Whatever your style, whatever your ability, whatever your setup, MiniLab 3 is built to get the job done - there’s something for everyone.

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: 14 x 8.7 x 2 inches (355 x 220 x 50mm)
• Instrument weight: 3.3 lbs (1.5 Kg)

Platforms specifications

Windows

• Win 8.1+ (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

Required configuration

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

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 →.