Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 Master-Keyboard Alpine White

MIDI Keyboard Controller with Deep DAW Integration

Producing music on a computer demands fast access to transport controls, mixer functions, and synth parameters — and the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 Alpine White puts all of that at your fingertips. Wrapped in a striking white finish, this limited-edition controller combines a velocity-sensitive keybed, nine faders, nine encoders, and eight RGB pads into a compact, bus-powered chassis. With its bright 2.5" LCD and contextual buttons, you’re no longer stuck with the tiny screens often found at this price. Instead, you get clear, real-time feedback for every preset, parameter, and DAW track state.

Creative Tools Beyond Standard MIDI Control

Explore harmonies, enforce key constraints, and create patterns with features like Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and the multi-mode arpeggiator—rare at this price. Thanks to seamless Analog Lab V integration, you can browse, favorite, and tweak over 2000 synth and keyboard presets directly from the hardware, reducing mouse reliance and keeping you in the creative flow.

Expressive Keybed and Pad Section

Performance control starts with the keys and pads right under your hands.

• Keys: 49 velocity-sensitive, hybrid synth-piano action — semi-weighted spring mechanism supports both synth lines and chords.
• Producers will enjoy triggering drums, clips, or samples using the 8 pressure- and touch-sensitive RGB pads (2 banks), all with velocity response for added expressiveness.
• Wheels: Pitch bend and modulation — shape your performance in real time.

DAW Scripts and Software Integration

Forget manual MIDI mapping—custom scripts get you working instantly in your favorite DAW.

• DAW Support: Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, plus MCU/HUI protocol — plug-and-play for transport and mixer control.
• Display: 2.5" LCD with contextual buttons and clickable encoder — jump between presets, see parameter names, and check DAW status quickly.
• Analog Lab V: 2000+ presets with smart-assigned parameter control — tweak sounds directly from the panel, no computer mouse needed.

Connectivity and Physical Specifications

A single USB-C cable takes care of both data and power. The 5-pin MIDI output can independently connect to external gear, even without a computer.

• Computer: USB-C bus-powered — leave the external adapter behind.
• MIDI Out: 5-pin DIN — take control of synths and drum machines.
• Pedal Input: 6.3 mm jack (sustain / expression / footswitch) — add pedal accessories for expanded control.
• Dimensions: 790 × 240 × 70 mm, 2.76 kg — fits comfortably into any production setup.
• Inside the box you’ll find a USB-A to USB-C cable and a registration card, so you’re ready to create from the moment you unbox.