The Arturia KeyLab Essential MK3 49-Key Keyboard Controller – Aquamarine is a professional MIDI controller designed for seamless integration with any DAW and expressive control over your music. With a hybrid synth/piano-style 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard, 8 RGB backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, 9 faders, 9 rotary encoders, pitch/mod wheels, and a full-color 2.5-inch LCD screen, it offers intuitive, hands-on access to every aspect of your production. Its ergonomic layout prioritizes workflow, keeping all controls within easy reach and reducing menu-diving, while performance features like chord and scale modes, plus an arpeggiator, expand your creative possibilities.

Included software, including Analog Lab V, 2 premium pianos (UVI Model D and NI The Gentleman), Loopcloud, and Melodics, gives you over 2,000 studio-grade presets ready to use. Custom DAW scripts, USB-C connectivity, 5-pin MIDI output, and expression input ensure full integration for both studio and stage setups. Sky Music Australia offers this controller as a complete package for music producers, composers, and performers looking to elevate their workflow and expression.

Features

• 49-key hybrid synth/piano velocity-sensitive keyboard
• 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit pads
• 9 assignable rotary encoders and 9 x 30mm faders
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels for expressive performance
• 2.5-inch full-color LCD screen with real-time parameter feedback
• Chord and scale modes, plus built-in arpeggiator
• Over 2,000 studio-grade presets with included software
• Customizable DAW integration and scripting for all major DAWs
• USB-C powered with bus power, 5-pin MIDI output, and expression pedal input
• Dedicated transport control for playback, recording, and navigation
• Ergonomic design for studio and live performance

Specs

Type	KeyLab Essential MK3 Keyboard Controller
Number of Keys	49
Key Type	Hybrid Synth/Piano
Velocity Sensitive	Yes
Pads	8 x Velocity- and Pressure-sensitive RGB Backlit Pads
Faders	9 x 30mm Assignable Faders
Rotary Encoders	1 x Clickable Encoder, 9 x Rotary Encoders
Pitch/Mod Wheels	Yes, Dedicated
Transport Control	Yes, Dedicated Buttons
Presets	2,000+
Pedal Inputs	1 x 1/4" (Control/Expression)
MIDI I/O	USB-C, 5-pin MIDI Out
Software Included	Analog Lab V, UVI Model D Piano, NI The Gentleman Piano, Loopcloud, Melodics
Format Compatibility	AAX, AU, VST, NKS
Mac Requirements	MacOS 10.13+, 4GB RAM, 3.4GHz CPU, 3GB Disk Space
PC Requirements	Windows 10+, 4GB RAM, 3.4GHz CPU, 3GB Disk Space
Power Supply	USB-Powered (C-to-A cable included)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2.75" x 31.1" x 9.44"
Weight	6.08 lbs
Color	Aquamarine