Portable Design, Full Studio Functionality

The Arturia MiniLab 3 is a compact yet powerful 25-key MIDI controller designed for musicians and producers who need portability, versatility, and seamless DAW integration. Weighing just over 3 lbs, it combines a sleek, lightweight design with professional-grade features. The MiniLab 3 offers 16 RGB-backlit, touch- and pressure-sensitive pads (2 banks of 8), giving you precise control over triggering sounds and samples. With two capacitive touch sensors for pitch and modulation control, as well as 8 rotary encoders and 4 high-quality sliders, you can easily manipulate a wide range of parameters, from effects to filters, with incredible detail.

The controller also features a mini display with a clickable browsing knob for real-time feedback on your adjustments, plus access to 500 preset sounds. Custom DAW integration ensures smooth compatibility with major platforms like Ableton Live and Logic, while Arturia’s software instruments library adds even more creative possibilities. The MiniLab 3 connects quickly and easily via USB-C, and its MIDI 5-pin DIN output allows you to connect external gear. With an external control input for even more expressive control, the Arturia MiniLab 3 is a versatile, high-quality addition to any studio or performance setup.

Features

• 25-key controller expertly melds studio functionality with modern, mobility-minded workflow
• Capacitive touch sensors deliver responsive control of pitch and modulation, respectively
• 8 touch-/pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit pads provide a fully assignable 16-slot bank
• 8 rotary encoders and 4 sliders accommodate a diverse array of customizable control layouts
• Display screen and clickable browsing knob allow for painless browsing of 500 onboard presets with active feedback for mods and tweaks
• Straightforward face controls let you easily transpose and shift by octave or semitone, toggle hold and chord modes, and utilize onboard arpeggiator
• USB-C connection ensures seamless integration with any system
• Custom-written DAW scripts enable Transport Control and up to 8 DAW and user presets
• MIDI 5-in DIN output makes for straightforward use with external MIDI gear
• Control input is great for pedal, sustain, foot-switch, or expression expansion
• Lightweight, compact design guarantees easy transportation without compromising functionality

Specs

• Type:MIDI Keyboard Controller, Orange
• Number of Keys:25
• Type of Keys:Slim-key Synth
• Velocity Sensitive:Yes
• Pads:8 x RGB Back-lit Pressure Sensitive Pads
• Other Controllers:Pitchbend/Modulation Capacitive Touch Sensors, Octave Up/Down Buttons
• Encoders/Pots:8 x Rotary Encoders
• Faders:4 x Sliders
• Dedicated Transport Control:Yes
• Presets:8 x DAW/User Presets
• Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (control)
• MIDI I/O:Out/USB
• USB:1 x USB-C
• Features:Built-in Arpeggiator, Chord Mode, Hold Function, Semitone Transpose
• Software:Arturia Analog Lab
• Format:Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
• Hardware Requirements - Mac:4GB RAM, 4-core/3.4GHz/M1 CPU, 3GB Storage Spare
• Hardware Requirements - PC:4GB RAM, 4-core/3.4GHz CPU, 3GB Storage Spare
• OS Requirements - Mac:Mac OS 11 or later
• OS Requirements - PC:Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
• Power Supply:USB Powered
• Height:1.96"
• Width:13.97"
• Depth:8.66"
• Weight:3.3 lbs