Arturia's most popular compact controller bundles 500 world-class preset sounds from Analog Lab V — making it arguably the best value purchase in all of music production.
| Keys | 25 mini velocity-sensitive keys |
| Pads | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB pads |
| Knobs | 9 endless encoders |
| Pitch/Mod | Capacitive touch strips |
| Connection | USB-C bus-powered |
| Bundle | Analog Lab V + Ableton Live Lite |
Analog Lab V provides 500 curated sounds from Arturia's V Collection — authentic emulations of the Minimoog, Prophet-5, CS-80, Juno-60, and more. The sounds are exceptional and immediately musical. The MiniLab's knobs and pads map directly to Analog Lab's controls. These instruments would cost hundreds individually; getting them free with a £99 controller is extraordinary.
The MiniLab 3 feels more premium than competing controllers at this price. Robust chassis, satisfying knob resistance, consistently responsive pads. The mini keys are velocity-sensitive and adequate for triggering chords and melodies.
Deep mapping for Ableton Live (included as Ableton Live Lite). Also works seamlessly with Logic, FL Studio, Cubase, and every other major DAW. Arturia's MIDI Control Centre allows deep customisation of knobs and pads.
The ideal first MIDI controller for producers who use software instruments. The Analog Lab V bundle provides an immediate creative toolkit. Also an excellent secondary controller for experienced producers who need something compact on a laptop desk.
The Arturia MiniLab 3 is one of the best value purchases in music production. The hardware is good. But Analog Lab V elevates it from good value to extraordinary deal. At £99, a no-brainer for any producer who doesn't already own it.