final product.

Technical specifications Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 White

• Version: KeyLab Essential 3 49 White (White finish)
• Keyboard: 49 full-size keys with velocity sensitivity (4 octaves)
• Keybed: hybrid synth/piano feel (velocity-sensitive)
• Display: 2.5" LCD with contextual buttons
• Controls: 1 clickable encoder + 9 rotary encoders; 9 30mm faders; 8 RGB velocity & pressure-sensitive pads (2 banks)
• DAW controls: transport section + command switches; dedicated scripts and MCU/HUI compatibility
• Creative functions: Arpeggiator (with Hold), Chord Play, Scale mode, semitone/octave transposition
• User presets: up to 6 user presets / user programs
• Connections: USB-C (bus powered); MIDI Out 5-pin DIN; multi-function pedal input (sustain/footswitch/expression)
• Software included: Analog Lab (2,000+ sounds), Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select (choice of bundle), UVI Model D, Loopcloud (subscription + packs), Melodics (subscription)
• Equipment: controller, USB-A→USB-C cable, software registration card
• Dimensions and weight: 790x240x70mm; 2.76kg
 

To obtain the included software:

Create an account and register the instrument on the Arturia website. (click here)

NB: Software applications are included free of charge for promotional purposes and may vary over time without prior notice. Algam EKO is exclusively responsible for the hardware instrument and cannot provide technical or commercial assistance for software provided free of charge or third-party software used with the product. For software support, consult the manual or online guide of the software used.

NB: The use of authorization codes, i.e., the download and activation of the software provided free of charge, voids the right of withdrawal.