Detail 01
25 velocity-sensitive slim keys
Provides a compact playing surface that responds to key velocity.
Product detailSKU #1500000380456
ArturiaMiniLab 3 25-Key Hybrid Keyboard Controller - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MiniLab 3 is a compact USB-MIDI controller for moving quickly between sketches, arrangement work, and hands-on parameter changes. Its 25 slim velocity-sensitive keys, RGB pads, eight encoders, and four sliders place performance input and control close together. A mini display with clickable browsing knob keeps preset and parameter access on the hardware, while DAW transport control, arpeggiator, and chord mode support a more direct workflow. USB-C, MIDI DIN output, and a pedal input connect it to both DAW and hardware-oriented setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building tracks at a desk with keys, pads, DAW transport control, encoders, and sliders within reach.
- Switching between USB-C DAW work and hardware-synth control using the 5-pin MIDI output.
- Mobile production setups that benefit from a compact, USB bus-powered controller.
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.
Detail 02
16 RGB pads across two banks
Pads are velocity- and pressure-sensitive for finger drumming or sample triggering.
Detail 03
8 rotary encoders and 4 sliders
Gives you dedicated physical controls for parameter adjustments.
Detail 04
USB-C and 5-pin DIN MIDI output
Connects by USB-C and can send MIDI to external gear through DIN MIDI.
Detail 05
Control-pedal input
Accepts a sustain pedal, expression pedal, or footswitch.
Detail 06
Automatic DAW preset with MCU transport
Provides DAW integration with transport control using MCU protocol.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For the listed computer-software requirements, allow 4 GB RAM, 3 GB free disk space, and Windows 10+ 64-bit or macOS 11+.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many keys does MiniLab 3 have?
It has 25 slim, velocity-sensitive keys.
02Can it connect to hardware MIDI gear?
Yes. It has one 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
03Does it have pedal connectivity?
Yes. Its control input supports sustain, expression, or footswitch use.
04How is it powered?
It is USB bus powered.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- USB-MIDI controller
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000380456
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