Arturia MiniLab MK3

Universal Music-Making Controller

Find your own flow and enjoy making music with a plug-and-play MIDI keyboard that does it all. MiniLab 3 gives you easy controls, great-feeling keys, and a fully-integrated all-in-one software package that's ready to get creative right out the box.

Go With Your Flow

Finally, an easy keyboard controller that adapts to your needs, your style, and your workflow, so you can make music just the way you like it. Hook it up, discover fresh sounds, enjoy premium velocity-sensitive keys, and get hands-on with your music like never before.

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.

Every Sound You Need - Included

The same sounds, samples, and music-making software used by pro producers and your favorite artists, included with MiniLab 3 as standard. Whatever your style, ability, or experience, you'll have everything you need to make your music a reality. Here's what you'll get…

• ANALOG LAB INTRO
• Model D
• Melodics
• Ableton Live Lite
• The Gentleman
• loopcloud

What's In It For You

Great For Beginners, Fit For Pros

Whether you're new to music production or a DAW veteran, you need more than just a keyboard.

You need plug-and-play simplicity; you need flexible recording software; you need to be able to tweak every aspect of your mix in an instant; you need access to decent sounds and samples to make your music shine. Don't sweat it - MiniLab 3 has got you covered.

A Beat-Maker's Paradise

From the lo-fi to the hard-hitting, MiniLab 3 is your ultimate DAW beat machine.

The perfect beat-making setup needs quick results, a hands-on approach, and the flexibility to follow a vibe when it catches. MiniLab 3 lets you control instruments, punch in your pad drums, and adjust your faders with a flow so fluid, you'll forget you had a mouse.

Not Just For Keyboardists

Calling all guitarists, singer-songwriters, drummers, DJs…

Wanna add keyboard parts to your rock tracks, trigger samples next to your drum kit, or find fresh synth sounds for your next project? MiniLab 3 is the accessible little box that'll finally make keys work for you, complete with deeper integration with your DAW of choice.

Performance-Ready Portability

Save time with a controller prepared for inspiration to strike at any place, any time.

On your commute, at home, between lessons, or on stage, MiniLab 3 is light enough for your backpack, connects seamlessly to your computer, and is ready to unleash your creativity in seconds. Whether recording, performing, or jamming with friends, inspiration doesn't wait - why should you?

Main Features

Premium Keybed Quality

• 25 high quality note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard

Pads & Controls

• 2 banks of 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
• 8 rotary encoders
• 4 sliders
• 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel

Display Control

• Mini display & clickable browsing knob
• Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls

Smart Features

• Built-in arpeggiator
• Chord mode
• Hold function
• Octave up and down buttons
• Semitone transpose

Software Integration

• Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments, including Analog Lab: select sounds, browse presets and smart-assigned controls
• 1 DAW preset for automatic integration with any major DAWs
• DAW Transport Control with MCU protocol for every other DAWs
• Up to 5 user presets for a totally customizable experience

Connectivity

• USB-C connects to computers and iPad
• MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
• Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
• USB powered

Size & Weight

• Instrument size:  355mm X 220mm X 50mm / 14 x 8.7 x 2 inches
• Instrument weight:  1.5kg / 3.3 lbs

Platform Specifications

Windows

• Win 10+ (64bit)
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
• 3GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Apple

• Mac OS 10.13+
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
• 3GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Work with ASC

• An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments. You can learn more about it here →.

Required Configuration

• Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).