Arturia MiniLab 3 (Black)

MiniLab 3 is a compact 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.

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 our 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-key slim-key velocity-sensitive keyboard.
• Eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads.
• Two pad banks for a total of 16 functional pads.
• Dentented and clickable main encoder knob for navigation.
• High-contrast OLED display visible even under bright light.
• Eight endless encoder knobs.
• Four faders.
• Low-profile touch-strips for pitch-bend and modulation.
• Shift button provides access to alternate functions.
• Hold button for hands-free (and feet-free) sustain.
• Octave and semitone transpose functions.
• Full-featured classic synth style arpeggiator.
• Chord mode memorizes and plays user chords from one note.
• USB-C powered and highly efficient; can even be powered from an iPad.
• MIDI via USB-C and standard 5-pin MIDI output.
• 1/4-inch TRS input accepts sustain, switch, or expression/continuous control
• pedal.
• Included software: Arturia Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments
• The Gentleman and UVI Model D pianos, Loopcloud and Melodics subscriptions.
• USB-C to USB-A cable included.

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.

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.

Hundreds of synth & keys presets

The hardest basses, lushest leads, smoothest keyboard sounds, and more, taken from the award-winning Analog Lab V, V Collection, and Pigments libraries.

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.