Arturia MiniLab 3 White
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Arturia
MiniLab 3 White
Product Info
Article Number:
553717
Brand:
Arturia
Model:
MiniLab 3 White
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
Price:
$103.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MiniLab 3 White is a fantastic entry point into MIDI control. It’s surprisingly well-featured for its size, especially with the Komplete Select bundle, making it ideal for bedroom producers, mobile musicians, and anyone wanting a compact controller for triggering sounds and effects. Don't expect a piano replacement, but as a controller it's hard to beat for the price.
Product Description
- Arturia MiniLab 3 White
- USB Controller Keyboard
- 25 Velocity-sensitive slim keys
- 2 Touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation
- Octave and transpose buttons
- 8 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with RGB lighting
- 8 Assignable encoders and 4 faders
- OLED display with encoder
- Hold and chord mode
- Built-in arpeggiator
- Memory for 8 DAW and user presets
- Pedal input for sustain
- expression or foot switch: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI out
- USB-C port
- USB bus-powered
- NKS support to seamlessly control over 2
- 000 NKS compatible instruments and effects
- includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of choice to immediately explore and experience the NKS functionality
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 355 x 220 x 50 mm
- Weight: 1
- 5 kg
- including software package (download): Ableton Live Lite
- Analog Lab Intro
- NI The Gentleman
- UVI Model D
- including USB cable
PROS
- • Excellent value; the included Komplete Select is a huge bonus.
- • The OLED display is crisp and genuinely useful for parameter identification.
- • Slim keys offer surprising playability for a mini-keyboard.
- • Assignable encoders and faders provide flexible control over software.
CONS
- • The mini-keys are undeniably cramped; not ideal for extended piano playing.
- • Plastic build feels a little budget-oriented, though surprisingly sturdy.
- • Limited key range restricts certain chord voicings and playing styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
25
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive slim keys
Pads
8 RGB velocity/pressure-sensitive pads
Knobs/Faders
8 assignable encoders, 4 faders
Connections
USB-C, MIDI Out, 6.3mm pedal input
Weight
1.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're sensitive and responsive, but lack the tactile feedback of a knob, requiring some adjustment to use effectively.
Yes, the display has good brightness and contrast, easily readable even in low-light conditions, and is adjustable.
It's a standard MIDI Out port, so it's fully compatible with older MIDI devices – a nice touch for integrating with legacy gear.
