ARTURIA MINILAB 3 - Before you buy it, watch this | Arturia Minilab 3 Review

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This is my first hands-on video about the Arturia Minilab 3 keyboard. The Arturia Minilab 3 is a small, light, and cheap keyboard that Arturia makes. I discuss the features, the size, the feel, and demo all the features including sound demos with Arturia's Analog Lab. The Arturia Minilab 3 has lots of features including an arpeggiator, chord, drum pads, encoder knobs, faders, and more. This midi controller keyboard is light and easy to carry around. However, the Arturia Minilab 3 has a couple drawbacks. Watch and find out!
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[@YeaNotReally]

Hi mate, hope ur doing good! I wanna ask you something i'm about to buy a mini keyboard but i don't know which i should buy akai mpk mk3 or arturia minilab 3 i feel like im gonna go with arturia but i just wondered your opinion... Also i just need the keyboard and a pc to make beats right?

[@albinoviper2876]

weight is a no issue. these things are not something you slap on the lap and play lol this is for sitting in a chair and it being on some sort of table or stand

[@andrew6889-p5c]

For the price, very hard to fault this. Arturia never disappoints. The Arturia virtual synths are fantastic and having a purpose-built controller brings them to life in your hands.

[@kend7597]

Literally the perfect midi keyboard. Arturia got really good engineers they really know just what we need. Was considering buying the midi fighter twister just to have knobs to modulate effects with and other parameters but after coming across this I don’t think I’ll be needing it anymore

[@EnriquePage91]

Save the 500 dollars or whatever that ridiculous price is nowadays lmao - dumb midi fighter is honestly ridiculous (as a fellow “looking for a controller so I don’t have to pay a ridiculous amount for 16 infinite encoders…” kinda guy )

[@EdwardoDeLeon-c9l]

@@EnriquePage91 Would this be ok for beat making/production, or would you say launchkey would be a better option?

[@EnriquePage91]

@@EdwardoDeLeon-c9l depends! Are you using an iPad or are you gonna be using the recommended DAW for your “more known brand”? Support (for example) for ableton, is probably best with the launch key. I however have very specific needs - I don’t use traditional DAWs - so most of my controllers need to have the best midi compliance possible (midi usb compliance is an actual thing for midi devices, maybe check that out). For my needs, it is substantially better - but this is because I DO NOT use a DAW which has proper integration for ANY of my controllers (I use AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis 3, at most… the new Logic for iPad). This is a relevant question for you so definitely check it out - if your daw has support for your controller, you’re probably better off with just that. Especially if you’re “new to midi” (it can get complex). Good luck 👍🏼

[@marcosrotllan]

​@@EnriquePage91midi fighter is 250e

[@fleetadmiralsidiqi1941]

Was waiting for this one !

[@SanjayC]

Hey Fleet Admiral Sidiqi! Thanks so much for the Super Thanks! Very nice of you to support my videos like that! Much appreciate, buddy!

[@TedYoderMusic]

What a great video. Thank you. Very informative and your personality is very welcoming. You earned a new subscriber. Well done and thanks again.

[@MPHORROCKS]

I just think Arturia are really on fire at the moment. The new keyboards and synths are fab and really great value! Loving Augmented Grand Piano too. I have the MiniLab Mk2 and KeyLab Mk2 (I'm quite jealous now of the beautiful new one. It's gorgeous!) and they're a pleasure to use! Great stuff Arturia! Well done!

[@idiosyncrasy.studio]

Your content really keeps improving Sanjay! Straight to the point and crystal sharp footage. I think the new MiniLab looks amazing and it makes me very curious about the design language of the next iteration of the KeyLab and KeyLab Essential series.

[@SanjayC]

Hey thanks so much for noticing. Yeah these videos take time but I’m always trying to improve them. I appreciate the kind words.

[@solracm7783]

@@SanjayC does it work for garage band on iPad and iPhone with full control? Not just playing the keys. I’m talking about pressing record and stopping and stuff like that? Let me know because I am blind. I am struggling finding the perfect keyboard for iOS with full control

[@Loagz_Beatz]

I grabbed this the other week and absolutely love it for a small keyboard I need on the go or just to come up with quick ideas

[@towerrunner4675]

This is a perfect package for beginners. Arturia should make the Shift button lockable (firmware update), so transport buttons could be used by one hand.

[@lucarav]

Totally agree on that! It's a shame

[@Guitarisforgrins]

Yeah, I'm a bit shocked that they didn't implement it that way. Kinda defeats the purpose.

[@HomesickMac]

Great idea, FW update could solve it. Cheers!

[@heimdall4148]

They listened to you with the new firmware update 🙌

[@towerrunner4675]

@@heimdall4148 Wow, I'm impressed! Great company. 👋

[@patsipes6561]

Good morning Sanjay. Great review! Looks like it is time to upgrade. I think this is hard to beat for the price. BTW, thanks for the shout out last week. 😀

[@SanjayC]

Hi Pat...no need to thank me. I'm thanking YOU! :-) Yes, I think Arturia did very well with this Minilab update. Anything you think they missed?

[@patsipes6561]

@@SanjayC For the price, anything more would just be greedy. I'll have to see if the faders instead of knobs is a good tradeoff or not. Love the added arp and screen. Pre-ordering from Sweetwater today (using your link 😉)

[@patsipes6561]

@@SanjayC BTW, no Patreon for you?

[@static-san]

The integration with Analog Lab and the KeyLab is also pretty good. Definitely something I'd consider performing live with, in fact.

[@SanjayC]

Yeah great for love. I agree.

[@pkliskiki1800]

does it come with Ableton live lite ??

[@AceeSoul]

Wow it looks so stunning! I don't need it, but I want it! 🤣

[@SanjayC]

Haha! I know what you mean.

[@SanjayC]

Thank you for the super thanks, my friend!!

[@johnbrunson7233]

Thanks!

[@SanjayC]

Hi John...thanks so much for the Super Thanks! It really helps me continue to make videos like this!

[@marksargent3342]

Great video 🙂 The control of virtual instruments to workflow is just so important. They've nailed it here.. the only thing missing is the automatic audition of each preset as in NI's Komplete Kontrol. But this interests me whay more as I can't stand the loud, clicky buttons on the NI keyboards.

[@SanjayC]

Great point! And I think the preview of the presets is something they could easily implement in software. I hope they do that soon.

[@jerrylindgren7828]

Can't wait for mine to arrive! Have a dawless setup and had always wished I could use the Minilab, but the USB Midi was a deal breaker for my setup. Thinking this will be the perfect device to pair with my Electribe 2 and Volcas. Only missing feature for me is battery power, but I can make do with a USB battery bank.

[@SanjayC]

Let me know how it goes.

[@likelydaily6767]

I cannot believe the way they implemented those faders. If they cannot be remapped this puts me off what seems otherwise to be an excellent mini controller. Also wish they’d expand it to 37 keys to mirror Akai’s latest offering in the Mpk mini plus

[@nodidog]

Fantastic, thanks for making this video. I've back-ordered one - I look forward to seeing a future revision of the 49-key keylab, with all of these updated features

[@ianyaelcg]

Excelent video!! I was just looking for my new MIDI controller and you just show me the best one apparently on the market rn, thank u so much :)

[@DynamicRockers]

Thank you so much for the review Sanjay! You decided me to get the minilab. Today I went to my local store to buy the minilab 3 and when we compared to the minilab mkII we were surprised that the quality was not exactly on par. They added a midi out which is a + compared to the competition, and also added a mini screen so they had to cut the corners (pun intended). The plastic is somehow lighter, they replaced the bottom metal plate by a plastic one, hence the newer v3 feels more like a toy. It doesn't feel as pro as the mkII IMHO. Also they chose to replace 8 encoders with 4 short faders which are not mapped as conveniently as the 16 encoders in Analog Lab V. Don't get me wrong, the v3 a great product, but if you don't need the midi out capabilities, go with the mkII, they even are on sales now.

[@personameflawless6631]

Thank u for high quality content

[@vitofra57]

Hi, I discover you today because I will buy a mini keyboard (I think I will buy this one) and personally you're the best one in reviews of material. I naturally subscribe on your channel and even I'm French, with the translation the videos are great 👏👏👏

[@arisdiamantis]

Hi Sanjay & fellow musicians! I did get it yesterday. It looks good and it feels good. The pads definitely need your fingers to apply pressure. As a standalone, on analog lab intro the main knob isn't working with none of the presets, plus it can't modify the sounds and be seen at the same time on the screen. There's no synch between them. In vst, studio one & Mixcraft 9 ,the main knob still doesn't do stuff. I did send them a request to see if it's a matter of upgrade to full analog lab (they give it for 69 dollars) or anything else. So my first impression is bittersweet guys. Hopefully this will be taken into consideration. 😊🎶

[@SanjayC]

I hope you get that main knob issues solved. Let me know if/when you do.

[@arisdiamantis]

@@SanjayC oh my they do have a dedicated support. After some instructions we did fix the standalone version and my excitement at the moment couldn't be described. It kinda felt like magic, the main knob changing presets and sculpting sounds while playing... Such an amazing experience! We still have the daw issues. I am talking about it with their support, which is phenomenal, and we will see how this goes. It does play on Ableton Lite 11. I downloaded it just to make sure I didn't have any factory problems. Their comments were positive, they believe those functions should be a part of any daw. They will run tests. They believe in theory that it should play with Mixcraft and Studio One without any problems. So Sanjay, I will get back to you when they reply to me again. It will be my pleasure. Thanx for your reply!

[@arisdiamantis]

We did make it happen for Studio One with 3 steps. ✌️😊

[@SithMirth]

Thanks for the review! I'm really torn now. I'm a complete midi beginner and this holiday will bring me my first midi keyboard. I had settled in with the Komplete Kontrol 32, but this Arturia Mk3 really has me rethinking. Especially given that I just got some used Maschine drum pads. It really feels like I should take advantage of what looks like a more beginner-friendly interface and software set.

[@fbiopnpl1200]

Same bro, i actually ordered Arturia Minilab 3 today, and ive been also wanting to buy Kontrol M32 for a long time and i also have the Maschine drum pads. Also the fact that Arturia has the FL integration is a bit better imo, the only thing i dont like is the fact that there are only 25 keys compared to 32 on Kontrol M32, but i hope 25 will be enough for me

[@CAI.DREAMS]

@@fbiopnpl1200 hi, can you give an update on your MK3? I’m considering buying it. After 5 months how as it impressed you or disappointed you?

[@o.psingh667]

And also the video was great Sanjay has reviled ' a lot'... Sanjay you are the best to share us review even though i m not having it but but by seeing your video i feel like i m having it ☺️

[@stereosiddharth]

Great review. Would be awesome to see arturia launch a controller on the lines of a launch control / midimix

[@SamuPuuronen]

1. Does it work on Apple's M1? 2. Does it work with Apple M1 & Reaper?

[@NancyPrestipino]

I’m so glad I happened upon this video . I was just talking yesterday to a friend about Sound design. we were reminiscing about the prophet synthesizers when you had knobs to change the different wave forms. It was also help that you mentioned it had touch sensitivity since I’m a pianist. And also that you mentioned logic pro and Kontact since I use both of those. I am now a new subscriber! Thanks. all the best, Nancy Prestipino

[@jyotichristo7720]

Another excellent review SanjayC! Thank you!!

[@SanjayC]

Glad you liked it!

[@tonytec59vmix]

Been waiting on this one. Will buy it tomorrow..thanks sanjay

[@SanjayC]

You’re welcome

[@Monotostereoking]

What great videos you make. Straight to the point ,and it's about the instrument. Thank you.

[@margaretchristo6859]

It looks beautiful! Thank you for the great review and video, Sanjay C.

[@SanjayC]

You’re welcome

[@Ashgrom]

I was looking to buy something to have fun with and dab with beats etc at home. I've been considering for quite some time to get the AKAI MPK mini MK3 but just looked for a review first and found yours for it, which in turn led me to this video. TLDR. I ordered the Arturia Minilab 3 instead.

[@JuanRGimenez]

I'm right there now buddy. I'm actually researching this Arturia bc I've spent the whole afternoon reading crap reviews for the AKAI anywhere I looked. It has gone from "this guy right here" to "okay, we will call you maybe". So, the Arturia feels like a promising new winner since I also absolutely love how the Analog Lab could leverage anything I'm thinking of. 👌👌

[@Ashgrom]

@@JuanRGimenez I love it. I can understand that if you're looking for a lot of pad work that it's not ideal. The pads are perfectly alright but they are not stellar. You can't like, light touch them and get much of an effect you really gotta punch them hard to get desired drums, at least I do. The keyboard is amazing. The knobs etc are all really good and the software suite is also very nice. I don't like Ableton much though I have to say but that has nothing to do with the device. Analog Lab is very nice though. Both in amount of instruments and quality and UI. I switched to Waveform for DAW purposes.

[@JuanRGimenez]

@@Ashgrom Thanks! That adds up to my ongoing decision of -as I read yestaerday- "steer clear from the AKAI". It's a shame bc I really like how it looks and the promises it makes but I can't bet 100€ just bc the girl is cute. This afternoon I have appointed with a couple shops to test them both myself (and maybe see alternatives, idk). I'll be using the thing with BandLab (free tier), since I started with it a while ago though I might evolve to FLStudio or Logic or Ableton in the near future, who knows... As for the Arturia pads, could it be they may need some break-in "period of grace" before they get smoother?

[@rabbitknight]

This looks awesome! White color design is really unbeatable :D

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, and the Minilab 3 has a brighter white than the previous model! I love it

[@rabbitknight]

@@SanjayC Sanjay are you going to review minifreak? 🤩

[@slres8716]

It saddens me that the great DAW once known as Sonar, which is now currently known as Cakewalk under Bandlab’s label, is always missing from the presets of these new controllers. The last time that I checked; Cakewalk is still a very powerful DAW that a lot of producers use. I do hope that manufacturers, in the future, show Cakewalk some love, respect and TLC.

[@sandhuwave]

I use that daw, people don’t use cakewalk and try bandlab instead, they don’t acknowledge that cakewalk is really powerful.

[@arfandroid6729]

Actually before it was called Sonar, it was Cakewalk. Started DirectX plugins and audio in Cakewalk 7.0 CMIIW, ended the Cakewalk reign at 9.0 and started Sonar. Cakewalk is the grand daddy of DAWs today, my favorite was the very stable Cakewalk 3.0 (MIDI only) that I used in the early 90s under Win 95.

[@sandhuwave]

@@arfandroid6729 is it really the daddy of DAWs? It’s good news for me then cuz I find it easier than other daws and I’ve tried fl and ableton. It’s just that there is almost no content available online on cakewalk.

[@slres8716]

@@sandhuwave - I do not know if you paid for Sonar Platinum, before Cakewalk went bust, but if you did then you can “Overlay” Cakewalk over Sonar and bring almost everything you paid for, back then, to be used today. There was a lot of content back then.

[@sandhuwave]

@@slres8716 I’m only 18 and started making music recently so I didn’t pay for sonar platinum. I just hope cakewalk gets more recognition now.

[@wojtczyk]

Great review! Yes, automated integration with virtual instruments is very important to me. I don't like spending a lot of time programming control messages. I have an Arturia Keylab and use it mostly with Analog Lab.

[@SanjayC]

Yeah me too

[@michaellewchuk8272]

New to this but picked up the Minilab3 after watching your video. Seems like easy barrier to use but with the option to take my skills to the next level if desired. Thanks for the info friend.

[@bytencoded]

I don't know has anyone mentioned yet, but I'd like to point out that MkII has (at least some) integration with both Analog Lab 4 and Analog Lab V. Knob 1 is for type selection and knob 9 for preset selection.

[@DionteBOOMstudio]

Virtual instrument control is very important to me.

[@rainsound5811]

Finally! Minilab 3 and it's amazing!

[@SanjayC]

Yup...they did a great job with this. Are you getting it?

[@MapsAndCaps]

This is so incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!

[@digitallydestroyed]

Thanks for the review! Mine will be here in two days.

[@GoldenMasterMusic]

Congrats for the great video. You have a talent to make things clear and understandable.

[@clivehunte3026]

A really nice demonstration of this mini keyboard. I have the Arturia Collection, so might have to retire my old and trusty Akai Mini and make use of the features on the Minilab, instead of carrying my Keylab 49 out with me, when a smaller form factor is needed. Nice one Sanjay.

[@SanjayC]

Nice idea! Glad you checked out my review, Clive!

[@KordTaylor]

Great review. So hard between this and the Keylab with the tiny keys and modular connectivity. And yeah note-repeat is pretty cool for MPC-style programming.

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, the note repeat would be a nice feature.

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

Awesome review. Loved the production of your videos. This model also comes with a Melodics subscription, which is a great addition I feel in this price point. I may pick this up soon. Thank you and God Bless! 😊🙏🏻❤

[@balamronansimondelgado9023]

Great review as always! Thank you! And about your question, for me controlling virtual instruments / synths (like Vital, Helm, etc) is the most important, I actually bought midi controllers just for that, not really to control any DAW, so that fact that there is even less knobs in the Minilab3 that in the Minilab MkII I think is a shame. But in the other hand, been able to control hardware synths with this one is a big plus. I will have to think if it worth the upgrade from the Minilab Mkii. Best!

[@patrikhejnar9495]

I love the analog lab 4,5 presets, also the bundled piano from UVI sounds good, amazing value here

[@SanjayC]

Agreed

[@ValexNihilist]

I have one ordered. So excited!

[@yukiousuzumi2595]

In the latest v1.1 firmware, it is possible to press Shift + long hold Pad 2 to lock transport mode, so you can simply press the transport controls directly instead of using Shift. Also there is MCU/HUI protocol support but I couldn't make it work in Ableton Live or Bitwig. Maybe I was missing something.

[@ChankkSaotome]

Seen almost ALL my go-to guys be like, "MiniFreak. MINIFREAK!" after the Arturia product announcement yesterday and it's exciting and cool and all but I'll never have one... and then my boi, the absolute legend, Sanjay C out here just like, "Yeah, uhh... well my audience is more into just portable midi... send me that MiniLab3 to review". Thank you for everything you do man.

[@SanjayC]

🙏🏼 Thank you for noticing 😊

[@KipCount]

Grabbing one of these, but REALLY looking forward to Keylab Mk3 after seeing what they've done with the Mini.

[@SanjayC]

Now they need to enhance the Keylab - especially that outdate screen. What are you hoping for on the Keylab?

[@KipCount]

@@SanjayC Arpeggiator with on-the-face parameter controls, no menu diving, Deep built-in integration with Bitwig and Studio One (and other DAWs of course). Keep the knobs and fader count the same. Chord scale mode would be very cool (like Novation has on the Launchkey, where every chord in a given scale can be auto-loaded onto the pads). Better screen, just bigger with more info. They should take the foundation they used with this new Minilab and just expand from there. The current Keylab is CLOSE, but wasn't close enough for me to end up buying. I'm glad I held off. If this new Minilab is any indication of where the Keylab ends up it'll be worth the wait.

[@imgn8sn]

@@SanjayC chiming in i want the 61 with the control of FL like the new one here. The FL Key 37 and 25 are just too small. love Arturia stuff but want that last piece of deep DAW integration.

[@DEDZU786]

Excellent demo, thanks. I am a beginner : AKAI APC 25 key or MINILAB 3 ? Awful dilemna 😄!

[@georgegeorge4199]

Great video. Controling virtual instruments from the midi keyboard is super important. Bravo to Arturia, but one think that I would like to see is an undo function through a firmware update.

[@ManInTheAttic57]

Excellent definitive review! Love your videos. Thank you both and please keep 'em coming.

[@gedeonatepha2370]

Aahh the review i have been waiting for , please can you cover komplete 14 . thank you. Your reviews are awesome as always. Thank you Sanjay

[@SanjayC]

Yes Komplete 14 is coming! What do you think of the Minilab 3?

[@gedeonatepha2370]

@@SanjayC omg I love it and I hope you make some tutorial videos on it . thank you

[@SanjayC]

What would you like to learn on the Minilab 3?

[@gedeonatepha2370]

@@SanjayC well my daw of choice is ableton , so just the basic set up and how to use it to make your best etc..

[@robertsaunders7179]

Sanjay, I would like to see basic setup in Komplete Kontrol and Plugin Guru's Unify.

[@ElectronicChateau]

Been waiting for your verdict on the mk3 Sanjay 😂 it looks a beauty though, can't wait to get it.

[@SanjayC]

So what do think?

[@ElectronicChateau]

@@SanjayC Great review as always 👍

[@hornstrum]

Very impressive and I like the Virtual instrument ecosystem and control using this mini keyboard.

[@alphonzomango3730]

Always helpful! thanks dude!

[@simongodfrey3765]

With a NI Komplete Kontrol Keyboard you can control Arturia instruments via NKS. Can you use the Minilab 3 to control NI instruments in the same way?

[@Harrysound]

You’ll be able to map the controls to Komplete Kontrol

[@es__music]

Analog labs is the only one that you can’t control with a Komplete Kontrol keyboard. But you can edit something like Cubase Quick controls to use any midi keyboard to change the sounds in Analog Labs.

[@es__music]

Sorry I misread your post. No you can’t use Minilabs to control NKS vst’s unless you manually map them

[@robertsaunders7179]

Sanjay, thank you for your very informative video on the Minilab 3. I was wondering if you could produce another video this time showing how to use the Minilab 3 to setup and control Arturia Pigments 5, which I feel would be a great benefit to your subscribers as this synth has become so popular even if you just use it for it's great Presets alone.

[@GINOBEE2]

Hi Sanjay After watching this video a while back i decided to buy the minilab 3 .. everything is really amazing apart from the black selection rotary knob which i think is too hard to push and makes a loud click or puk sound.. after a few selections i really paid attention to this .. i have two more people that have said the same thing.. i think in the long run the loud click sound will be an annoying issue..

[@midnightdevils_music]

Im not sure. Does it work with logic for ipad?

[@mistergrooveman1018]

As a french , very proud of the work of Arturia doing !! 😂🎉😂🎉 And thanks for your Nice vidéos ! Always a plaisir sanjay !!

[@SanjayC]

Merci Mister Grooveman! Thank you for watching my video! I think the French influence gave us a beautiful design on the Minilab 3!

[@SamTRajkumar]

Great video Sanjay! Informative and fun 🙂

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much 😁 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SamTRajkumar]

@@SanjayC it's my pleasure :)

[@philipjoshua274]

Really Awesome look man..on this ARTURIA MINILAB 3 ..Waiting to get hands on it ..AWESOME REVIEW SANJAY ..😍😍

[@SanjayC]

Thanks Philip. You getting this?

[@philipjoshua274]

@@SanjayC Yup planing bro ..😁

[@Miko1963]

Another great video, Sanjay! Thanks to much! I have an 88 Key (Studio Logic: SL88 Studio) and a 61 Key (M-Audio: Axiom 61) - keyboard and am hesitant of adding/buying a small one (having larger hands and fingers). Then again, these larger Keyboards need lots of space. Even in a drawer under the desk (which also makes the desk have to be set-up really high (read too high) for me to be really comfortable to work on, without getting your legs in an awkward position or knocking your knees etc) So, I was leaning toward the Novation Launchkey 37 [MK3], and wondering about the Arturia MiniLab MKII after watching your review videos, but now I think I need to go for the Arturia MiniLab MKIII. But wait, how do the key-sizes compare? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this dilemma. Fondly, Michael

[@SanjayC]

The key size of mini keyboards like this are definitely going to be far different from your Studio Logic and Axiom. BUT, what I think is more useful is the Analog Lab integration because this will give you very nice integration with Analog Lab and all of Arturia's software. That pairs very well with your existing keyboard collection.

[@Miko1963]

@@SanjayC Thanks Sanjay, that helps a lot!

[@albertpepper1]

Great Reviews thanks so much! Do you think for a piano player 2 octave is enough or better have at least 3? this is for travelling, not for using it as main keyboard! Appreciated your help.

[@LeekBITE]

Just won a MiniLab from my job, Guitar Center for the win!

[@4Mullah]

COOL STUFF ALWAYS!!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks

[@RealSeanCory]

got mine in deep black. love it!

[@DR34M3R_Official]

does USB - C cable come along with this purchase?

[@TRVladdy]

yes

[@nellysagundo6634]

Thanks for this interesting review!

[@DERAILENTERTAINMENT1]

Arturia does a great job at personalizing your Arturia Keyboards in the Manager💯Jeep Jammin Sanjay!

[@lofidarkambient]

Great review, thanks for sharing.

[@BPEMETO]

Thanks for the video! : ) Between MINILAB 3 and Akai Professional - MPK Mini Plus ... What you you choose?

[@konamax9]

I didn't need another midi controller, let alone another Arturia controller but dammit now I do. That virtual instrument control at that price point just sold me.

[@michaelgottlieb9083]

Great stuff man... thanks for the info.

[@DcJay85]

I love that active track fader idea they got going there...

[@SanjayC]

I think most people will like it. I’m getting used to it.

[@johnramhos]

Great video Sanjay. I'm in the market for getting a controller at around this price point. Should I get this or the Akai Mini MK3 or their new Akai MPK Mini plus which is a little pricier?

[@jonathanpaine3411]

You make exceptionally good review videos, i like your studio and you're spot on whenever you point out a good feauture/concept that's missing from something. Thank you Totally unrelated but important question for you : WHY DO ALL MY KNOBS/FADERS/SWITCHES/WHEELS ALWAYS go to shit on every controller I've ever owned? Dude, i had the mpk49, Alesis V25 (AND the VI25), Launchkey49/25, Minilab 1 and 2, even that weird little Akai 25 key with the mini launchpad built into it. Is it me? Am i unsanitary? Why do my knobs turn into jerks that wanna troll me while I'm adjusting things? "Dude watch this, he thinks the cutoff is gonna be at 100% after the drop... 😂" So tell me sir. How does my equipment always, ALWAYS end up going bad? Cos i was gonna go get this mk3 today but i looked over at my desk and theres 5 controllers that i refuse to even bother trying with and like half of one of those lpd8 things. They're all like toxic exes that did me wrong, but keep around. I sound insane, but enough is enough with these plastic wanna-be keyboards. Thank you very much

[@jonlieberman997]

Thank for the great review

[@GINOBEE2]

Another good one by Arturia. Nice one Sanjay

[@Flip5ide]

What a great piece of kit!

[@ladyapp-titude]

An excellent review. A couple of things that weren't mentioned that give me some pause. I would have preferred real wheels over touch strips, and the keys are not full sized.. They are what, mini? slim?. Finally, the software integration is a big plus, but not sure I'm a fan of Analog Lab's vague, generic knob system.. Movement? I would prefer traditional synth parameter functions like Cutoff, Resonance, ADSR, etc...

[@agoodmansaid]

Thank you for covering Logic as well

[@SanjayC]

You’re welcome. If you get it, let me know how you like it for Logic.

[@richardgale4827]

They delivered!

[@thunderousvoice3945]

great overview . I was looking to replace my Akai MPK Professional. Sold

[@mattcero1]

Great review! I'm torn between this and the 50% more expensive Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus. As a beginning "dabbler" which would anyone recommend if price isn't an issue? Oh, I just scored an MPC ONE so maybe the Akai? Thank you

[@CPCforever]

After watching this video we got one- and it’s fab. 10/10.

[@pressure-spirals]

Great review. MK3 looks great and very promising. Really love the thing about faders and controlling each channel separately. But...Does it worth purchasing it while already having the MK2 plus my beloved Keystep 37 (midi in/out , arp , step seq, chord etc) ?

[@bernardm3066]

I like the new design and the 4 faders instead of the 8 knobs as they provide some variety while you still have enough controls for most cases. The added Midi Out and the Arpeggiator are very good features but they are only relevant if you need them. If you use it mostly with your PC biggest deal is keys and pads (depending how you use it) and as they stayed mostly the same the older version is still fine I guess.

[@SanjayC]

Good points. What about the integration with Analog Lab?

[@bernardm3066]

@@SanjayC Integration is great yes. The new screen is also a nice touch. Although it may seem minor the added icons on the pads are also nice if you use them as buttons a lot. Anyway great review. Cheers.

[@FedoraRose]

@@SanjayC im Not sure about the new Faders, because they are not motorized, they aren’t on the same position as the fader in the software, that’s why I liked the infinity encoders more

[@butchienairda8148]

Are the software that come with it are free? Will not expire for a period of time that need to buy it to continue using it? Good vid and keep it up!

[@majasobiech6913]

Deep virtual instrument control is very important in my music making process since I use Native Instruments keyboard with their accessibility mode. WIthout this feature I wouldn't be able to use a lot of instruments, not only from NI but from other companies as well. You said Arturia provided even more control with their keyboard, in what aspect actually there's more features available for us? I'm asking because it might be a good start for Arturia to be accessible in similar way.

[@genericnickname1]

Right as I was about to buy the MK2 model convinced there is no newer one, I got recommended this video. Thanks I guess

[@MrVolpe87]

Terrific video! How can you set a scale on chord mode? A simple transpose of the same chords is a little bit a useless on a live contest in my opinion. There is a way to play a series of notes or pads and play a chord on a specific selected scale?

[@CustomPcTech]

That desk is beautiful. If you don’t mind I’d like to know what wood that is and where did you buy the desk?

[@andrewchisholm3665]

Just won one a Minilab 3 and it's my first introduction to daw etc, very mind bending for me 😂😂

[@moonboy9131]

Thanks for the awesome videos. Can you tune this midi keyboard? Or is that something you do in your DAW just wondering because I'd like to tune down a few HZ

[@michelnassarofficial]

And the MiniLab 3 is minimum 50% recycled plastic! And the Melodics plug in :D

[@Janabala-kp9fo]

hi sanjay, Please could you advise on this . 1. Nektar SE49 or 2. Nektar Impact GX49 3. ARTURIA MINILAB 3 Really confused to pick one, please could you advise which one to go for