Arturia MiniLab 3

French music company Arturia makes instruments for musicians on many levels. At one point, I wanted to step up my music production. So what I did was order an Arturia MiniLab MK3 MIDI controller. It has helped me make music better. I will explain how I feel about this device for you all.

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Arturia MiniLab MK3

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^ from: (Thomann) - This is the latest in Arturia's MiniLab series- the MiniLab MK3.

Before I go any further, let me start with a testimonial before I discuss this MIDI controller. The Arturia MiniLab MK3 was not the first choice for me in picking a MIDI controller. I was originally considering getting an AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3. I was going to buy the AKAI MIDI controller... until a YouTube channel convinced me to get another one otherwise. That "another one" happened to be the Arturia MiniLab MK3.

A Quick Note About MIDI Controllers...

A MIDI keyboard and a MIDI controller are two different things. A MIDI keyboard can operate on its own and can generate sounds. A MIDI controller, however, can not generate its own sounds, and it must be plugged into a computer or something for it to work. Your PC must also have proper cables and such to fully utilize. The Arturia MiniLab 3 is a MIDI Controller.

More About the Arturia Minilab 3.

The Arturia MiniLab 3 is the third generation of Arturia's MiniLab series of MIDI controllers. This MIDI controller comes in three colors combinations from the device and its keys: white/white (the one I have), black/white, and black/black. It comes with its own USB MIDI cable through a USB Type-C connection. It has a Control port good for if you are using a MIDI device such as a pedal. Even though the Arturia MiniLab 3 has its own MIDI connection, this device also has a standard MIDI Out port for use for MIDI output.

The Arturia MiniLab MK3 has 25 pressure-sensitive keys along with eight pads for percussion effects. It also has a host of knobs and sliders to adjust the music, along with a unique touch slider that dynamically affects the pitch of played notes. The MIDI controller can be easily set up for any digital audio workstation (DAW) you can get it to work for. This MIDI controller even includes Ableton Lite for you to use. If you want to use the paid version of this program, get yourself Ableton Live.

How I Use the Arturia MiniLab 3.

I am not good at using a MIDI controller for a DAW. However in the past, I have used a MIDI keyboard to input keys into a MIDI music program to make music. The Arturia MiniLab 3 is what I use to plan out notes to use for the Piano Roll in FL Studio. I play out the song in my mind and then input the proper notes to use for instruments in FL Studio.

More advanced MIDI Controller users can record notes and beats using FL Studio or any other DAW. I have successfully configured my Arturia MiniLab 3 for FL Studio, Ableton Lite, and OpenMPT (to an extent). I have not gotten this to work with Linux MultiMedia Studio (LMMS). This keyboard should work with nearly any modern program that utilizes MIDI.


Now that you have a basic idea about this MIDI controller, let me offer you my thoughts on it next.

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Arturia MiniLab 3: Final Thoughts

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As someone who has never owned a MIDI controller before, using the Arturia MiniLab 3 was a new experience. The

For More Information.../Shopping

To learn more about the Arturia MiniLab 3, here is a link to it from Arturia's website: Arturia - MIDI Controller - MiniLab 3.

If you want to buy an Arturia MiniLab 3, visit any of the links I've provided to you in this section. They will take you to retailers that offer this MIDI controller. So take a look around:

• Amazon
• eBay
• Walmart
• Sweetwater
• Thomann

Happy shopping! :)





I do like the Arturia MiniLab 3, and it does help me in producing music. Maybe I should try to enhance my skills with it to be great with this MIDI controller. Anyhow, Subscribe/Follow my blog(s) in any capacity if you love my work. Share my blog post(s) with others if you enjoy my work. Support me further by connecting with me on social media; and if you are inclined, feel free to donate to me (tips/donations are voluntary but would be appreciated). Thank you for reading! Take care and be well.

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