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

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 335 ratings

Price: 219

Last update: 04-09-2025


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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.
Expanded software package for beginners & pros: Now includes Analog Lab V, 2 pianos (UVI Model D, NI’s The Gentleman), plus subscriptions to Loopcloud and Melodics.

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  • Man of Sound
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is such a good controller, It's flawless with Akai. It's perfection.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
    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!
  • Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Controller For the Money
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
    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.
  • motorbikematt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great feeling, responsive practice keyboard with pretty good software!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
    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!
  • Daniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality and design, fast shipment
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
    Great quality and design, fast shipment
  • Michael Pandolfi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value and a Great MIDI COntroller
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
    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.

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