Arturia Minilab 3 has the CLEANEST workflow!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks for watching! Learn more about Minilab 3: www.arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/minilab-3/overview

[@BPEMETO]

Thanks but I changed my mind to M-Audio Oxygen Pro

[@outlaw560]

This is the best demo of the mini 3 that I've seen! THANKS!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Hey thanks for saying that! This was as fun one to make, and I try really hard to make these videos great.

[@leebrown143]

yea couldn't agree more, just found this channel and am definitely gonna use this as my go to in future. great description very clear and explained simple and through without being boring good stuff.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

That's so good to hear! I'm gonna start covering a lot more hardware this year. So it's good to know that it's a good start

[@malcolmbliss777]

I’ve owned all 3; the original minilab, minilab 2, and now the minilab 3. Bought it 2 weeks ago and I LOVE IT! Been an Arturia fan for 10 years now.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

that's incredible! Arturia is such a thoughtful company. Their products are top-notch. With the way their products are going, you'll probably be a fan for the next 10 years!

[@antoniobanderas1541]

Congrats on the newborn! I just found your channel and the quality of video production and information is delightful. THanks for putting in the work

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks for mentioning the newborn. He's been amazing, exhausting, but amazing. And thanks for seeing the effort. Just trying to make some great content that helps the music community.

[@benroberteastman3940]

Great overview! Learned more in 5 minutes that watching others in 30. Happy Fathers Day!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Oh wonderful, that's exactly the goal of these videos. To be as effective as possible in the shortest amount of time. With a simple keyboard like this I see no reason why the video should go on and on. We all know what a demo is by now, so I'd rather breeze over the obvious and spend a little time on what's new/unique about it. Thanks for watching! And being a dad has been the most incredible stage of my life so far.

[@MatthewWellman-ik4bo]

Thanks for the info. My unit arrives this week. 🎉 Looking forward to learning and experimenting with it.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Nice, you're gonna love it! Thanks for watching.

[@ashleygatewood]

"I'm probably getting way too excited about this, I probably need to make more friends in real life..." Haha, I totally get this when it comes to losing myself in my music:) Thanks for the helpful instruction video.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

It comes with the territory of being a nerd. Oh well. Thanks for watching and relating to me!

[@259mit]

Congratulations!😊

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks, the past two years have been incredible!

[@mikehussey5682]

Congratulations on becoming a father. Its the best thing in the world.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks so much! Being a father is pretty amazing.

[@dusty2936]

at 2:35 what is that track called the sounding is soo cool and want to listen to it

[@ThisIsOnesto]

That track is something I made for the video haha, I was using a Shallou track as my reference. So if you liked what you heard, than I think you’ll be really into Shallou.

[@dusty2936]

@@ThisIsOnesto is there a way for u to send me ur track because it’s so good man

[@ThisIsOnesto]

@@dusty2936 I'm hoping that I can start releasing music next year. Right now, I'm split between taking care of my toddler and working on this YT channel. I'm excited to write again, maybe I'll finish this song!

[@dusty2936]

@@ThisIsOnesto yeah thats huge respect to u man. take care of the little one. im out here struggling to make music because i have no experience but still decided to buy a mininlab 3 . hopefully youll release the full track when u get back to uploading :))

[@JBintheplacetobe]

Just discovered your channel via the Komplete 14 video, I really enjoy your style and approach, been watching your other videos as well. Keep going! Subscribed!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Hey! Thanks for the feedback and letting me know how you found me. That's so valuable for me to know. And thanks for subscribing, I have a lot of cool ideas for 2023, so I hope you stick around!

[@cigarbearreviews]

@@ThisIsOnestodoes this have auto tune for vocals? And does it work with GarageBand? I am curious and new to all of this.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

​@@cigarbearreviews it's all good, great question. This MIDI keyboard does not have auto-tune(for that you'll want to download an auto-tune plugin). In fact the keyboard can't make sound on it's own unless you have something like Garageband running a virtual instrument through it. So yeah, it can work with GarageBand, but once you load up an virtual instrument inside Garageband, then this MIDI keyboard will be able to start playing the instrument loaded up. Hope that helps!

[@brittanymlanders]

Do you know how to actually record from the controller keyboard to Ableton? I’m stuck on this step… I finally figured out how to record as you show about halfway through this video; however, when I playback in Ableton no sound comes out lol…

[@sethtouchet511]

Hey congrats on becoming a dad! Great video!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks! I'm seriously crazy about my son. Thanks for watching!

[@amoeba2091]

I just bought this for my daughter. To start out can she use it with Garage band on her iPad? Or is there an ideal daw for iPad pro?

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Great question. Your daughter is gonna love this! To start off with, I would just stick with Garage Band since it's free and very beginner friendly. You will most likely need a dongle to attach the MIDI keyboard to the iPad. I found this video that should hopefully help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJLVeaGCl5V8n9E Hope this all help!

[@amitanand29]

Hi Bro thanks for the video. Do you know how can i download an analog lab preset into Ableton and play it there?

[@AdamOckle]

Thanks for the video mate

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Of course, thanks for watching!

[@BPEMETO]

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

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks for watching! I have not tried the Akai MPK Mini Plus. I have looked into it, but haven’t taken a closer look yet. So all I’ll say is that if you appreciate and like Arturia plugins than I think you’ll be really happy with the Minilab 3. The good news is that the Minilab 3 is very affordable. And if you buy it from a place like Amazon or Guitar Center, it’s pretty easy to return a product even if you don’t like it.

[@souliyongsayavong4481]

Thank you for your review! Can I use with Logic Pro?

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Yes you can use it with Logic Pro! Here's a user guide to check out: downloads.arturia.net/products/minilab-3/daw-integration-guide/MiniLab_3_Logic_Pro_Daw_Integration_Guide_1_0_EN.pdf

[@souliyongsayavong4481]

@@ThisIsOnesto thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@Beats_and_Shades]

Question… if i turn the master bass of a preset completely down to -10 dB does that cut out all of the low frequencies or are they just not hearable anymore ? Sorry I’m a newb and would appreciate some help on this many thanks 🙏

[@0711RC]

Thanks for the integration demo. CONGRADULATIONS DAD!!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

You're welcome and thanks for the congrats! Being a dad has been amazing!

[@scruffylife]

looking forward to your videos!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

hey thanks! looking forward to you watching them.

[@fallingxapart3512]

1:43 pense q se me habia extraviado el gpu xd

[@patlecat]

Where is the support for #Cubase from #Arturia?

[@nickqa]

Great review! congrats on becoming a father!!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks for watching! And wow, becoming a father has been one of the best things I get to experience everyday. It makes creating content waaaaayy harder, but it’s worth it

[@devilsthumb]

good vid! stuck between minilab 3 and m32, thoughts?

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Great question. I have both of those keyboards and the quick answer is that I favor the M32. That's mostly because I want the few extra keys, I mostly use Native Instrument plugins, and lack of drum pads aren't a deal breaker to me. I also like the DAW workflow a little better on the M32. However if you're someone who loves arturia plugins and software, then minilab integrates great with them. And of course if you really love drum pads then get the minilab 3. The build quality is similar on both of them. Both keyboards are a great value. I think it really comes down to whether you use arturia or NI plugins, whether the 25 vs 32 keys is a big deal, and if drum pads are necessary for you. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@devilsthumb]

@@ThisIsOnesto thanks for the reply… papa! i tried both in store, preferred keybed on the arturia, but interested in the NI workflow and 32 keys. hmmm, literally just gonna flip a coin i think. ahh, the days of being able to just afford both! good luck with the young one, im sure you’ll raise a musical savant! look forward to new videos, though when will you have the time, now? ha! subscribed.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

@@devilsthumb you can't go wrong with either, another thing is that since I can play keys, I always want more keys, so there's that. And thanks for the good wishes, it's been amazing having a son. I already love that guy so much, and hoping that I can get that music appreciate going strong as soon as possible haha! And don't worry you'll still see some videos from me every now and then.

[@dentalgrowthmx]

can you use it with an ipad m2?

[@ThisIsOnesto]

You should be able to use Minilab 3 as a MIDI keyboard no problem. I'm not entirely though about the software integration. Maybe this article I found could help: support.apple.com/guide/garageband-ipad/a-bluetooth-midi-device-touch-instruments-chse356a0321/ipados#:~:text=You%20can%20connect%20a%20compatible,tap%20the%20Connect%20switch%20on.

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Does it work with Cubase ?

[@ThisIsOnesto]

It sure does, here’s a link to a manual all about Cubase integration: downloads.arturia.net/products/minilab-3/daw-integration-guide/MiniLab_3_Cubase_Daw_Integration_Guide_1_0_EN.pdf

[@thobraa]

Congratulations! Music will be here, family first :)

[@ThisIsOnesto]

You're totally right. I really needed to hear that. Thanks for reminding me.

[@vibeoinktunes8396]

Great overview man, and I hope you and your wife and new child are well!! Praise the Christ forever and ever - every god gift is from above AMEN. I just ordered the Minilab 3 today and am super stoked about it. First run at using a real Midi Controller and I do not play piano but still, want to do it to the Glory of God!! God bless.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks for the encouragement! I hope you've been having a lot of fun with Minilab 3!

[@atlasofambience]

Hey Onesto, thanks for the great review! One question I have is how well this would Integrate with native instruments VSTs and other third party instruments? As someone who wants to use both arturia and NI instruments, would this work as well as the M32 with komplete kontrol software? Thanks and congrats on advance on being a father and I wish you and your family all the best! :)

[@wozowski]

Been wondering this myself. Arturia list VST3 and NKS on their website for the M3, but that can mean a lot of different things in terms of setting it up fir a smooth workflow.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Yes, I just saw that Minilab 3 is listed as NKS on their site. So I decided to check out how much of that is true. In my testing, I couldn't find a way to get M3 to integrate as well as M32 from Native Instruments. In fact, what I only really found is that M3 is recognized by Komplete Kontrol plugin as a MIDI keyboard, which isn't that too big a deal. I'm guessing that more NKS could be in the work? But that's just speculation. So if you want max integration with NI plugins, then the M32 or other NI Komplete Kontrollers are the way to go. And if you want max integration with Arturia products, Arturia controllers are the way to go. Let me know if either one of you still have questions.

[@flaviocampos8053]

congratulations and god bless!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks! It's been great having a baby around the house.

[@dusty2936]

WHAT DAW DO U USE ?

[@ThisIsOnesto]

I use Bitwig Studio. It was developed by some old-Ableton programmers, so it looks and feels a lot like Ableton. The cool thing about Ableton is that they offer a lot of ways to modulate/tinker and even “create” your own plugins. I love it, check it out.

[@dgkompoitsos]

I am struggling between this and Novation Launchkey Mk3. I like launchkey's size - I can carry it wherever and whenever I want in a backpack in pair with a slim macbook, but I really hate its navigation integration with Live. What would you recommend?

[@ThisIsOnesto]

That's a tough call. But I will mention that I haven't tried the Novation Launchkey. That's something I was considering to get to make a video about. From first glance though, the Launchkey will be harder to fit in a bag. It's kind of big and squarish. Minilab measures at 14 inches x 8.7 inches x 2 inches. While Launchkey measure at 13 inch x 6.75 inch x 1.25 inch. I'd measure to see if it can fit in your backpack. If travel is important, than the launchkey wins in the long run because it's . However, Minilab3 really does have great DAW integration. DAW integration is really important to me. It's something I use all the time, because it makes writing easier, faster, and more fun. Minilab 3 also has some good integration with Arturia products so to me that's another win. If minilab 3 can fit in your bag I'd get that for because of it's great DAW integration. If it looks like it's gonna be touch to travel around with it, go ahead and look into the Launchkey and maybe try to memorize a few more Ableton hot keys/short cuts.

[@dgkompoitsos]

@@ThisIsOnesto Thank you for your quick and detailed response! You earned a subscriber ) I am probably going with Minilab 3. It is a clear win when talking about workflow. I suppose that's the reason we buy these things, right? To make our lives more sufficient

[@ThisIsOnesto]

@@dgkompoitsos Thanks for subbing, I think you'll be real happy with it.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

​@Steve D Thanks for the insight, it's so much better than I could have articulated. And you're spot on too.

[@enzocarranza]

@steved4714hey, keylab essential mk3 is here! what do you think about it?

[@JohnnyBrooksTube]

Thanks for sharing! subbed/liked

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks for watching, hope it helped!

[@moaaier1189]

Thanks for the review. N happy fathers day.. 😉

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks for watching, and the good wishes. It's amazing being a dad, crazy but amazing.

[@moaaier1189]

CONGRATS! Wish you a blessed dad life.. Sending big ❤ to your kids and family

[@ThisIsOnesto]

@@moaaier1189 really appreciate the love!

[@djtheman9]

I love your videos

[@ThisIsOnesto]

Thanks Drew! Glad you're liking them, they're definitely a labor of love for the community.

[@melcrose]

"Aggressively colored" lol. Instant sub.

[@ThisIsOnesto]

I’d would rather have something chilled colored. Anyways, thanks for watching/subbing.

[@Jisooee]

Niceee🔥🔥

[@ThisIsOnesto]

You got it! Thanks for watching!

[@song23ministries]

Congratulations Dad! Cherish every moment because it goes soooo fast. Cheri and I had 9 beautiful children...who are all grown up! They are a heritage from the Lord!

[@ThisIsOnesto]

9 kids, that's incredible! And my little son is such a gift from God, I tell him that everyday!

[@song23ministries]

@@ThisIsOnesto super great

[@dyce3008]

as a Reaper user I'm never seen

[@waynecollins7925]

≋p≋r≋o≋m≋o≋s≋m 😭

[@E_-_-]

I just got mine. This thing is a disaster. The endless knobs can't be set to relative mode. Nothing but a holiday season cash grab. Returning it ASAP

[@alwan1414]

what you choose after?

[@stephenanderson7390]

For anyone else having this issue, I found a fix that worked for me in Reaper. In MCC, change the min value to 63 and the max value to 64. It may require some tinkering in your DAW, but I was able to make it act like a relative control, even though it’s still hard coded to be absolute for some reason.

[@chazsallen]

For anyone seeing this later on, Arturia added a relative mode in their latest firmware update, 1.1.

[@WarpedBlinds]

​​@chazsallen did it fix the endless knobs issue?

[@arjunk283]

@@chazsallen everyone were mentioning this issue 8 months ago.. does it still have this problem.. can i buy it now..?

[@TheBlackJewelz]

Only problem is it does NOT work in Logic whatsoever. Unless you MANUALLY add the control surface. EVERY. SINGLE. FREAKING. TIME. Absolute piece of garbage