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Rose quartz Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 49-key MIDI controller bundle with sustain pedal, MIDI cable and dust cover

Arturia

Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 49-Key Controller Bundle with Sustain Pedal, MIDI Cable, Dust Cover

SKU CH-F5B1-GJNEN

A 49-key synth-action MIDI controller with nine faders, nine encoders, eight velocity-sensitive pads and a 2000-preset software bundle including Analog Lab V, Ableton Live Lite.

  • 49 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys for expressive playing
  • 2000-plus Analog Lab V presets ready to perform
  • Nine faders and nine encoders give hands-on DAW control
  • Eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for beats and clips
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano and NI The Gentleman

49-key synth-action controller for studio production

The Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 bundles a 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with deep DAW integration and an expanded software suite. It targets musicians and producers who want hands-on control of virtual instruments and mixing parameters from a single USB device. The package adds a sustain pedal, a 10-foot MIDI cable and a stretchy dust cover for immediate studio readiness.

Class-compliant USB operation

The controller draws power directly from the USB connection and requires no external supply, keeping cable clutter minimal on a typical desk. Its synth-action keybed and solid chassis run silently without active cooling, so background noise stays negligible during recording or late-night sessions. The bus-powered design suits portable setups where mains sockets are limited.

Bundled accessories protect

The included piano-style sustain pedal plugs into the rear jack for authentic piano articulation without extra purchases. A 10-foot MIDI cable enables direct hardware synth or sound-module linking when the computer is not in use. The stretchy dust cover shields the keybed, faders and pads between sessions, preserving control feel over time.

Highlights

  • 49 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys for expressive playing
  • 2000-plus Analog Lab V presets ready to perform
  • Nine faders and nine encoders give hands-on DAW control
  • Eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for beats and clips
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano and NI The Gentleman

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 49-key controller to my computer and what step is often missed?

Plug the USB cable into a free port on your Mac or Windows machine; the controller is class-compliant so no driver install is needed, but you must launch the MIDI Control Center app once to load the DAW templates before the transport and encoder mappings work.

Which parts of the bundle will need replacement first with regular studio use?

The Auray FP-P1L sustain pedal’s internal switch and the 10-foot MIDI cable’s connectors are the wear items; the stretchy dust cover only needs replacing if the elastic loses tension.

What limit appears first during a long session with all controls active?

The single USB bus supplies both data and power, so running all 9 faders, 9 encoders, 8 pads and the display continuously can hit the port’s current limit before any thermal throttle occurs.

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