Arturia Minilab 3 25-Note Velocity Sensitive Slim Midi Keyboard

#Minilab3

Arturia MiniLab 3 25 Note Velocity Sensitive Slim Midi Keyboard Overview:

MiniLab 3 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 thats 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.

Its that easy
You dont 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 youve always wanted with a workflow fit for a pro.

Its 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.

Its 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.

Included software
Analog Lab Intro
Ableton Live Lite
UVI Model D
Native Instruments The Gentleman
Loopcloud sample packs & subscription
Melodics subscription

The worlds first eco-designed MIDI controller
A better product for the environment means a more sustainable creative future.

MiniLab 3 represents a new benchmark in eco-friendly instrument design and lifespan, built to last longer, produce less waste, and reduce our carbon footprint for good. Made with minimum 50% recycled plastic, brand new fully-recyclable cardboard packaging, and a 5-year warranty, rest assured that this keyboard takes value and sustainability seriously, from manufacture to your music-making setup.

Hardware, meet software
MiniLab 3s unique software-hardware link doesnt stop with Analog Lab.

From Ableton to Logic, Bitwig to FL Studio or Reason, this controller uses specially-made scripts to give you seamless control over your DAW of choice. You can tweak settings, create custom mappings, and even bounce around your project in real-time – all without ever leaving MiniLab 3s controls.

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.

#MKII

Arturia Minilab MKII 25 Slim-key Midi Keyboard

PORTABLE SOLUTION FOR THE MODERN STUDIO

Compact, feature-packed, fun. More than just a portable keyboard, MiniLab MkII offers plug and play integration, inspiring sounds, and tactile control – your entire session in a box. The perfect introduction to sound exploration.

Firmware Update v1.1
The producer’s choice, fine-tuned.

Total expressive control, unparalleled value. MiniLab MkII lets you create instant music right out the box – and we want to make sure that youre getting the most out of it.

This free update makes MiniLab MkIIs interface and workflow more intuitive, tactile and precise than ever – so you can focus on your creative process. Heres whats included:

Improved control accuracy

Responsive controls are crucial to inspiring music creation. Weve adjusted MiniLab MkIIs knobs to be more accurate and sensitive to subtle tweaks – capture every detail of your sound.

Enhanced Pitch Bend

The Pitch Bend touch strip is an essential expressive component. Weve made it even smoother than before, with greater note accuracy, for effortless slides and bends.

Configurable pad backlighting

RGB feedback on MiniLab MkIIs pads has been refined. Pads remain backlit even when not in use, and you can disable individual LEDs without creating new templates

Octave button feedback

We listened to your feedback and changed the Oct- & Oct+ pad LEDs to be fixed rather than flashing. This makes octaves easier to track and the interface less distracting during your performance or session.

Play, perform, create:
MiniLab MkII has everything you need to unleash your creativity.
Everything you need to make music, right out the box. MiniLab MkII removes all the barriers – plug it in via USB, install your free software instruments, and let the creativity flow.

Simple integration gives you immediate and total control over your workflow. Intuitive controls, pads and 25-note keyboard let you experiment and interact with your music without hassle. A stunning selection of virtual instruments and production software comes included – craft inspiring tunes, pumping beats and professional mixes in no time.

This isnt just a controller – this is an end-to-end solution for music making.

The perfect creative companion
Dont let the MiniLab MkIIs compact form factor fool you. Its powerful, hands-on and unrivalled in quality, built to streamline your creative process.

The keyboard features a comfortable, accessible 25-note velocity-sensitive slimkey design. The addition of Pitch Bend and Mod touch strips, along with a sustain pedal input, makes MiniLab MkII the perfect platform for players on the move.

The 2 banks of 8 pads are RBG backlit and pressure-sensitive, perfect for responsive beat-making, clip launching and tactile project control. 16 rotary encoders give you immediate access to your virtual instruments and mixing tools – tap into your session in real-time.

Portable, yet fully featured. Lightweight but rugged. MiniLab MkII is the new go-to small controller for producers in the know.

Portable, powerful, practical
Not only will you save time thanks to MiniLab MkIIs simple, all-encompassing feature set – youll save space too.

You might have limited room in your home studio setup. Or perhaps you need a portable solution that you can easily slip into a rucksack. MiniLab MkII is among the most compact controllers of its kind. Add bus-powered functionality to the mix, and you can get creative no matter where you find yourself.

You cant have portability without reliability. A rugged, high-quality construction ensures that MiniLab MkII can handle even the most demanding of schedules. And not only that – it looks the part and feels great to play too.

Inspiring software
Weve included everything you need to get your virtual studio up and running.
Enjoy an industry-standard production workflow and discover a wealth of stunning instrument sounds with an incredible selection of software, included for free.

Your very own vintage keyboard collection.

Analog Lab Intro gives you instant access to hundreds of stunning sounds from our award-winning software instrument catalogue. Featuring 17 iconic instruments from V Collection, including analog synths, revolutionary digital workstations, organs, string machines and pianos, all beautifully recreated using Arturias innovative True Analog Emulation technology.

An introduction to one of the most intuitive, popular production platforms around.

New users and seasoned pros alike love working with Ableton Live Lite. Featuring an innovative twin workflow, time stretching and pitch shifting functions, as well as numerous studio-quality effects and sounds, youll be crafting slick pro-grade tracks in no time.

An essential instrument for any songwriters sound palette.

Steinway pianos are found in only the very best concert halls and recording studios. Thanks to MiniLab MkII, you can have one in your own home. The UVI Model D puts the sound of the famous Steinway Model D grand piano at your fingertips, sampled in exquisite detail, and ready to play.

MiniLab MkII gives you everything you need so you can start creating music right out of the box.

The best MIDI controller, at a glance
Lets take a closer look at what MiniLab MkII has to offer

1. Shift button
Select MIDI presets and MIDI channels with this button.

2. Pad 1-8 / 9-16 button
Switch between two banks of eight pads.

3. Octave Transpose buttons
Octave transpose buttons allow you to shift the keyboard up and down.

4. Pitch Bend and Modulation touch strips
Accurate touch sensitive strips.

5. 16 Multi-Function Encoders
Assign these knobs to your favorite plug-in or DAW. Two of those encoders are clickable.

6. Multi-color velocity & pressure sensitive Pads
8 ultra responsive velocity and pressure sensitive pads.

7. 25 velocity sensitive Slim-Keys
Highly playable, compact format keyboard

9. USB 2.0 port
Full-sized Type-B USB jack: Bus-powered, class-compliant. No drivers needed.

8. Footswitch input
Sends MIDI Note & CC data. Can be programmed for Gate or Toggle operation.

Main Features
25 note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard
2 banks of 8 high quality velocity & pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
16 rotary encoders (2 of them are clickable)
2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel
8 user presets
Sustain pedal jack
Octave up and octave down buttons for full range
USB powered
USB/MIDI class compliant no drivers needed.
Mac or PC
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