KeyLab Essential 49 : the all in one device

6 years ago

I have been using the Arturia Keylab Essential 49 for a month and I'm really happy with it. The keyboard is very solid with very good materials.

The sound is really good, I have used it with Garageband and Ableton live.

The only drawback that I have detected is in Analog Lab. it's true that you have thousands of sounds and in theory, you are also able to modify the synth preset but you only have access to a specific subset of presets mapped into the nobs and sliders. If you want to map other presets or create more sounds with synthesizers you need a license of the specific synth (around 150$ per synth or 500$ for a synth collection)

Image Arturia KeyLab Essential 49

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Arturia
  • Released in 2017
  • Average price : $243
  • Dimensions (Wmm x Hmm x D): 784mm x 76mm x 248mm
  • Weight : 3kg
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