Essential Information About the Arturia MiniLab 3 "White" MIDI Controller
- Immediate Control: 25 keys, 16 RGB pads, 8 encoders, 4 faders, and a mini screen to operate your DAW without a mouse.
- Exemplary Integration: DAW scripts, transport controls, intelligent mappings, and full compatibility with Analog Lab for a smooth workflow.
- Built-in Creativity: arpeggiator, Chord and Hold modes, direct access to transposition and octave shifting.
- Modern and Durable Connectivity: USB-C, MIDI DIN output, pedal input, eco-design, and a 5-year warranty.
The Third Generation MiniLab, in an Elegant White Finish
A true update to its bestseller, the MiniLab 3 adds a mini screen with clickable navigation, dedicated
faders, a
MIDI DIN output, and a
USB-C port. Arturia also revises integration with major DAWs and adopts advanced eco-design. The "White" finish offers a sleek and modern look, ideal for home studios as well as on stage.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Designed for beatmakers, home studio producers, content creators, and educators, the MiniLab 3 "White" provides precise tactile control to play, record, and arrange quickly. Lightweight and compact, it is easy to take on mobile sessions while remaining comprehensive enough to control a live set, oversee a teaching session, or sketch a production in an instant.
Features Designed to Create Faster
DAW and Analog Lab Integration
Custom DAW scripts, dedicated transport controls, and 8 DAW/user presets speed up daily tasks. Connected to Analog Lab, you can browse, load, and tweak sounds in a flash, with intelligently mapped controls and real-time visual feedback on the mini screen.
Expressiveness and Playability
The slim 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard is complemented by two touch strips for pitch bend and modulation. The arpeggiator, Chord mode, and Hold function stimulate inspiration, while Transpose and octave buttons effortlessly extend the range.
Connectivity and Mobility
Bus-powered via USB-C, the MiniLab 3 connects to your computer or a MIDI hub and communicates with your hardware setup via the 5-pin MIDI DIN output. A pedal input (sustain, expression, or control pedal) completes the setup without sacrificing compactness.
Eco-Design and Reliability
Made with at least 50% recycled plastic and delivered in 100% recycled packaging, it focuses on durability and "road-ready" reliability, reinforced by a 5-year warranty. An Education offer also allows students and institutions to access Arturia plug-ins when purchasing a product from the brand.
Technical Specifications
Keyboard and Expressiveness
- Slim 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
- Built-in arpeggiator
- Hold and Chord modes
- Octave up/down buttons, Transpose function by semitones
- 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation
Pads and Controls
- 2 banks of 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB backlighting
- 8 rotary encoders
- 4 sliders
- Mini screen and clickable navigation button with real-time feedback
- Useful and tactile controls for direct DAW operation
DAW and Software Integration
- Custom DAW scripts for intuitive integration with major DAWs
- 8 DAW and user presets
- DAW transport control
- Seamless integration with Arturia software instruments, including Analog Lab: sound selection, preset browsing, part switching, intelligently assigned controls
Connectivity and Power
- USB-C MIDI for connection to computers and MIDI control centers
- 5-pin MIDI DIN output for instruments and external gear
- Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or control pedal
- USB-powered
Included Software
- Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, NI "The Gentleman", UVI "Model D" (download)
Design and Warranty
- Eco-design: minimum 50% recycled plastic, 100% recycled packaging
- Warranty: 5 years
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: 355 x 220 x 50 mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg