Arturia MiniLab 3 - USB Connection and Getting Started Tutorial

If you just purchased the new Arturia Mini Lab 3 USB controller or you're curious what's involved in connecting and getting it setup, this video is for you! Hopefully you can follow the step-by-step instructions to get the MiniLab 3 connected and working with your computer and with your DAW. In my case, I'm connecting it with Pro Tools, but the keyboard can be used with other DAWs as well.
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[@kevinpotts8918]

Bro thank you so much. I’m so happy you made this video. None of these companies go into depth like you did. I was up and running in 10 min. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😁👍🏻

[@CloneOfArc]

Thank you so much for this. All the instructional videos that come with the site assume everyone is already well versed in making music to some degree and I am an absolute beginner. This helped me a ton.

[@mukkah]

Same bro, 💯

[@Matsiuchenko]

My new minilab 3 should to come today) Thank for video, it is so useful for me

[@pranshusharma5026]

hey stranger, I wanted to ask, how is it now? working well? happy with it? or should have bought some other?

[@MM-gy3gp]

Very nice material thanks a lot. Greetings from Yorkshire

[@mukkah]

"Stay inspired"... brother, this is just the video I needed. A down to earth, chill setup showing the basics n tiny bit extra; showing that you can map the drum pad to specific notes?? Just dipping my toes into digital home studio waters for the mental health vibes of it (used to enjoy creating music amateur time when I was younger), seeing that one little feature though, inspired is perfect wording, my friend =) I just picked this one up today and I'm looking forward to playing around with it. Thanks for the vid!

[@DSoundman]

Thank you!

[@winderray9244]

thank you you are genius I just bought my mini lad three just received it on the mail and no wires. I guess I should read the instructions with this tutorial you have I can freaking get into it can wait with all the step-by-step hook up and download.🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽awesome thank you!!

[@rmejia]

Great video as always. Thanks.

[@endlessart69]

Thank you very much you have a new subscriber from Casablanca

[@EliottAllard-roy]

Perfect, perfect, perfect, this video was exactly what I needed thanks a lot

[@kittensandtheglitz]

Very helpful, thank you

[@akpablo000]

Da best video of minilab 3 setup 🥂

[@TeresaMx606]

At least!!! 🤩 Thank you soooo 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 🙏

[@nardoophotography1937]

Sweet great help :) I still have to figure out how to get sound

[@maninlalaland531]

Hi there, I m currently using pt for mixing, Logic Pro for music arranging. I am not expecting the DAW control problem could be solved on Pro-tools and it seems doesn't from ur updated video list. The DAW control problem also doesn't work with the logic pro, it didn't response as same as their official video.

[@i_DONT_get_IT]

Does anyone know if you’re able to do this in GarageBand? Like, I put the sounds from the minilab library onto garage band

[@earledaniels4539]

Hi DSoundman, I have just purchased this Midi Controller. Do you know if it works OK with Studio One DAW? If so, I guess its a similar process to using it with Protools? Also, how do you change Pad banks between A & B?

[@Whatsamattau2]

What if you’re using an iPad…are drivers available for it? Too, iPads only have one usb port (mine’s an iPad Pro so I have a usb c) so if it’s used for power, how do you get it and the minilab “talking” to each other? A Usb hub?

[@rapastronaut77]

Great help frfr

[@michakleger4563]

I like your rewievs. Witch one would you suggest for hobby 40 old musican - minilab 3 vs oxygen pro mini? - I am Cubase user. Will minilab 3 work pluged by usb-c to android phone? I have Cubasis and FL studio on phone and i wish to know. Thanks for anwser.

[@jarlathmurphy5419]

Thank you

[@Philaygah]

Does it Work standAlone like The Akai mini? For live looping and gigs? With no computer?

[@joshpinho]

Thanks man! What if this Midi doesn't come with the card to register?

[@emmanuelagubeegbe6191]

I just got mine. But I cannot integrate the knobs, faders and the main menu button to work. Please can you do a video to help us know how to set parameters using Arturia Midi Control Center. Thank you.

[@DillaDeRio]

Thanks for the video!!! May I ask how is the integration of the Minilab 3 with other DAWs like Tracktion Waveform?

[@ConnyConrad]

Hi there, my Focusrite Audio Interface does not have Midi in... will I be able to use the MiniLab3 anyway through the USB connection? I'm using a Mac and Logic Pro X sorry for the dumb question, I'm a guitar player. lol

[@user-bh9iy7is6n]

why can I only download version control center 1.1? and there was no DEVICE SETTINGS button?

[@adityaharidaskamath2870]

does the Minilab mk3 work with the USB hub on the Minifuse 2?

[@LCbas]

Could you tell me where i can add my samples for pads and keys ? pls help

[@brianbennett7462]

Have you had any luck getting transport control? I've tried custom setups in MIDI Control Center with no luck.

[@somehaterate6310]

the knobs and faders work in pro tools?

[@david_lalrammawia]

If I buy from someone, which they have registered on their computer. Can I still download the from the same QR code on my own computer?

[@thiatiqta]

Thankyou

[@salyersjessica]

I need that custom preset video, please. I'm struggling over here, lol.

[@shanukvinod3394]

Have you made a video of downloading analog lab intro as you have said you are making a seperate video of that process😊?

[@TeresaMx606]

Thanks!

[@DSoundman]

Thank you!!

[@airtondia]

Its impossible for me LOL...how can I reset everything? Somehow I managed to store some sort of SCENE OR PRESET and its impossible to get rid of it...every preset I try to load on MINILAB the previous scene or sound is there...impossible to play!

[@jaroslav-jaroslavsson]

No mention any track editor-recorder. Not included?

[@freezerjoe]

Yo dis shizz is da bomb bro

[@Gamovich]

Отличный гайд, но почему у вас Arturia Minilab 3 подключена не через MiDi port?

[@hannahanderson9704]

I just bought the mini lab 3 for my MacBook Pro (2021-22) I can only connect it with a usb hub since my laptop does not have a USB-A port. However on the Arturia site it says you shouldn’t use a usb port. Is there any way around this?? Also, when I try to update the firmware it says that the application is not available in my country but I’m in the US. I need answers 😭 this is my first time using a midi controller.

[@Goinwiththeflow]

You can use a type c to type c cable. I use it did the update and everything, works fine

[@tamasvass577]

Can I use it with a phone?

[@HatlessGamer]

I must have missed where you hooked the controller to the PC, not the USB I thought that was for update and power, I mean when you use it for music. Does it not need a midi cable from the device via a interface?

[@DSoundman]

The USB cable is used for the midi messages as well as the updates and power!

[@Leonardodelimaalves]

can you help me? I just bought my minilab 3 and I'm having problems. my computer is not recognizing it and the midi control center does not want to update the firmware so that is why its lights do not stop blinking and it does not work. Thanks

[@FranciscoHernandez-po3df]

I had to update in Arturia software center

[@riseout]

Preinstalltion failed - i have try many times but keeps failing.

[@parkersxp44]

Torn between this and the launchkey mini mk3

[@g-man5705]

I'm trying to use mine with analog lab v but I'm getting nothing The midi control center acknowledges that I'm pressing buttons but I'm lost here I'm not very tech savvy any help would be appreciated

[@winderray9244]

you are freaking right just go mine same problem…can’t get to far im in the middle of trying and lookup on youtube…🤦🏽‍♀️

[@theoherlanda8218]

HELP i cannot use the knobs to controll the arturia lab V

[@emeraldbeats8924]

Hey! Did u solve the problem? Have the same thing. Knobs doesn`t work.

[@vivekkottarathil8878]

Which was that pc

[@Jonamaldo]

Min 7:43 why disable MiniLab3 option?

[@TavoToonz]

It doesn't let me register mine, when i put in the information it says "Sorry, Your registration failed You can't register this license." please help me resolve this

[@unleashthefury111]

That sounds like a problem I would have if I bought one

[@johnlambert4655]

Thank you for the video. I have a MAC, and it is not tracking what you are doing. I do not see an image of my unit as you hae at 6:56/11:15. The manufacturer is not very helpful.

[@tendingtropic7778]

I do not understand, why they include an usb-c to usb-a cable. Why not usb-c to usb-c?

[@davidvalentine-hagart1017]

Agree. My MinLab3 would not work properly with the supplied cable and my USBC only ported MacBook when used with a C to A adapter. With a C to C cable it worked as advertised.

[@bradenm3]

If a motherboard does not have any USB C ports then there is no way to connect the Keyboard. USB A is an expectation to have on any custom PC setup.

[@arthurguitarra87]

so simple to resolve. Send two cables, one usc c to usb and a usb c to usb c 😅

[@rigelbloom-hy9pf]

Buy a cable

[@i_jetlag]

Because pcs only have a usb a. Especially desktops.

[@sarahcelestiia6401]

I cant get the firmware?

[@SomosFoster]

When I connect mine, this USB not recognized' message keeps popping up !!

[@MirkoFustinoni]

Same here, have you managed to work it out someway?

[@mariodossantos7238]

+1 sub

[@jacobgraziano2778]

Arturia Keystep

[@gopalkrishna.c6977]

minilab 1

[@unleashthefury111]

Holy shit way too many things to install, download, set up accounts, all this bullshit. Thank you now I know I won't be buying this. Back to my PC keyboard I guess

[@iKinovandal]

arturia minilab 3 not working windows 11 >driver not work 1.1.1

[@TheCake245]

wtf the midi control center literally doesn´t exist, no matter where i´m searching

[@yeaok333]

Bro frrr I was searching for like a hour 💀

[@pascalsemmler2995]

yep having the same issue did you find it yet?

[@ZezePacco]

Why is it taking so long to install the analog lab intro

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Hate when the “influencers” put out a video, then never respond to any questions or comments.

[@jaihindjoshila]

Please sir all tutorial minilab 3 in Hindi

[@johnwintz8934]

This is the most frustrating product I have ever tried to deal with. About to throw it out the window

[@SpyTheMan01]

Why?

[@livingproof9622]

Because he wanted it to make music for him without him having to learn anything. Kids are weak sauce. Any kid today that steps up, wins.

[@ghostplanner]

Agree 100%. I started downloading software and updates on Thursday. It's Saturday morning

[@ghostplanner]

​@livingproof9622 you do you own one? I use cakewalk and pre sonus regularly as an interface for my guitar and record that way. THIS piece of crap needs a speaker, a computer, active internet, and fucking voodoo just to play a key. It's crap.

[@ShadowHawk-pw6fe]

@@livingproof9622clearly.my first midi controller was 20 years old and i had to trouble shoot it for weeks before it worked. Gave me such a better understanding of how all the midi stuff works. This was a vacation in comparison, just plug it in download some stuff and the rest is all there for you.

[@InspektorDreyfus]

Getting started without producing any sound??

[@danielducsai9153]

Music is too loud.

[@Slasher_heavymetal]

Your to old

[@user-un1he8jy3c]

this was a bad tutorial nothing worked it gave my laptop a virus

[@Leopolis1991]

The strangest video I've seen in the last 2-3 years in a review of equipment for musicians. 11 minutes of talking about the keyboard, and never once did you hear any sound of new sounds in the updated programs for Arturius, just a pity for the lost 11 minutes. Do NOT make such long videos - on television there is a rule that a person perceives information for no more than 2 minutes, anything longer than that a person practically does not perceive.

[@SolidPlays]

It's not a review tho, it's kind of a setup tutorial. And you can just skip 5~10 seconds with the arrow key like I did if you are not interested in what his showing

[@SilverVillageGaming]

Hey it’s not picking up any updates on my end , it says it’s unknown.. can someone help?