ARTURIA KeyLab Essential 49 Mk3 Black User Guide

September 6, 2024
ARTURIA

KeyLab Essential 49 Mk3 Black

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Product Information

Specifications:

  • Product: KeyLab mk3
  • Manufacturer: Arturia
  • Features: Transport control, DAW commands, Arturia Mode

Product Usage Instructions

Setting up your unit:

  1. Unbox your KeyLab mk3 and ensure all components are
    included.

  2. Connect the unit to your computer using the provided USB
    cable.

  3. Install any necessary drivers or software as per the user
    manual.

  4. Power on the KeyLab mk3 and follow on-screen instructions for
    setup.

Script Features:

The KeyLab mk3 offers various script features for enhanced
functionality:

  • Transport control and DAW commands.
  • Arturia Plugins integration for seamless control.

Arturia Plugins:

If you are using Arturia software with the KeyLab mk3, follow
these steps:

  1. Ensure the correct device is selected when opening the
    plugin.

  2. Enter Arturia Mode for precise control over Arturia software in
    two ways:

  • Select an Arturia software to manage the plugin standalone
    (Navigation, selection, and FX).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I switch to Arturia Mode?

A: To switch to Arturia Mode, select an Arturia software and
manage the plugin as standalone.

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Cubase User GUIDE
KeyLab mk3

Setting up your unit

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Script features

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1.Setting up your unit
In order to use Cubase script for KeyLab mk3, you have to download the script from Arturia website and install it. · Go to https://link.arturia.com/klmk3re · Download the scripts corresponding to your
DAW · Connect your KeyLab mk3 and select DAW
program (Prog button). · Open Cubase and make sure you have this
window enabled on the top-right corner. · Click on the “MIDI Remote” tab at the bottom-left corner
· Click on the “Open MIDI Remote Manager” icon in the top-left of the “MIDI Remote’ tab
· Click on the “Import Script” button and select the script corresponding to your device in the downloaded folder. · Your controller is now ready to be used with Cubase
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2.Script features
Transport control and DAW commands :
· Loop / Fast Forward / Rewind / Metronome · Stop / Play / Record / Tap Tempo · Save / Quantize / Undo / Redo
Main encoder: · Navigates in the tracks
Main encoder click: · Opens the selected plugin GUI · Enters Analog Lab mode if the selected track contains an Arturia plugin
Back · Close the selected plugin GUI
Knobs 1 8 · Control some parameters of the current focused plugin (Device) · Control the pan of the focused track (Mixer)
Faders 1 8: · Control the parameter of the plugin on the selected track (Device) · Control the volume of the selected track (Mixer)
Knob 9 and fader 9: · Control the volume and the pan of the selected track
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Contextual buttons: · Contextual 1: Selects Device mode · Contextual 2: Selects Mixer mode · Contextual 5: Toggle mute state of the selected track · Contextual 6: Toggle solo state of the selected track · Contextual 7: Toggle arm state of the selected track

Pad Bank DAW: Trigger some handy Cubase functions · Pad 1 : Show/Hide Extended Left Zone · Pad 2 : Show/Hide Left Zone · Pad 3 : Show/Hide Lower Zone · Pad 4 : Show/Hide Right zone · Pad 5 : Show Previous Page · Pad 6 : Show Next Page · Pad 7 : Show Previous Tab · Pad 8 : Show Next Tab · Pad 9 : Add a track · Pad 10 : Show/Hide Channel Settings · Pad 11 : Show/Hide Direct Routing in Channel settings · Pad 12 : Show/Hide Output Chain in Channel settings

Pad Bank A/B/C/D: · Pressing the pads will triggers sounds

Arturia Plugins

If you are using Arturia software, make sure the correct device is selected when you open the plugin

You can enter Arturia Mode to have perfect control over Arturia software in two ways :

· Pressing on the main encoder on a track that contains an Arturia Plugin

· Press Prog + Arturia

When an Arturia software is selected, you can manage the plugin as you would

do in standalone (Navigation, selection and FX).

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References

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