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Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 firmware

Arturia discontinued Device launched 2017

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1.1.10.1726
released 30 Dec 2021

Arturia no longer makes the KeyLab Essential 49. No firmware update since December 2021.

What's new in 1.1.10.1726

- Improved velocity balance between the Black and White keys for the 88 keyboard

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Last checked 22 Oct 2026

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How to update the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49

Update via Arturia MIDI Control Center (MCC). Connect the KeyLab Essential 49 via USB directly (not through a hub). Open MIDI Control Center — it detects the connected device and displays the current firmware version alongside the latest available. Click the firmware update button within MCC to proceed. The firmware file can also be downloaded manually from the Arturia downloads page and applied through MCC.

What you need

Arturia MIDI Control Center — the software Arturia uses to load firmware onto the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49

The Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 is updated with Arturia MIDI Control Center, published by Arturia.

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Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.1.10.172630 Dec 2021

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49?

The latest firmware for the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 is version 1.1.10.1726, released on 30 Dec 2021. FW//RADAR last checked Arturia's official page on 22 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49?

Update via Arturia MIDI Control Center (MCC). Connect the KeyLab Essential 49 via USB directly (not through a hub). Full instructions on Arturia's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49?

You need Arturia MIDI Control Center, available from arturia.com.

Where can I download Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Arturia's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 manual?

The official Arturia user manual is a PDF hosted on dl.arturia.net. Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 user manual (PDF) →

Is the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 still receiving firmware updates?

The Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 is discontinued: Arturia no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.1.10.1726 from 30 Dec 2021. FW//RADAR keeps checking Arturia's official page, so a new release would show up here.

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