Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Black

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USB MIDI Keyboard

49 velocity-sensitive keys
Eight velocity-sensitive RGB illuminated pads
One detented encoder
Nine rotary controls
Nine faders
Transport section with four function buttons
2.5" LC display
Pitch bend and modulation wheel
Scale mode
Chord mode
Arpeggiator
Mackie/HUI Control compatible
2000 presets via Analog Lab
One control pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
MIDI output: 5-pin DIN
One USB-C port (supplies power as well as MIDI and control information)
USB class compliant
NKS support for direct control of over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects
Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of choice for immediate testing and use of the NKS functionality
Dimensions (W x D x H): 790 x 240 x 70 mm
Weight: 2.76 kg
Colour: Black
Includes Ableton Live Lite, Arturia Analog Lab, UVI Model D Grand Piano, NI The Gentleman Upright Piano and a subscription to Loopcloud (two months) and Melodics (unlimited trial subscription + bonus lessons)

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Available since May 2023
Item number 567142
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Aftertouch No
Split Zones 0
Layer function No
Pitch Bend / Modulation Yes
Rotary Encoder 9
Fader 9
Pads 8
Display Yes
MIDI Interface 1x Out
Sustain Pedal Connection Yes
USB-port Yes
Mains Operation No
Battery Operation No
Bus-Powered Yes
Dimensions 790 x 240 x 70
Weight in kg 2,8 kg
Special Features incl. Ableton Live Lite, Arturia Analog Lab, UVI Model D Grand Piano, NI The Gentleman Upright Piano and 2 Months Loopcloud and Melodics (Endless Test Account + Bonus Lessons)

€179

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A wonderful price-value product

ooziee 02.11.2023

The product feels like a premium quality, while being on the budget price range. Being able to control the instruments and extensive options is great to have. The software library, especially the Analog V that comes with it just superb. I can do nothing but recommend this piece.

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The Magget 29.09.2025

I just got my hands on the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 (in the black version), and I’m pretty happy with it. The build feels solid and well-put-together for the price, and the new 2.5" display with contextual soft keys is genuinely helpful when tweaking sounds or switching modes. The keys have a “hybrid synth-piano feel” — not ultra-premium, but responsive enough for quick sketches and production work. I particularly like how the faders, knobs, and pads are tightly integrated with Arturia’s software (especially Analog Lab), so changing presets, tweaking filters, or adjusting levels often means I don’t need to touch the mouse. That said, it’s not perfect — the display sometimes times out too quickly when navigating menus, and if you’re looking for a truly expressive, piano-grade keybed, this won’t fully satisfy you. But for what it is — a midrange MIDI controller with lots of control and software power — it punches well above its weight.

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Very cool

Gulnoz Davletova 14.10.2023

The Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Black is a superb MIDI controller. It offers a great balance between functionality and affordability. The sleek black design, intuitive controls, and included software make it an excellent choice for music producers and keyboard enthusiasts.

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Great Service and Safe delivery

Eben04 13.08.2024

A colleague introduced me to Thomann and I decided to check out their website, I was impressed with the range of musical instruments, softwares and accessories. I ordered for a keyboard and lightening adaptor and had it delivered safely, I would recommend Thomann to all my friends.

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