Arturia MiniLab 3 Black is a MIDI controller with a keyboard, a portable solution for any modern studio, offering plug and play integration, fresh sounds, and touch control. The keyboard features a comfortable slim-key design, accessible with 25 velocity-sensitive keys. The addition of Pitch-Bend and Modulation touchstrips, along with a sustain pedal input, makes the MiniLab 3 Black the perfect platform for musicians on the move.
Practical and easy to use From the pleasantly tactile keyboard to the pads and faders directly integrated with Analog Lab and your DAW, to the real-time mini-display, every aspect of the MiniLab 3 is designed to be intuitive, expressive, and a pleasure to use – both for beginners and professionals.
Creative features Enjoy a workflow that supports the creative process, with features such as an integrated arpeggiator, Chord mode, custom presets for DAW mapping, and easy transposition. Making music has never been so accessible.
Portable and compatible design The MiniLab 3 integrates perfectly into any setup, from bedroom to stage, thanks to its compact and lightweight design, advanced DAW integration, and MIDI out and USB-C connectivity.
Eco-friendly, durable design The MiniLab 3 is built for durability and sustainability. A robust design ready for the road, a 5-year warranty, a minimum of 50% recycled plastic in construction, and 100% recycled packaging mean that this controller will accompany you for a long time.
Included creative software Along with a world-class MIDI controller, you will receive a complete package of premium software for music creation, from an industry-standard DAW to over 500 mix-ready presets for synthesizers and keys.
Features & Specifications:
25-note slim keyboard, pressure-sensitive
Pads and controls
2 sets of 8 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads, with RGB lighting
8 rotary encoders
4 sliders
2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel
Display control
Mini screen and clickable navigation button
Real-time feedback for adjustments and controls
Smart features
Built-in arpeggiator
Chord mode
Hold function
Octave up/down buttons
Semitone transposition
Software integration
Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments, including Analog Lab: sound selection, preset navigation, and smart controls
1 DAW preset for automatic integration with the most popular DAWs
DAW transport control with MCU protocol for other DAWs
NKS compatible for integration into the Native Instruments ecosystem
Up to 5 custom presets for a fully customizable experience
Connectivity
USB-C for connection to computers and iPads
5-pin DIN MIDI out for connection to instruments and external equipment
Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
Powered via USB
Dimensions: 355 x 220 x 50 mm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Included software:
Analog Lab Intro
Ableton Live Lite
Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select package of your choice (Select Beats, Select Band or Select Electronic)
UVI Model D
Loopcloud sample packs and subscription
Melodics subscription
System requirements:
Windows
Windows 10+ (64-bit)
4 GB RAM
4-core CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
3 GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors are not supported on Windows
Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (only 64-bit DAWs)
Apple
Mac OS 11+
4 GB RAM
4-core CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
3 GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Works with ASC
A sleek and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update Arturia software instruments.
The serial number for Ableton Live, the program used to register music created with the help of the MiniLab 3 Arturia MIDI keyboard, does not work; it's invalid from the very beginning.