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25 velocity-sensitive slim keys
Key velocity allows playing input to respond to how the keys are played.
Product detailSKU #1500000380992
ArturiaMiniLab 3 25-Key Hybrid Keyboard Controller - White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Arturia’s white MiniLab 3 puts a compact 25-key controller, pads, encoders, sliders, and transport control within arm’s reach for writing and adjusting parts. The slim velocity-sensitive keys handle expressive input, while two eight-pad banks can trigger samples or support finger drumming. USB-C connects it to a computer-based setup, and the 5-pin DIN output extends control to external MIDI gear. A mini display with a clickable browsing knob keeps preset and parameter access on the hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building tracks at a desk with hands-on DAW transport, parameter, and automation control.
- Moving between a laptop-based setup and external MIDI hardware via USB-C and 5-pin DIN.
- Triggering samples or finger-drumming with two banks of responsive RGB-backlit pads.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than 25 keys in the controller itself.
- Setups that require a controller larger than its 14.02 x 8.62-inch footprint.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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2 x 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
Sixteen pads are arranged in two banks for pad-based input and triggering.
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8 rotary encoders and 4 sliders
There are dedicated physical controls for parameter changes.
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USB-C and 5-pin DIN MIDI output
It can connect by USB-C and send MIDI to external MIDI hardware through DIN.
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1 control input
The pedal input accepts sustain, expression, or footswitch control.
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5 user presets
Five user preset locations are available for saved controller setups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For the listed computer requirements, use Windows 10 or later (64-bit) or macOS 11 or later, with at least 4GB RAM and 3GB free disk space.
- 02The listed formats are Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, and NKS for 64-bit DAWs only.
- 03It is USB bus powered.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many pads does the MiniLab 3 have?
It has 16 pads total: two banks of eight, with velocity and pressure sensitivity plus RGB backlighting.
02Can it control external MIDI gear?
Yes. It has a 5-pin DIN MIDI output in addition to USB-C connectivity.
03Does it have an arpeggiator and chord mode?
Yes. Both functions are built in and accessible from the hardware.
04What are its dimensions?
It measures 14.02 x 8.62 x 2.13 inches and weighs 2.2.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- USB bus powered
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Touch Controls
- 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation
- Octave Controls
- Octave up and down buttons
1 detailsPlayability
- Keyboard
- 25 velocity-sensitive slim keys
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
3 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- 1 x USB-C
- Pedal Input
- 1 x control input (sustain, expression or footswitch)
- MIDI Output
- 1 x 5-pin DIN
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 2.2
- Dimensions
- 14.02 inch x 8.62 inch x 2.13 inch
18 detailsOther
- Formats
- Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
- Arpeggiator
- Built-in
- Chord Mode
- Yes
- Graphics
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- Storage
- 3GB free disk space
- Daw Integration
- Automatic DAW preset with MCU protocol transport control
- Model
- MiniLab 3
- Ram
- 4GB minimum
- Display
- Mini display with clickable browsing knob
- Encoders
- 8 rotary encoders
- Faders
- 4 sliders
- Cpu
- 4-core 3.4GHz (4.0GHz turbo) or Apple M1
- Operating Systems
- Windows 10+ (64-bit), macOS 11+
- Product Type
- USB-MIDI controller
- Pads
- 2 banks of 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
- User Presets
- 5 user presets
- Hold Function
- Yes
- Transpose
- Semitone transpose
