Arturia KeyLab Essential 49vsArturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3
Summary
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 and Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3: 2 Arturia controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia KeyLab Essential 49Legacy since 2024View details → | Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 49 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Arturia synth-action | Arturia synth-action |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 8 | 8 |
| Faders | 9 | 9 |
| Knobs / encoders | 9 | 9 |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN out | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Chord mode, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Analog Lab, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano Model D | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, Loopcloud |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 790 × 240 × 55 mm | 793 × 240 × 55 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.1 kg |
Key differences
- Released: KeyLab Essential 49 – 2017 KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 – 2024
- USB: KeyLab Essential 49 – USB-B KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 – USB-C
- Bundled software: KeyLab Essential 49 – Analog Lab, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Grand Piano Model D KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 – Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, Loopcloud
- Dimensions (W × D × H): KeyLab Essential 49 – 790 × 240 × 55 mm KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 – 793 × 240 × 55 mm
- Weight: KeyLab Essential 49 – 3 kg KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 – 3.1 kg
Both are the same on keys (49), key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (8).