Arturia KeyLab 49 MK3 Ultra Edition Universal MIDI Controller - Orange

All The Performance Of The Award-Winning KeyLab mk3, In A Limited-Edition Orange Finish — Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Ultra Edition

The Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Ultra Edition is a 49-key professional MIDI controller keyboard in a limited-edition orange finish, built on the same hardware and software platform as the standard KeyLab mk3. It features a semi-weighted, release-velocity and aftertouch-sensitive keybed across 49 notes, a full-colour 3.5" 480x320px display with 8 contextual buttons, 9 touch-sensitive 360-degree rotary encoders, 9 x 50mm faders, 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads across 4 banks, pitch and modulation wheels, transport controls, and three pedal inputs for sustain, expression, and auxiliary footswitch. Connectivity is via USB-C for both power and computer communication, with MIDI DIN 5-pin in and out for connecting hardware instruments and synthesisers.

The Ultra Edition carries the same comprehensive software bundle as the standard KeyLab mk3 — nine titles in total, covering professional-grade virtual instruments, effects, DAW software, and subscription services with a combined retail value of over $900. Custom integration scripts are included for Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, with MCU and HUI compatibility for all other DAWs. The construction uses wood and aluminium components throughout, and the keyboard is built and designed to withstand professional daily use in both studio and live environments.

The Keybed

The semi-weighted keybed is one of the most cited strengths of the KeyLab mk3 series. Arturia redesigned the action for the mk3 generation, with revised key balance, weighting, and spring tension producing a feel that sits between the lightness of a standard synth-action keyboard and the heavier resistance of a piano-feel keybed. The result is a playing surface that suits extended studio sessions — responsive enough for fast melodic runs and precise enough for detailed chord voicing — without the fatigue that stiffer actions can introduce. Channel aftertouch is built in, adding an additional expressive dimension that responds to pressure applied after the initial key press, and release velocity is also captured for instruments and patches that respond to the speed at which keys are lifted. These are details typically found on controllers at higher price points.

Display And DAW Integration

The full-colour 3.5" display uses bi-directional communication with supported DAWs, meaning the controller receives information back from the software in real time and displays contextual information relevant to what is currently active on screen — track names, parameter values, plugin states, and preset names are all visible without switching focus to the computer. This bidirectional relationship goes beyond standard MIDI mapping and removes the need to cross-reference hardware controls with software visuals during a session. The eight contextual buttons directly beneath the display change function depending on the current context, adapting to instrument browsing, DAW control, or parameter editing as needed.

Creative Features

The KeyLab mk3's Scale mode automatically adjusts all notes played to a selected scale, removing wrong notes entirely and allowing melodic improvisation and composition without music theory knowledge acting as a barrier. Chord mode enables fixed chords or full chord progressions with smart voicing to be triggered from single keys. The arpeggiator includes randomness parameters for generating non-repetitive melodic patterns that evolve over time rather than cycling predictably. These tools can be used individually or in combination, stacked with Hold mode to sustain notes, chords, or arpeggiated patterns without hands-on keys — a significant workflow advantage for producers building arrangements in real time.

The Software Bundle

Nine software titles are included with the KeyLab mk3 Ultra Edition. Analog Lab Pro is Arturia's full preset library application, providing access to thousands of sounds drawn from the entire V Collection and Pigments catalogue, all pre-mapped to the controller's hardware for immediate, hands-on exploration. Ableton Live Lite is a full, time-unlimited version of the industry's leading session-based DAW. Mini V is Arturia's detailed recreation of the Minimoog synthesiser. Augmented STRINGS combines orchestral string samples with synthesis engines. Piano V is a physically modelled acoustic piano instrument. Rev PLATE-140 is a professional plate reverb effect plugin. NI Komplete 15 Select is available as a choice of three bundles (Beats, Band, or Electronic) from Native Instruments' production toolkit. Loopcloud provides a 2-month subscription with 2 free sample packs. Melodics includes an unlimited trial subscription with bonus lessons for pad and keyboard technique.

• Keys: 49, semi-weighted, release-velocity sensitive, channel aftertouch
• Encoders: 9 x touch-sensitive 360-degree rotary potentiometers
• Faders: 9 x 50mm
• Pads: 12, velocity and pressure-sensitive, 4 banks
• Wheels: Pitch bend and modulation
• Transport Controls: 8 switches
• Command Switches: 4
• Display: Full-colour 3.5" 480x320px with 8 contextual buttons
• Pedal Inputs: 3 (sustain, expression, auxiliary/footswitch)
• USB: USB-C, class-compliant, bus-powered
• MIDI: 5-pin DIN In/Out
• DAW Integration: Custom scripts for Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Bitwig Studio; MCU and HUI compatible
• User Presets: 6
• Construction: Wood and aluminium components
• Finish: Ultra Orange (limited edition)
• Dimensions (LWH): 787 x 280 x 72 mm
• Weight: 6.1 kg

Warranty

• 5-Year manufacturers warranty from the date of purchase

Digital Downloads (buying software)

All software marked as "serial download" or "digital download" will be delivered via email within normal office hours.

Simply add the software to the basket and at the delivery stage in the checkout please select "Digital Download - Software by email" as your delivery method

Delivery Charges (Main Products)

The cutoff for same-day dispatch is 3:30pm but can vary at busier times such as Christmas.

All orders over £99.00 will be delivered free via our standard delivery 2-3 days (UK Mainland)

If you need your item faster we also offer a Priority Tracked service at £3.99 (1-2 days) or Next Day Tracked £6.99

(please ensure you add a mobile number to your order for tracking)

Saturday delivery is available when ordered before 2pm (Mon-Fri)

All orders below £99.00 will start as low as £2.99 depending upon weight and qty(s) (UK Mainland) 

All Delivery options will be available at the delivery stage in the checkout

EU Delivery Times

Non UK Mainland Addresses please allow 1-3 Days
Delivery To Belgium / France / Germany please allow 3-4 Days
Music PC Systems - Please allow 5-7 Working Days build time (UK) 7-14 (Rest of the World)

French - Pour la Livraison s'il vous plaît permet en France 2-4 Jours
German - Für Lieferung Nach Deutschland erlaubt bitte 2-4 Tage

Delivery Notes
On delivery, you must inspect the goods carefully for damage as Inta Audio is unable to accept responsibility for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of products unless the customer advises Inta Audio of such within three working days from the date of delivery.

Returns Policy

We ask that you follow these guidelines to help us process your return as quickly and efficiently as possible:

1. Please keep your order reference to hand. This confirms your original order and gives us the necessary details to authorise the product’s return.

2. Contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 (or e-mail cs@inta-audio.com). We will then send you an RMA number and returns form which needs to be completed and sent back with the returned item(s).

3. (If the order has been unpacked) re-package it to ensure that it is being returned in its original condition. Please make sure all items relating to the product are returned, including manuals and cables.

4. When returning an item please obtain a ‘proof of postage’ receipt from the Courier.


Returned items must be mailed within 10 days of when the RMA Number has been issued. Items received with a post date 30 days after your requested return will NOT be eligible for refund.

Please note: Our returns policy is quite straightforward but there are a number of conditions that we ask our customers to comply with before applying:

1. It is your responsibility to request a return. If you don’t tell us you want to make a return, we don’t know. Once you do tell us, we will do everything we can to action it.

2. If you have not requested a return within 28 days of receiving an order, we will have assumed that you are intending to keep it and we will not authorise a return.

3. We always refund the payment according to how the original purchase was made and aim to do so within 72hrs of the return being received by us.

4. Returned goods are liable for a restocking fee of 15% towards handling and repackaging if the order is not returned in its original, unopened packaging. This charge will be subject to our inspection of the returned goods.

5. Delivery charges will not be refunded unless the delivered goods are faulty.

6. Replacement products are dispatched immediately after the returned goods have been received and accepted by Inta Audio.

7. Items that develop a fault within 30 days of delivery are eligible for a replacement or a refund. Delivery costs are also reimbursed for faulty items. Please contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 if you believe your item has developed a fault.

Finally, please remember that notifying us of your intention to apply for a return, saving the delivery paperwork and keeping the order in its original packaging will help both you and Inta Audio to process the return quickly.

If you have any questions about our Returns policy please telephone us on 02476 369898 or email us at cs@inta-audio.com.