Best Midi Keyboards · Arturia · Updated June 2026
KeyLab Essential 49 mk3: specs and price (2026)
KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 has a US price of $299 (Arturia store MSRP (US$299)). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $299 Arturia store MSRP (US$299) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Arturia |
| Released | 2023-05 |
| keys | 49 |
| key type | synth |
| drum pads | 8 |
| knobs | 9 |
| faders | 9 |
| aftertouch | No |
| connection | usb_midi_din |
| bundled software | Analog Lab Pro, Ableton Live Lite, NI Komplete Select, UVI Model D, Loopcloud 2-month |
| release | 2023 |
Source: arturia.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by soundonsound.com. Verified: Arturia store lists US$299, 49-note velocity-sensitive (not pressure/aftertouch) keys, 9 encoders, 9 x 30mm faders, 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads, USB-C + MIDI 5-pin DIN out. MusicRadar review explicitly confirms the Essential mk3 LACKS keyboard aftertouch (only the higher-end KeyLab mk3 has it), so aftertouch:false is correct. Sound on Sound confirms May 2023 release. Bundle corrected to reflect Analog Lab Pro / NI Komplete Select.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 cost?
The KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 has a US price of $299 (Arturia store MSRP (US$299)), as of 2026-06-19.
When was the KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 released?
The KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 was released 2023-05.
What are the KeyLab Essential 49 mk3's key specs?
KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 (Arturia): keys 49, key type synth, drum pads 8, knobs 9, faders 9. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
How it compares
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