Arturia MiniLab 3 Black

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USB Controller Keyboard

25 velocity sensitive slim keys
Two touchstrips for pitchbend and modulation
Octave and transpose switches
Eight velocity & touch sensitive pads ith RGS-backlight
Eight assignable encoders and four sliders
OLED display with encoder
Hold and Chord mode
Built-in arpeggiator
Memory locations for eight DAW and user presets
Pedal input for sustain, expression or footswitch controllers (6.3mm jack)
MIDI out
USB-C port
USB bus-powered
NKS support for direct control of over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects
Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of choice for immediate testing and use of the NKS functionality
Dimensions (W x D x H): 355 x 220 x 50 mm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Includes Software pack (Download): Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, NI The Gentleman, UVI Model D
Includes USB cable

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Available since January 2023
Item number 553721
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Hammer Action Keys No
Aftertouch No
Pitch Bend / Modulation Yes
Rotary Encoder 8
Fader (Amount) 4
Pads 8
Display Yes
MIDI interface 1x Out
Sustain Pedal Connection Yes
USB-port Yes
Mains Operation No
Battery Operation No
Bus-Powered Yes
Width in mm 355 mm
Height in mm 50 mm
Depth in mm 220 mm
Weight in kg 1,5 kg
Special Features incl. USB Cable, Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, NI The Gentleman, UVI Model D (download)

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A compact controller with serious intent

Arturia's MiniLab 3 is a sleek MIDI controller built for hands-on music creation in software-based setups. Featuring 25 slim, velocity-sensitive keys, eight RGB backlit pads, touch strips for pitch and modulation, a pedal input, and a bank of encoders and faders, it places essential DAW and virtual instrument parameters directly at the player's fingertips while fitting easily inside a backpack. MiniLab 3 also includes Analog Lab Intro, giving access to over 500 presets drawn from Arturia's V Collection and Pigments engines, all pre-mapped for immediate experimentation and sound shaping. Designed with Arturia's instrument workflow in mind, it keeps browsing, macro control, and performance interaction aligned. Available in Black, White, and a limited edition Champagne finish, MiniLab 3 serves as a practical gateway into Arturia's wider software ecosystem while remaining fully compatible with all major DAWs.

Arturia MiniLab 3 Black USB controller keyboard

Compact hardware, total control

Despite its small footprint, MiniLab 3 offers a structured and capable control surface. The 25-note slim keybed is responsive and suited to melodies and basslines. The eight RGB backlit pads are both velocity- and pressure-sensitive, supporting expressive finger drumming and dynamic clip triggering. Eight rotary encoders and four faders provide direct access to instrument parameters, mixer levels, and effects, with visual feedback via the integrated display and central browsing encoder. Creative performance tools are built directly into the hardware, including an arpeggiator, Chord Mode, Hold function, octave shifting, and semitone transpose controls, allowing musicians to develop their ideas freely without having to reach for a mouse.

Designed for producers, performers and first-time creators

The Arturia MiniLab 3 is aimed at musicians who want direct control without committing to a full-sized keyboard setup. Its plug-and-play approach makes it easy for first-time creators to connect via USB, open a DAW, and start recording with pre-mapped controls and transport support already in place. Beatmakers can use the responsive pads and built-in arpeggiator to sketch rhythms quickly, while songwriters and keyboard-focused players benefit from Chord Mode and the transpose functions for shaping harmonic ideas on the fly. Five user preset slots allow customised mappings to be saved and recalled for different software or hardware configurations, making it easy to move between projects. In short, MiniLab 3 adapts to evolving workflows rather than imposing one.

About Arturia

Arturia's success story began with software emulations of well-known analogue synthesizers such as the Moog Minimoog, Sequential Prophet-5, and Oberheim SEM. The popular software instruments included in the V Collection are still flagship products of the French developer today. Over time, Arturia has gradually expanded its range and now also offers a host of hardware devices, ranging from synthesizers and keyboard controllers to sequencers. Since then, the former software developer has thus also become a household name in the world of analogue synthesizers and other equipment.

Arturia MiniLab 3 Black rear panel with connections

Integration and ecosystem

Arturia's MiniLab 3 is designed to integrate smoothly into both software and hybrid setups. USB-C provides bus power and a direct connection to computers or iPads, while a full-size 5-pin MIDI output allows the controller to drive external synthesizers and sound modules. A rear-panel pedal input supports sustain, expression, or footswitch control, useful in both studio and live contexts. Within Analog Lab Intro, presets are automatically mapped to the hardware's encoders and faders, keeping browsing and macro control closely aligned between screen and controller. Support for standard MIDI mapping and NKS compatibility – Native Instruments' Komplete Kontrol protocol – further extends its reach to a wide range of third-party instruments. Made from a significant proportion of recycled materials and backed by a five-year warranty, MiniLab 3 is built for long-term reliability with an emphasis on responsible design.

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A complete production starter suite

MiniLab 3 ships with a comprehensive software package designed to support immediate music creation. Analog Lab Intro includes over 500 curated presets drawn from Arturia's flagship instruments, offering a broad palette of synths, keys, and hybrid textures. Ableton Live Lite offers a streamlined version of Ableton’s production environment, while UVI Model D and NI's The Gentleman supply detailed acoustic piano sounds. Users can select one Komplete 15 Select bundle – Beats, Band, or Electronic – tailored to their production style. A time-limited Loopcloud subscription adds access to royalty-free samples, and Melodics offers guided lessons for developing keyboard and pad technique. As bundled software may evolve over time, the manufacturer's website should be consulted for the most current package details.

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Creativity booster!

MikePT 08.03.2024

For a first controller keyboard I must say I'm pretty darn impressed with the Minilab 3... I'm mainly a guitar player with some basic piano background and bought this to lay down some chords and backing tracks on Garageband to play on top with guitar, I wasn't really sure what practical use I would give to the faders and knobs and all the extra stuff that seemed daunting on some reviews. To my surprise after 2 hours of experimenting with it along side Arturia's tutorials I completely rediscovered and fell in love with Ableton Live (Lite 11 is included) and all of its potential as a creative songwriting tool. I also tried it with Garageband and Logic Pro (trial) with great success, but of the bat Live had an awesome integration and the most "hands-on" operation in my opinion, everything is instantly and very intuitively mapped, It's amazing how it frees you up from mouse work and makes you really just play, record, and have a lot of fun! I really liked toggling between banks A and B (shift+pad) for direct clip control with pads or pad drumming, as well as quickly assigning midi channels to different instrument tracks. Transport controls are also there, as well as a great mini screen displaying all the parameters you're adjusting, it makes it feel like a real synthesizer/groovebox. But to me the biggest surprise was Analog Lab, which is AMAZING and available as standalone operation, every instrument parameter is perfectly mapped and instantly available on all the knobs and faders, and the sound libraries are vast and EPIC.
Knobs, faders and keys feel very premium, for the price this is really a great device with a lot of features, and so well designed that it doesn't feel overwhelming. 5 year warranty, eco-friendly packing, now that's great value! Arturia has a new fan!

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Portable, small full of features

x.hulio 26.10.2023

I have had a really nice experience with minilab 3. I use a lot of arp on my tracks. With the arp mode Minilab has I can get them really fast. Chord mode also very helpful in different situations.
The Analog Lab software included has very nice sound even tho it is not full version.
Very enjoyable mini keyboard!

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Great Keyboard for Everyone

merd 09.06.2023

Minilab is a great midi for starters and also for professionals. It's compact and efficient, it is with me all the time. If you have any questions it could be hard to find all answers online because it's new, but in time the community will grow and it's gonna be easier to find solutions. Integration with DAWs is worth mentioning. If you want to learn how to play piano it's gonna be better to consider larger keyboards (37+).

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Awesome controller!

Wojtke 07.11.2023

After days of researching MIDI keyboards I decided to go with MiniLab 3. This baby has it all. Looks and feels great, very functional and easy to use, comes with a lot of software goodies from Arturia. I am totally and absolutely satisfied :)

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