Description
Overview
The Arturia KeyLab mk3 49-Key MIDI Controller is a professional-grade command center designed for intermediate to advanced producers and experienced music makers. Combining a robust wood and aluminum chassis with a sophisticated interface, this controller is engineered to remove creative obstacles, whether you are sculpting a studio masterpiece or performing live. It provides an unparalleled bridge between your physical touch and your software or hardware instruments, offering deep DAW integration and a high-performance keybed for maximum expression.
Key Details
- Premium Keybed: Semi-weighted keyboard featuring both velocity and aftertouch for exceptional responsiveness and nuanced playability.
- Advanced Tactile Control: Equipped with 9 touch-sensitive 360 potentiometers and faders, alongside 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads organized across 4 banks.
- Visual Feedback: A full-color 3.5” screen (320x480px) with 8 contextual buttons allows for intuitive navigation and real-time feedback without needing to look at your computer monitor.
- Creative Performance Tools:
Scale Mode: Automatically adjusts notes to a selected scale to ensure harmonic accuracy.
Arpeggiator: Features extensive randomness settings to generate unique, evolving patterns.
Chord Play: Supports fixed chords or complex chord progressions with smart voicing. - Comprehensive Transport: Dedicated transport controls and DAW commands, including save, undo, and redo, for a streamlined workflow.
Use Cases
- Studio Production: Use the deep integration with Arturia software and major DAWs to mix, arrange, and produce tracks without leaving the keys.
- Live Performance: Leverage the robust aluminum casing and Scale/Chord modes to perform confidently on stage with a reliable, tactile interface.
- Sound Design: Utilize the 360 potentiometers and pressure-sensitive pads to manipulate synth parameters and trigger samples with precision.
- Learning and Composition: Use the integrated scale and chord tools to experiment with new musical theories and quickly sketch out song ideas.
Installation
The KeyLab mk3 is designed for a modern, plug-and-play experience. It is USB-C powered, requiring only a single cable to connect to your computer for both power and MIDI data. For hardware integration, use the MIDI DIN In/Out ports to connect to external synthesizers or sound modules. Pedal inputs are available for sustain, expression, and auxiliary pedals to expand your performance capabilities.
Compatibility
- DAW Integration: Advanced integration with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio.
- Control Protocols: Supports dedicated MIDI mappings as well as MCU and HUI protocols.
- Software Ecosystem: Deep, unmatched integration with Arturia software instruments.
- Connectivity: USB-C for computer connection; MIDI DIN for hardware.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Arturia
- Edition: mk3
- Format: Physical MIDI Controller
- Included Software: Analog Lab Pro (2000+ sounds), Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select (choice of Beats, Band, or Electronic), 2-month Loopcloud subscription, and Melodics subscription.
- Dimensions: 25.5″ x 14.5″ x 0.34″
- Weight: 16.86 lbs
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