Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 49-key Keyboard Controller - White Certified Open Box

Name: Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 49-key Keyboard Controller - White
Brand: Arturia
Rating: 4 (18 reviews)

49-key MIDI Controller with 2,000 Presets, 9 Rotary Encoders, 9 Sliders, 8 Velocity- and Pressure-sensitive RGB Backlit Pads, Pitch/Mod Wheels, USB-C, 5-pin MIDI Out, Expression Input, LCD Screen, Bundled Software, and Customizable DAW Integration - White

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Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 49-key Keyboard Controller - White

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Redesigned to Provide Everything You Need for Any DAW

With the detailed work that Arturia’s masterful emulations receive, we would expect nothing less in the company’s approach to designing the optimal way to interface with those worlds of sound. Now, the KeyLab Essential mk3 delivers a bold, intuitive redesign to make composition, recording, and playback easier than ever. Meanwhile, it introduces new creative features alongside its intelligently reorganized interface, included premium software, and deep integration capabilities. Producers and keyboardists at Sweetwater love how seamlessly this controller works with Arturia’s suite of award-winning soft synths. Its completely customizable software connectivity allows you to painlessly use the KeyLab Essential mk3 with any DAW that suits your workflow. Faders, encoders, beat pads, contextual buttons, and real-time visual feedback ensure the mk3 is a playback powerhouse perfect for the studio and the stage.

Newly improved and more powerful than ever

One of the more critical facets of the KeyLab Essential mk3 is its ability to prioritize and enable performance while eschewing cumbersome menu-diving, all while remaining easily integrated with any DAW. It can’t be overstated how many creative barriers that plague other controllers just disappear! New creative tools include scale and chord modes, as well as an arpeggiator to mix up and expand your repertoire of compositional opportunities. Packaged premium software includes the full suite of Analog Lab V’s distinctive array of modern and vintage synths, hybridized instruments, orchestral sounds, and much more, all with 2,000 studio-grade presets to serve as the bedrock of your next project. Each of the nine rotary encoders is accompanied by a fader alongside an RGB-backlit beat pad equipped with velocity and pressure sensitivity. A full-color, 2.5-inch LCD screen provides real-time feedback for all assigned parameters and controls, with context-assignable buttons and completely customizable controls making for an easily tailored performance tool.

Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 49-key Keyboard Controller Features:

Redesigned interface streamlines workflow with precision-placed buttons, knobs, and sliders
8-pad beat pad includes RGB backlighting and velocity/pressure sensitivity to deepen compositional and performance potential
2.5-inch LCD screen provides real-time feedback of any adjustments in full color
9 rotary encoders and 9 faders can be customized entirely and assigned for optimal use in your arrangement
All buttons and control points can be contextually set, allowing for expanded production possibilities without the headache of menu-diving
Pitch and mod wheels are positioned above the lowest notes for a slim profile that’s ergonomically beneficial
Packaged with premium software, including Analog Lab V, and more than 2,000 studio-grade presets
Newly introduced performance and composition features include chord and scale modes, as well as an arpeggiator
Custom scripts are available for unimpeded use with virtually any DAW of your choosing
Seamlessly integrates with Arturia’s suite of soft synths to take them to any studio or stage opportunity
USB-C connectivity manages complete MIDI communication and bus power to accommodate use with almost any setup
5-pin MIDI output and expression controller input enable deeper integration for any live or studio arrangement

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Tech Specs

Type: KeyLab Essentrial Mk3 Keyboard Controller
Number of Keys: 49
Type of Keys: Hybrid Synth/Piano
Velocity Sensitive: Yes
Pads: 8 x Pressure-sensitive Pads
Other Controllers: Pitch Bend/Mod Wheels
Encoders/Pots: 1 x Clickable Encoder, 9 x Rotary Encoders
Faders: 9 x 30mm Faders
Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
Presets: 2000+ Presets
Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (control)
MIDI I/O: Out, USB
USB: 1 x Type C
Software: Analog Labs V, 2 Pianos (UVI Model D, NI The Gentleman), Loopcloud, Melodics
Format: AAX, AU, VST, NKS
Hardware Requirements - Mac: 4GB RAM minimum, 3.4GHz Processor or higher, 4 Core CPU, 3GB Disk Space
Hardware Requirements - PC: 4GB RAM minimum, 3.4GHz Processor or higher, 4 Core CPU, 3GB Disk Space
OS Requirements - Mac: MacOS 10.13 or later
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
Color: White
Power Supply: USB Powered (C-to-A cable inclulded)
Height: 2.75"
Width: 31.1"
Depth: 9.44"
Weight: 6.08 lbs
Manufacturer Part Number: 231521

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This controller is very nice looking. I got the one in white. The first one I received had some issues. One of the pads was stuck, and one of the keys made a clicking noise. I returned it back to Sweetwater with no problem. I was sent a brand new one and this one seems to be great so far I like dealing with Sweetwater because they stand behind their merchandise and make the return process easy.

I'm a recording, beatmaking and learning piano hobbyist. This Controller has been great for me.
Reasonably priced for a hobbyist, love the Arturia software / environment.
Almost just as good as the NI environment.

Amazing product. Very durable. The software analog 1 that comes free with the midi is very quality and has a lot to work with.

I live in a small shotgun style house, the 49 key is perfect for the space and my tiny desk. The setup was probably the weirdest thing, 2 days for me of trial and error to get everything working as Arturia intended. But once it was set up it's been amazing. Works with Logic just fine, just gotta stay up to date on updates per usual. All of the freebies included as far as sample packs have already been used on a couple tracks so, that's worth it for the cost by itself. I have used korg mostly in the past, so this was a pleasant surprise. Price-wise, functionality-wise, it's a no brainer. Thanks to Sweetwater for the excellent purchase proces from start to finish, my partner enjoyed the free bag of candy lol.

I had a smaller keyboard, needed a couple more octaves and wanted more control in my DAW. This was the solution to my problem. The software it comes with makes it easy to program your buttons, faders, and knobs. The main complaint I have seen with this, is the lights for the buttons are too bright. I personally don't find that to be a problem. However, they seem to give you the ability to dim the lights through the software, but that only affects the little screen and not the buttons. So if you're worried about the brightness of the buttons this may bother you and is honestly the only personal complaint I would have, that the dimmer only works for the screen. With regards to functionality it works fantastic, and I like the features like the chord button, arpeggiator, etc. For the price, I couldn't have asked for more.