Arturia MiniLab 3 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard & Pad Controller

MiniLab 3 is a compact 25-Key MIDI keyboard controller. But don’t let its small size fool you — it’s huge on features usually found on larger and more expensive keyboards.

With its creative plug-and-play workflow, versatile pads & controls, 500 curated sounds from Analog Lab’s massive library, and a bundle of world-class creative software, MiniLab 3 lets both beginners and pros make music right out of the box—all backed by a 5-year warranty for long-term peace of mind.

You’ll play MiniLab3 using its slim-key 25-note keyboard with velocity sensitivity and the eight backlit performance pads that sense velocity and aftertouch.

Arturia rethought and expanded the user interface compared to its predecessor
MiniLab MkII. Eight endless encoder knobs are now joined by four faders, not to mention a dentented main encoder/selection button with a bright OLED display.

Out of the box, MiniLab 3 is tightly integrated with our Analog Lab software, letting you
browse presets and adjust parameters without reaching for your mouse. MiniLab 3 also automatically recognizes and controls popular DAWs including Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Reason Studios Reason, Bitwig Studio, and Image-Line FL Studio. (Certain DAWs, such as Steinberg's Cubase, are supported via the Mackie Control Universal protocol.) You can control your DAW transport with the pads, use the knobs to tweak plug-in parameters, and adjust track volumes, sends, and pans by using the MiniLab 3 faders.

MiniLab 3 also features Arturia's innovative pitch and modulation touch-strips plus an onboard arpeggiator that brings plenty of classic synth vibes.

In addition to Analog Lab Intro, MiniLab 3 includes a license for Ableton Live Lite, an
introductory but powerful version of the DAW that revolutionized clip-based music
production and performance. You can trigger clips with the MiniLab’s performance pads,
adjust the current plug-in with its encoders (knobs), and much more.

As a MiniLab 3 owner, you also become the owner of Native Instruments' The Gentleman (a fine sampled acoustic upright piano), UVI Model D (a German concert grand piano), a Loopcloud subscription and a Melodics subscription.

On top of that, Arturia's MIDI Control Center software (a free download) lets you map
parameters directly to MiniLab 3’s physical controls to create custom configurations. You can then save these as user programs and recall them from the MiniLab 3 hardware.

For example, would you like to make the pads play a custom scale of bass notes — using a different sound on a different MIDI channel — while you solo or play chords on the keyboard? No problem!

MiniLab 3 Features Summary

• 25-note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard
• Useful, tactile controls:
• 2 banks of 8 high-quality velocity & pressure-sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
• 8 rotary encoders
• 4 sliders
• Mini display & clickable browsing knob with real-time feedback
• Built-in Arpeggiator; Hold & Chord modes
• Custom-written DAW scripts for intuitive integration with major DAWs
• 8 DAW & user presets; DAW Transport Control
• Octave up/down for full range; Transpose for semitone steps
• 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch-bend and modulation wheel
• Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
• USB-C MIDI connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
• MIDI 5-pin DIN output for external instruments & gear
• Seamless integration with Arturia software incl. Analog Lab (browse, select sounds, switch parts, smart-assigned controls)
  

Included Software:

What software & sounds do you get with MiniLab 3? From recording software to a library of over 4 million samples, you’re totally kitted out for whatever music you want to make.

• Analog Lab Intro
• UVI Model D
• Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle of your choice (Select Beats, Select Band or Select Electronic)
• Loopcloud (2-month subscription + 2 free sample packs.
• Ableton Live Lite
• Melodics (Unlimited trial subscription +Bonus lessons)
• MIDI Control Center
  
• Hundreds of synth & keys presets

Box Content

• MiniLab 3
• Registration card
• USB cable (C/A)

A  deeper connection

Arturia worry about integration, so you don’t have to. From Analog Lab to full DAW control, enjoy deep integration with custom scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Bitwig, and more.

Now fully NKS-compatible, you can also connect effortlessly with Native Instruments’ Komplete Kontrol ecosystem. Additionally, MCU/HUI support ensures compatibility with virtually any DAW, for a fast, familiar setup every time.

It’s that easy:
You don’t need to understand music theory, learn production, or buy any software to enjoy MiniLab 3. Easily control your DAW projects in real-time, explore amazing instrument sounds in a few clicks, and get those tracks, beats, and mixes sounding as good as you’ve always wanted with a workflow fit for a pro.

It’s that creative:
Write platinum melodies, record massive chords with a single key, create totally customized synth sounds in seconds, and so much more. This controller is all about letting you follow your musical curiosity and discover how far your sound can really go.

It’s that versatile:
Play keys, punch in a drum loop, connect to MIDI gear, browse your preset library - all in one. MiniLab 3 comes pre-mapped for most DAWs, gives you every tactile control you need, and delivers a full production-ready suite of software & sounds to fit your flavor of music-making.

Music recording software

Record, perform, and produce anything with an introduction to one of the hottest DAWs in the business, including instrument presets, drums, FX, MIDI clips, and more.

Intimate upright piano

Enjoy the cheery, vintage sound of a Century-old upright piano, recorded to deliver charm and intimate character to your mix.

A timeless grand piano

The epic stage-sized character of a Steinway grand piano, arguably the most iconic piano of all time, sampled in detail to bring your production to life.

Millions of samples & loops

A 2-month subscription to Loopcloud gives you millions of hi-def royalty-free samples, from lo-fi drum loops to vocal one-shots, plus a 1GB welcome pack.

Learn with MiniLab 3

Improve your pad & keyboard skills with a subscription to Melodics, offering 40 lessons, tips, and musical hacks that are fun, easy, and tailored to your style.

Whatever your style, whatever your ability, whatever your setup, MiniLab 3 is built to get the job done - there’s something for everyone.

MiniLab 3 Reviews

Sound On Sound
"A compelling starter package and portable controller"

Future Music
"One of the best in its class and offers fantastic value"

MusicTech
"Arturia's MiniLab 3 packs a lot of pro studio control options into a small and stylish package"

Music Radar
"Not only great value but upgrades the feature set and quality to deliver one of the best mini controllers available"