Arturia - KeyLab 49 MK3 Ultra
The Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Ultra master keyboard features a 49-key semi-weighted action with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch, offering expressive control ideal for music production and live performance. It integrates with most production software via advanced MIDI control, enabling seamless interaction with virtual instruments and other creative parameters. With its accessible physical controls, it serves as a central hub for controlling a music setup, both in the studio and on stage, whilst its distinctive Ultra orange finish makes it stand out from the crowd.
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This sensitivity allows you to explore a variety of musical articulations, maintaining continuity in your playing during rhythmic or melodic passages, without any break in the sense of control.
It integrates with virtually all current production software and enables direct control of tracks, parameters and automations thanks to advanced MIDI communication and intelligent mapping. This link between hardware and software supports a structured workflow in digital studio set-ups, maintaining constant interaction with the essential elements of production.
The creative functions built into the KeyLab 49 mk3 Ultra allow you to explore harmonic progressions, rhythmic patterns and musical structures whilst maintaining a coherent tonal framework. The music generation tools make it easy to develop ideas without interrupting the composition process, providing guidelines for organising sound elements in a logical manner.
All these features support the creation of a wide variety of musical projects, helping you to quickly structure sound sketches that can be used in different production contexts.
Arturia has integrated physical controls including faders, rotary encoders and pads, allowing direct control of audio and MIDI parameters in real time. These elements facilitate adjustments to mixing, modulation and performance without the need to constantly access software interfaces, thereby simplifying the management of complex parameters.
Other features
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Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Ultra
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USB MIDI controller
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Colour: Ultra Orange
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Keyboard: 49 semi-weighted keys
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Velocity and aftertouch sensitivity
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Creative modes: Scale, Arpeggiator, Chord
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Pads: 12 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
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Knobs: 9 infinite-rotation knobs
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Faders: 9 faders
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Transport controls: DAW functions (save, undo, redo, etc.)
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DAW integration: Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
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Supported protocols: MCU, HUI, Native Kontrol Standard (NKS)
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Display: 3.5" colour
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Connectors:
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Power & interface: USB-C
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MIDI In/Out: 2x 5-pin DIN
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Auxiliary input: ∅6.35 mm TRS jack
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Sustain + expression input: 2x TRS jack ∅6.35 mm
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Supplied with: USB cable (A/C), quick start guide, registration card
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Dimensions: 787 x 369 x 72 mm
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Weight: 6.1 kg
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Software included:
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Analog Lab Pro
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Mini V & Piano V
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Augmented Strings
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Rev PLATE-140
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Ableton Live Lite
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Melodics subscription
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Loopcloud (2-month subscription)
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Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle
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(choice of Beats, Band or Electronic)
To find out more...
- Ableton Live Lite is a production environment for recording, organising and structuring musical ideas. It simplifies the creation of projects and the rapid assembly of arrangements within a digital workflow.
- Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select is a bundle of instruments and effects that expands your production possibilities. Arturia offers a choice of three different versions: Beats, Band or Electronic. Each covers several sound families to support creation across various musical styles.
- Analog Lab Pro provides access to a vast library of virtual instrument sounds for production and live performance. Its interface centralises selection and allows for quick navigation between sounds, enabling you to create and organise sound ideas efficiently.
- Mini V and Piano V bring together virtual instruments dedicated to analogue synths and acoustic/electric pianos. They enable you to build complementary textures and enrich arrangements whilst maintaining musical coherence.
- Augmented Strings offers a hybrid approach combining orchestral sounds with contemporary sound design. It facilitates the creation of evolving textures suited to modern composition, with simplified management of sound layers.
- Rev PLATE-140 reproduces a plate reverb to add depth to audio tracks. It allows you to control reflections and the sound space to enrich a mix with precision.
- Loopcloud offers an extensive library of loops and samples to enrich productions. It allows you to quickly search for and incorporate sound elements to explore different musical textures.
- Melodics offers interactive learning to improve rhythm and musical coordination. The app helps develop playing precision and synchronisation between gestures and sound outcomes.
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Founded in 1999 in Grenoble, Arturia is a French brand known for its innovative electronic musical instruments. Specializing in analog and software synthesizers, Arturia has gained popularity among musicians with iconic products like the MiniBrute, MatrixBrute, and MicroFreak. The brand also excels in analog modeling software with its V Collection, faithfully reproducing classic synthesizers. Arturia caters to both professionals and amateurs, offering creative and intuitive solutions for music production, recording, and live performance, while staying at the forefront of sound innovation.
