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    Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller, Black

    Arturia Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller, Black

    C$299.99

    • Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller, Black
      • Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller, Black
      • Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller, Black

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      Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Universal MIDI Controller, Black

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      C$299.99 Excl. tax

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      Product Description

      The music-making essentials

      Whether you’re a beginner producer, an experienced music maker, or anyone in between, unlock your full creative potential with a MIDI controller that breaks down all the barriers between you, your DAW, and your perfect sound.

      Find joy in your workflow

      Find the right sound faster than ever. Customize your mix in real-time. Finish that track with ease. Music-making shouldn’t feel like work; KeyLab Essential removes barriers and puts the joy back into your workflow.

      Your DAW, upgraded

      Your favorite synth sounds, your DAW transport, and your mixing desk all in one. Enjoy next-level control over your sounds & DAW projects, seamless communication with Analog Lab, and a bundle of pro creative software to supercharge your sound.

      Quickly inspire new ideas

      KeyLab Essential doesn’t just help you play & navigate your projects - it’s also built to inspire. Summon catchy melodies, curious rhythms, and moving chord sequences with its array of creative features, and see where it can take your sound.

      That quality feeling

      You want the feeling of a premium instrument, the flexibility of a top-class controller, and the ease-of-use of a beginner keyboard. KeyLab Essentials sensitive controls, hybrid synth-feel keybed, and smart layout puts it all at your fingertips.

      Your keys to creativity

      However you choose to make music, KeyLab Essential has all the creative answers - before you’ve even thought of the questions. This controller fits right into your setup to become an extension of your creative identity.

      Control any DAW

      Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity and ready-mapped controls with your DAW of choice. KeyLab Essential doesn’t just feature familiar MCU & HUI compatibility; it also has custom scripts for major DAWs for next-level integration.

      Customize your workflow

      KeyLab Essential easily adapts to your creative needs; recall your favorite ’liked’ presets from Analog Lab, navigate your custom-made playlists, activate custom User programs for your own control assignments, and more.

      At one with Analog Lab

      Turn Analog Lab into a hardware synth and get hands-on with your sound thanks to KeyLab Essential’s seamlessly mapped controls. Adjust sound parameters, tweak FX, and browse presets without ever needing to touch your computer.

       

      All the software & sounds you need for making music

      What software & sounds do you get with KeyLab Essential mk3? From a full copy of Analog Lab to a library of over 4 million samples, you’re fully equipped for whatever music you want to make.

      Analog Lab V

      • Thousands of synth & keys presets
        • A library of the finest basses, fattest synths, smoothest orchestral sounds, and more, from vintage to modern, powered by V Collection, Augmented Series, and Pigments.

      Ableton Live Lite

      • Music recording software
        • Record, perform, and produce anything with an introduction to one of the hottest DAWs in the business, including instrument presets, drums, FX, MIDI clips, and more.

      The Gentleman

      • Intimate upright piano
        • Enjoy the cheery, vintage sound of a Century-old upright piano, recorded to deliver charm and intimate character to your mix.

      Model D

      • A timeless grand piano
        • The epic stage-sized character of a Steinway grand piano, arguably the most iconic piano of all time, sampled in detail to bring your production to life.

      Loopcloud

      • Millions of samples & loops
        • A 2-month subscription to Loopcloud gives you millions of hi-def royalty-free samples, from lo-fi drum loops to vocal one-shots, plus a 1GB welcome pack.

      Melodics

      • Learn with MiniLab 3
        • Improve your pad & keyboard skills with a subscription to Melodics, offering 40 lessons, tips, and musical hacks that are fun, easy, and tailored to your style.

       

      Essential, intuitive, flexible controls

      Sometimes you just want to get the job done. KeyLab Essential's focused controls give you quick access to the most useful & intuitive elements of your project & sound without complicating things.

      Keybed

      As comfortable for performance as it is for studio beat-making, KeyLab Essential’s durable hybrid synth-piano keybed is smooth & responsive, complemented by the familiar Pitch & Mod wheels and Pedal input for sustain, footswitch, or expression.

      Display

      Get the essential real-time info you need, from parameter values to your current preset, with a bright 2.5” display, complete with contextual buttons that make navigation effortless.

      Pads

      Switch between MIDI notes, clip triggering, finger-drumming, or whatever you need them to do. KeyLab Essential’s velocity & pressure-sensitive pads are even RGB color-coded so you can keep track at all times.

      Encoders

      Get that real hands-on feeling and interact with crucial controls right where you need them, from track panning to specific instrument parameters, with full rotation encoders.

      Faders

      Tweak your track levels, envelope settings, selected parameters on your Arturia instruments, and more with ultra-smooth faders at your fingertips.

      DAW controls

      Instantly switch from sculpting your synth sounds to piloting your DAW project with KeyLab Essential’s dedicated DAW controls, so you’re in control at all times. Its custom integration scripts even ensure that the most crucial controls work perfectly, whatever DAW you’re using.

       

      A vessel for creativity

      For when you want to get experimental, find a new sound, or just need a bit of extra inspiration, KeyLab Essential has a few tricks up its sleeve. Create fun ever-changing melodies, create chord voicings, and always stay in key - without thinking twice.

      Chord play

      Play rich, full, powerful chords with a single key by selecting from built-in chord presets, or inputting your own custom chord shapes - great for when you need quick inspiration for your next hit.

      Scale mode

      Set your playing free and never go out of key with KeyLab Essential’s Scale mode, which quickly locks the keybed to one of several built-in scales. Wrong notes? Never again.

      Arpeggiator

      Turn chords or selections of notes into vibrant melodies and rhythmic ideas with a built-in Arpeggiator, complete with Hold function so you can go no-hands. You can even use all these features together; play & hold a chord with a single key, arpeggiate it, and lock it to a scale of your choice.

       

      Main Features

      • Premium Keybed quality
        • 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
      • Pads & controls
        • 1 clickable encoder
        • 9 rotary encoders
        • 9 x 30mm faders
        • 8 transport switches
        • 4 command switches
        • 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel
        • 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads
      • Display control
        • 2.5” LCD display with contextual buttons
        • Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls
      • Smart features
        • Multi-mode arpeggiator
        • Chord mode
        • Scale mode
        • Hold function
        • Semitone transpose
      • Software integration
        • Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
        • Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
        • Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
        • Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience
      • Included Software titles & services
        • Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds
        • Ableton Live Lite
        • Native Instruments’ The Gentleman
        • UVI Model D
        • 2-month Loopcloud subscription
        • Melodics subscription for 40 lessons
      • Connectivity
        • USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
        • MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
        • Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
        • USB-C powered
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