The Arturia KeyLab49 mk3 Ultra is a premium MIDI controller offering a distinctive studio centerpiece. Featuring 3 play modes, 9 touch-sensitive controls, & integration with included software
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The KeyLab 49 mk3 Ultra isn't just a MIDI controller — it's a statement piece that also happens to be incredibly good at its job. Dressed in a head-turning "Ultra" orange finish, this limited-edition keyboard controller is built for producers and performers who refuse to blend into the background. It delivers the same professional-grade performance that's made the KeyLab series an industry staple, now wrapped in an aesthetic that makes your studio look like it means business.
Full Creative Control at Your Fingertips
Most MIDI controllers give you knobs and call it a day. The KeyLab mk3 Ultra gives you a full-color high-res display, 9 touch-sensitive 360° potentiometers, customizable user programs, and deep software integration — all in one place. Whether you're dialing in sounds mid-session or building a workflow from scratch, this controller adapts to you rather than the other way around.
Full-Color High-Res Display with 8 Contextual Buttons: Real-time feedback directly on the unit means less menu-diving and more music-making — exactly how it should be.
9 Touch-Sensitive 360° Potentiometers and Faders: Smooth, precise, and endlessly customizable, these controls give you tactile command over every parameter in your session.
12 Velocity and Pressure-Sensitive Pads with 4 Banks: Expressive, responsive, and ready for everything from live beat performance to studio sound design.
Deep DAW and Hardware Integration
The KeyLab mk3 Ultra plays well with others — very well, actually. Its smart mapping technology uses bi-directional communication to push real-time contextual data directly to the display, keeping you in the zone without constantly glancing at a screen. Native support for Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio means plug-in-and-produce is a real outcome here, not just marketing copy.
Smart Mapping with Bi-Directional Communication: Contextual information flows directly to your display, so the controller always knows what you're working on and responds accordingly.
Dedicated MIDI Mappings plus MCU & HUI Support: Seamless integration across the most popular DAWs eliminates the setup headaches that usually come with a new controller.
MIDI DIN In/Out and USB-C Powered: Modern connectivity meets classic versatility, giving you flexibility across both software environments and hardware instrument setups.
Advanced Creative Features Built for Serious Players
Arpeggiators, chord modes, and scale tools are nothing new — but Arturia's revamped versions on the mk3 Ultra are genuinely useful rather than just box-ticking features. These tools are designed to accelerate composition and spark ideas, not just sit in a submenu collecting digital dust. Pair that with over $900 worth of included software, and this controller is practically a studio in a box.
Scale, Arpeggiator, and Chord Modes: Build complex progressions and melodic ideas faster, with an Arpeggiator that includes randomness features for patterns that actually surprise you.
Analog Lab Pro with 2,000+ Sounds plus Premium Software Bundle: From Mini V and Piano V to Augmented Strings and Rev PLATE-140, the included software lineup would cost nearly a grand on its own.
Velocity and Aftertouch-Enabled 49-Key Keybed: Premium playability that captures every nuance of your performance — because expression matters as much as the notes themselves.
The Bottom Line
The Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Ultra is what happens when a world-class MIDI controller decides it also wants to be the most interesting thing in the room. It backs up its bold looks with deep integration, advanced creative tools, and a build quality that justifies every penny. For producers and performers who want a studio centerpiece that pulls double duty as both a workhorse and a showpiece, the mk3 Ultra is the definitive answer.
Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Ultra Features:
Limited-edition "Ultra" orange finish with refined aesthetic skin
Velocity and aftertouch-enabled 49-key keybed for expressive performance
Full-color high-res display with 8 contextual buttons
9 touch-sensitive 360° potentiometers and faders
12 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads with 4 banks
Scale Mode, Chord Play, and Arpeggiator with randomness features
Smart mapping technology with bi-directional communication
Seamless integration with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio
MCU & HUI support plus dedicated DAW MIDI mappings
Deeper integration with Arturia Software Center
Sustain, expression, and auxiliary pedal inputs
MIDI DIN In/Out for hardware connectivity
USB-C powered for modern compatibility
Robust wood and aluminum construction for professional durability
Includes $900+ worth of software: Analog Lab Pro, Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select, 2-month Loopcloud subscription, and Melodics subscription
Dimensions: 787 x 280 x 72 mm / 30.98" x 11.02" x 2.83"
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ultra edition features a limited-edition "Ultra" orange finish and a refined aesthetic skin, giving it a distinctive visual identity. Functionally, it shares the same acclaimed keybed, controls, and integration capabilities as the standard KeyLab 49 mk3.
Almost certainly. The KeyLab mk3 Ultra offers dedicated MIDI mappings for all the top DAWs, like Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio, along with MCU and HUI protocol support. Setup is straightforward, and bi-directional communication means the controller responds intelligently to your DAW's session state.
Absolutely. MIDI DIN In/Out ports allow the KeyLab mk3 Ultra to connect directly to hardware instruments and synthesizers alongside your computer setup. It's a flexible hub for both software and hardware-focused studios.
The controller ships with Analog Lab Pro (2,000+ sounds), Mini V, Piano V, Augmented Strings, Rev PLATE-140, Ableton Live Lite, a Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle of your choice, a 2-month Loopcloud subscription, and a Melodics subscription, totaling over $900 in software value.
Yes, its robust wood and aluminum construction is built to handle the demands of professional use on stage and in the studio. The expressive keybed, pressure-sensitive pads, and real-time display feedback make it a practical and reliable choice for live performance scenarios.
