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ArturiaMiniLab 37 MIDI Controller - Black

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Arturia MiniLab 37 MIDI Controller - Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

MiniLab 37 gives a compact MIDI setup more playing range with 37 velocity-sensitive slim keys, plus direct hands-on control for software instruments and DAWs. The pad, encoder, slider and touch-strip layout puts drums, clips, parameters, pitch and modulation within reach. An arpeggiator, Chord mode, Hold and transpose controls support quick idea-building, while the mini display and clickable browse knob speed preset navigation. USB-C, DIN MIDI out and pedal input keep it useful across software and hardware-based workflows.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Bedroom-studio sketches using keys, pads and DAW controls from one compact controller.
  • Mobile production sessions that need two-handed parts, wider chords and USB-powered operation.
  • Live or hardware setups that can use 5-pin MIDI output and a pedal input.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who require more than the MiniLab 37's 37 slim keys for their parts.

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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Detail 01

37 velocity-sensitive slim keys

Provides room for two-handed parts and wider chord voicings in a compact format.

Detail 02

16 RGB pads, eight encoders and four sliders

Offers hands-on control for finger drumming, clip triggering and software parameters.

Detail 03

5-pin DIN MIDI output

Connects the controller to MIDI hardware as well as USB-based setups.

Detail 04

Sustain, expression or footswitch input

Accepts one of those pedal types for additional control.

Detail 05

USB-C class-compliant, USB bus powered

Uses USB-C for connection and power.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01iPad use requires a Camera Connection Kit.
  2. 02The Black finish is Guitar Center exclusive.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many keys does the MiniLab 37 have?

It has 37 velocity-sensitive slim keys.

02Can it control MIDI hardware?

Yes. It has a 5-pin DIN MIDI output and a pedal input for sustain, expression or footswitch pedals.

03Which creative performance tools are built in?

It includes an arpeggiator, Chord mode, Hold, octave shift and semitone transpose.

04What software is included?

It includes Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, a choice of Komplete Select bundle, Loopcloud content, Melodics lessons and MIDI Control Center.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsSound
Semitone Transpose
Yes
1 detailsPickups & controls
Pitch and Modulation Control
2 capacitive touch strips
1 detailsPlayability
Key Action
Velocity-sensitive
2 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Available Colors
Black, White
4 detailsConnections & power
USB
USB-C (class compliant)
MIDI Output
5-pin DIN MIDI Out
Pedal Input
Sustain, expression or footswitch
Power Source
USB bus powered
16 detailsOther
Arpeggiator
Yes
Guitar Center Exclusive
Yes (Black finish)
Ipad Compatibility
Yes (Camera Connection Kit required)
Daw User Presets
8
Chord Mode
Yes
Daw Integration
Custom scripts for major DAWs
Model
MiniLab 37
Octave Shift
Yes
Display
Mini display with clickable browsing knob
Encoders
8 rotary encoders
Key Count
37 slim keys
Faders
4 sliders
Product Type
USB MIDI controller keyboard
Pads
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads (2 banks of 8)
Hold Function
Yes
Arturia Software Integration
Analog Lab and Arturia instruments

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