Arturia KeyLab 49 Keyboard Controller Firmware 1.33

Release notes:

New Features
- Pad backlighting can be activated using MIDI note messages on channel 10 (if you play back a track recorded using pads, with KeyLab as MIDI destination, pad’s LEDs show what have been played).
- Compatible with future Analog Lab upgrade (allowing better integration)

Bug Fixes (since 1.16)
- Proper handling of Bank 1/Bank 2 (several fixes).
- Fader may erroneously send two messages on separate MIDI channel for each move (fixed)
- Settings done using MIDI Control Center could affect another control than the one edited ( fixed)
- No messages sent by knob when set in RPN/NRPN mode and control number MSB is equal to control number LSB (fixed).

Known Problems
- Regarding pad backlighting feature, if several note messages are sent close together, some of them may be ignored (and the corresponding pad won’t light up).

KeyLab firmware Update:

- Download the Latest Firmware
- Plug the KeyLab
- Launch the Midi Control Center
- Wait until the keyboard has been recognized by the Computer. The MCC will prompt the Version of the Firmware or the message :
“Keyboard Problem
The keyboard has not been detected”
- Click on Upgrade Firmware button
- Follow the instruction of the reboot alert.
- Next Step:
Unplug the KeyLab
Hold the “Sound”, “Multi”, “Edit” key
Plug the KeyLab
Wait during 5 seconds.
The “Update” Message is showing onto the Screen
- Click “OK” on the “reboot alert”, and choose the Firmware file
- Progress bar...
- Confirmation message (Click 'OK')
- Close the Midi Control Center.
- Reset to default
Press both octave buttons
Power up the keyboard

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.