Arturia's MiniLab 3 is a compact MIDI keyboard & pad controller that lets users make music, right out the box. With a creative plug-and-play workflow, versatile assignable controls, 500 curated sounds from Analog Lab's massive library, and a bundle of world-class creative software, MiniLab 3 is designed to finally help beginners and professionals to get truly immersed in their music creation flow, whatever their style.

Hands-on, easy to use

From the great-feeling keyboard, to the smart DAW-integrated pads & faders, to the real-time mini display, every aspect of MiniLab 3 is designed to be intuitive, expressive, and a joy to use -- for beginners and pros alike.

Creative features

Enjoy a workflow that aids the creative process, with features like a built-in arpeggiator, Chord mode, custom DAW presets, and easy transposition. Making music has never been so accessible.

Portable, compatible design

MiniLab 3 is built to fit seamlessly into any setup, from bedroom to stage, with its compact & lightweight design, deeper DAW integration, and MIDI out & USB-C connectivity.

Built to last

MiniLab 3 is built with longevity and sustainability in mind. A rugged road-ready design, 5-year warranty, minimum 50% recycled plastic construction, and 100% recycled packaging means this controller goes the distance.

Creative software included

On top of a world-class MIDI controller, users get a full package of premium music-making software, from an industry-standard DAW to well… read more over 500 synth & keyboard presets.

Production-Ready Bundle

Everything that users need to start creating their own music. Explore premium tools like Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, UVI Model D grand piano, and Native Instruments' The Gentleman upright piano; enjoy access to millions of royalty-free lifetime loops & samples with a Loopcloud 2 months subscription + 1 Welcome pack + 1 pack of your choice; get to grips with playing keyboard, finger drumming, DAW production, and even music theory with a Melodics "unlimited" trial subscription & bonus lessons.

Features:

- 25 note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard
- 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 on tweaks and controls
- Built-in Arpeggiator
- Hold and Chord modes
- Custom-written DAW scripts for intuitive integration with major DAWs
- 8 DAW & user presets
- DAW Transport Control
- Octave up and down buttons for full range, Transpose for semitone transposition.
- 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 connection to external MIDI instruments and gears
- Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments, including Analog Lab: select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls

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