NEW ARTURIA MINILAB 3! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

FINALLY! The new Arturia Minilab is here...but should you buy it??
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00:00 - IT'S HERE!!
0:55 - Whats New & Comparison To Old Minilab
4:55 - Key Features of the Minilab 3
5:38 - Navigating Analog Lab
6:19 - Arpeggiator
6:44 - Hold Function
7:32 - Chord Mode
8:27 - Changing Arp Settings
9:09 - Controlling Ableton Live
10:11 - Drum Pads
10:56 - Transport Control
11:39 - Knobs & Faders
13:08 - MIDI Out - Connect A Synth
15:10 - Should You Buy A Minilab 3
18:39 - The Most Important Thing
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[@Taetro]

did you like that cool custom Minilab Mk 2 in the beginning? IT CAN BE YOURS! all proceeds going to charity. this is a one of one. created from an original painting: www.ebay.com/itm/285001997718

[@acdc1773]

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?

[@eliordanan5682]

I got both loo

[@eliordanan5682]

@@acdc1773if I had to choose one I’d go with the Arturia even though the drum pads are not as good

[@acdc1773]

@@eliordanan5682 which one would you recommend bro?

[@Canastria]

What cards should i buy with this? Do any come with just the lab?

[@santiagoluna6528]

"Doesn't matter which as long as you pick one and start making music"... Absolute gold! Well said man.

[@obitosmiks]

I quit making music years ago because of depression thanks for inspiring me to write and make songs again. never too late to learn and to start over again. ill try learning this minilab.

[@btkenobi2]

I hear ya loud and clear, same over here. Back at it and having more fun than ever. Don't give up, you got this!

[@taurusl7014]

Vitamin D3 helps beat depression in a corner and enjoy your minilab.

[@-adc]

Honestly, this is the missing How To that Arturia needs. They had several videos on this, but somehow I just could not follow everything they were demonstrating, and I think you did a wonderful job breaking this all down. Thanks so much TAETRO.

[@jameskocoronis2969]

He’s really good at that

[@sbinadero]

just got my hands on one of these. first time with a keyboard like this; completely new to them lol. a lot about it so far I've learned by going into FL Studio, messing around, playing with buttons, but this video also was a great deal of help. having a good bit of fun with it right now.

[@ameliasaikai]

thanks for this video! was a great comprehensive breakdown, nice to see that they improved a lot and introduced new functions yet maintaining the affordable price. the minilab mkII is so good too, so I’d stay with it before I jump to mkIII next time!

[@kartiksuthar5867]

Thank you for the in depth review and for that last piece of advice about how getting the perfect controller is not as important as making music. That really hit home.. have been watching too many videos comparing stuff 😃

[@EDENTGP]

best video i saw on the minilab 3. you are doing so great videos buddy. keep it up, looking forward to see the minilab 3 in future videos

[@truthtellah5929]

Thank you for talking about this! Was so excited for the announcement. Now as someone mostly drawn toward FL Studio, I'm genuinely torn between the FL Key Mini and the Minilab 3. They both look great and seem solid.

[@squirrel_82]

Thank you for taking the time to make all these videos. For someone who is completely new to all this, you've saved me a lot of heartache in the process.

[@ginnerzapata5909]

Ive been liking this channel so much! thanks for the content!

[@SneerMe]

After watching this and many other of your videos, I decided to go for Arturia Minilab 3 - just bought it! Thanks for the vids, keep up the good work. And Arturia - give this guy a big hug! ;)

[@isekaiguy69]

love your videos taetro! might have to pick up the minilab 3 since DAW integration is so key xP anyway. amazing content as always.

[@DarrenHale]

Like the design and the pad integration with Ableton Live, nice! 🤘

[@tylerjorden1]

Literally about to buy the mk2 and this video pops up! Great timing

[@bioessence613]

Been looking at mini midi for quite some time now. And i looked into one of your videos saying its better to buy one and learn that, than compare incessantly the pros and cons of each one. So i sorta narrowed down my choices and finally bought this mk3 gorgeous deep black color. :)

[@randyclere2330]

Thanks SO much for all you do in your videos... Im an old school guy, and I have learned SO MUCH from you. really appreciate you!

[@billelkactuz1303]

I cannot wait to get my hands on the Minilab 3 I have ordered!!! It's my first MiDi controller and I am SO EXCITED!!!

[@djlynzo]

Thank you for this review 🙏🏻🧡

[@soundofpatrick]

Great review mate, purchasing and subbing!

[@SimonWessel-multi8it]

I just pulled the trigger on one of these and I'm now waiting for it to arrive. I think your most important point was towards the end - it doesn't really matter what you pick, as long as you pick something :) Thanks for a great review.

[@alphonzomango3730]

This sealed the deal for me, I'm going to grab one right now! thanks maaan!

[@Exlipsis]

I can't believe the timing on this, I was looking for the first midi keyboard to get like two days ago, and I have done quite a bit of research. And my first pick was the AKAI MPK Mini mk3 and my second was the Arturia Minilab 2. I LOVE how it looks overall and every review said the keys felt nice. I was literally looking up a more detailed review on the Arturia minilab 2 since I didn't like how every review had quite a bit negative to say about the Akai, and I came across this. I FELL IN LOVE FIRST SITE. this keyboard is just, amazing, I'm definitely going to get one of these. Also, your videos are very detailed and helpful, keep up the good work! And let me know if its the right choice to get this as a starting midi keyboard, since I'm quite new to this and I wouldn't want to make the wrong choice since that would be a WHOLE deal. Thank you!

[@guitar4godps100v1]

I just bought one. It blows the akai out of the water

[@dimpy3442]

@James King are the drum pads good? Is the sensitivity comparable to akai?

[@Exlipsis]

@@dimpy3442 You do have to hit the drum pads with quite a bit of force for the max volume but it is predictable enough to use with efficiency. I don't have an akai but I have seen one in person and I will say I much prefer the minilab 3 as I have one myself.

[@robertsaunders7179]

Taetro, thanks for this very informative video on the Minilab 3 and I especially liked how well you explained it's many features and what buttons to use to control them. Further more you showed us how to connect a hardware synth which was great, but I wonder if you would be willing to do another video showing us how to setup and control Pigments with the Minilab 3?

[@RafaMatielo]

Thank you so much for the amazing video. Seems like a fair upgrade to the MK2, but I believe still need some pad upgrade for me to change it. 🤔💜

[@skeller61]

I ordered a Minilab Mk3 a couple days ago. My main motivation was not mentioned in your video - the control of Arturia software. I have a Komplete Kontrol S88 for my studio, which does a great job with Native Instruments, but I want to be able to load an Arturia software synth and tweak the sound parameters without a lot of MIDI mapping. Thanks for your review!

[@ouuppy]

This midi keyboard is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Its the most visually appealing imo (Komplete Kontrol M32 is a close second)

[@DP-Dignity]

You are so Effing cool. I really love the videos. I bought the Minilab3 and a Microfreak and have been terrorizing my family. Every so often they come into the bedroom, give me that look and I swap the speaker out for headphones. I am really enjoying learning this stuff, thanks to you and your KZbin cohorts.

[@TheJazzypup]

Love the review, plus the nail polish is nice too!

[@VentureNW]

That Lemon Drop is pretty cool. Ableton Note just rolled out today... Has a similar look and feel to a Push 2 and with Ableton Cloud enabled on both ends, you can move your ideas right into Live. Pretty cool!

[@BlackwellTV]

18:41 I needed to hear that. I always tread water over this kinda stuff. Thank you!

[@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) ?

[@tfmaus]

I was decided to buy the Nektar Mini LX, after seeing this, I guess I have changed my mind! Great in depth review

[@neilorose]

Great review! 👏

[@johnsuggs7828]

I like the faders. Don't have much use for that many rotary encoders. 8 is plenty. I like the look and rounded edges. I like that it's in white (I try to get all of my gear in white. Just like the look) I like the screen that instantly shows you level changes in any knob or fader you use. I like that it has an actual *MIDI* *OUT* It's Arturia so I know the build will be great. I own the Keystep-37 and that thing is powerful and built like a tank. The price of *109.00* is great for a cheap...I mean frugal person like myself. Don't like the pitch and mod touch strips. I prefer an actual mechanical pitch and mod wheel Don't like the fact that there are no transport controls. They should have lowered or raised the faders a little and stuck transport controls on it.

[@DmytroTitov]

You get transport controls with the shift. Or did you mean the dedicated physical controls, separate from pads?

[@johnsuggs7828]

@@DmytroTitov Dedicated physical control separate from the pads yes

[@YehudaKaminsky]

Thank you for the video!

[@piccoloblack]

Got my minilab 3 yesterday (My first midi ever controller), this was the best overview to get me started

[@Taetro]

epic! congrats bro!

[@jamesmolleur2196]

Dude, your so cool...love your vids! thanks for all of the advise/instruction, it is so helpful and the way you structure your content is the best...keep up the good work!

[@Taetro]

thank you James!! I’ll try my best to keep it up!!

[@PA47W]

Great review, listened, after I bought it and I dont regret my purchase at all.

[@evantraasdahl4040]

I had a hard time picking a midi controller because I was looking for a lot of different things and it turns out this was announced with all of the features I was looking for right when I was getting serious about purchasing one. 5 pin midi out is huge, good arpeggiator (I had a keystep for a while and regrettably sold it) and full ableton integration. Its like they heard my complaining about one controller not doing everything I wanted and made it. Might not be for everyone but wow they really figured me out. But yeah, just pick one and learn it. Thats the key move. Make music.

[@valyrian7076]

Taetro is the best "go to" guy for this stuff, great video as always. i own a MKII, im pretty happy with it, if it ever breaks i lll upgrade for 3 for sure.

[@raulgorgulio9834]

I think this might be my next MIDI keyboard. I sold my previous one because it was tied to a certain DAW, and transport controls worked only in that DAW, which didn't make sense for me. Deep integration with a certain DAW has it's own pros, you get more control on the MIDI keyboard itself, and that helps to not interrupt the creative flow, but I prefer versatility over deep integraion, so I think Arturia reached a good balance there. Also I like the Arturia keybed mechanism - my previous keyboard had a plastic-bending type of keys and that type is just messes with my head. Playing on that type of keys just doesn't feel like pleasurable experience, and I always afraid that plastic will break sooner or later, even if it's durable and there is no complaints about it. As far as I know, Arturia Minilab keys have individual spring for each key, so pressing the key should feel good and I guess it's more reliable than plastic-bending.

[@yvindBredland]

Thanks for an awesoema introdcution ti the Minilab3, it made me sold on it being the right solution. Just hope it arrives before christmas. :D

[@Taetro]

I hope so too!

[@bmt_techno]

bruh i bought the mk2 last week youre kidding me

[@antoiunco]

same here, two months ago dude! 🥲

[@lilfayt]

Same dude, I bought my mk2 last week too….

[@lucyamadomusic]

same here 😆🤦‍♀️ I'm returning mine and getting this one

[@akshaymehra2411]

I bought it last week, but it didn't deliver because it got lost in transit, so I bought the Akai mini mpk mk3, but this is surely going to be my next one.

[@mogheshantanu]

Same here 😭😭

[@davidhall-ei7br]

Thanks Taetro, excellent demo.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Getting one. Just what I’ve been looking for.

[@michaelahanti9189]

The best unboxing I ever saw

[@faresmezdour1449]

Thanks for highlighting the integration with DAW. We really put a strong effort on getting a seemless workflow for Live and the other DAWs, hope it will be useful for you ! 💛

[@victor260698]

Would the experience be same/similar in Logic as well?

[@arnas145]

I see that you are engineer at Arturia. Just one observation from me.. I bought keylab61 mk2 and and after month of using it the first knob "Cut off/Pan 1" is not working properly... wth.. Turning to one side and it does whatever it wants, turning back and forward in software.. When playing with keyboard and not touching knobs I see on the screen that some parametres moves in e.g. cut off; resonance, etc... Wt.... It is so sad that I payed nearly 600euros for MIDI keyboard that does what it wants and not what I want. It is such a shame... Now if I want that fixed I need to bring it to the store, then store will send it to arturia service and then it will be serviced, maybe.. and it will took about 2-3 months that I was informed in store that I bought it. I don't know if it's worth it to not have keyboard for 2-3 months..... Just wanted to share. Maybe you will advice something faster?... I hoped premium device for that price...

[@EARMAKE]

FL Studio integration sucks as always ?(

[@CalebJSmith]

Any Pro Tools Integration?

[@GunzyHD]

@@EARMAKE try the flaky from novation. I have one and its solid

[@NhanNguyen-on2nq]

Fantastic, two new midi controllers in one week, MPK mini plus, and now Minilab Mk 3!!!!

[@tomespiro]

Thanks. Would love to see Studio One integration as well, like in the Keylab MK2.

[@kond1e]

This was a good and informative video

[@feoul92]

Dang!!! This looks so Retro!! Love it

[@Drvik_]

Thank you for sharing this right on time, I'm glad I waited and didn't get the Minilab MK2 yet! Can you please comment on the feel of the keys, is it the same as the minilab 2 or better (or worse :o)?

[@luojunchu7996]

Missing the point a bit but I LOVE THE KITTY! And can't agree enough with the most important point. I have the launchpad x and native instruments m32 but it's just sitting there most of the time. Time to stop spending more money but make music! Love your content Taetro. Keep it going!

[@0711RC]

Thanks, great video.

[@Bishop_91]

Great improvement!

[@hvhvgitaar]

Thank you for this well made video. I was wondering what the key bed feels like in comparison with the Launchkey mini. I have the LK mini and of course the Live integration is excellent, but I really don’t like the spongy Novation minikeys. I also have an Arturia keystep pro (the one with the 4 track sequencer) and that has great mini keys…

[@ronaldporrello9247]

This is awesome!!!! 😮😮😮

[@laner4195]

Last suggestion was amazing. Just start making music) Totally agree, waiting for my mk2 at the moment. 25y no music production knowledge but a lot of burning desire to make something cool🥰

[@johnsuggs7828]

That's all you need.

[@alwynnienaber9021]

TAETRO makes accurate reviews... His video on the Minilab mkII is the reason I ended up getting it over other controllers, and having used it for about a month now, I really have to say that everything he mentioned was very accurate.

[@DarkDao]

That is a solid upgrade for an already awesome controller. Only things that I'm not a fan of are smooth design and lighter frame. What about keys in comparison with MK2? Same feel or better?

[@MaciejLapinski]

Hi awesome video, great vibe and great editing! What kind of small synth is that, how should I search for something similar, a synth without its own keyboard?

[@Chris-cf2kp]

I read that you can adjust the pad sensitivity in the software suite, not sure how granular that is though without one yet myself. Edit: 7 months later since getting one myself, and the pads are indeed super stiff. There is a way to adjust their response curves inside the Arturia MIDI Control software. There's Linear, Log, and Exponential options for all keys and pads, yet you can't adjust the curves themselves granularly. I find the Log setting makes the pads the most responsive, but they're still stiff and accurate dynamics can be hit or miss. It's almost like they were made for real drum sticks or something other than your fingers. Haven't tried that yet. But really, that's a super minor complaint since everything else about the keyboard is awesome. It has an input for a foot pedal, midi jack, and a ton of other useful control options with shift and multiple profiles too. The knobs are super granular with dial speed adjustability. It's got everything you'd ever need in a portable midi keyboard.

[@yungflickersa1832]

Best purchase in my life

[@BJ-fj6jw]

Love your closing statement..."It doesn't matter... just make music."

[@Mirror_33]

good video , thanks a lot

[@agnormous_music]

Thank You :)

[@ChristosNikolis]

Thanks a lot, Taetro! (: still happy with my MK2, because I’m not playing as much music as I’d like these days, so I’m keeping it. You are the channel who had convinced me to go for the MK2, and i love it ever since. Silly as it may sound, I prefer the metal base, for its durability, especially since I wanted it to be my portable keys. Can buy something more expensive later, if I want the extra port after all. Just wondering if the fader controls the MK3 has could somehow be mapped/applied to some of the knobs that the MK2 has. Does anyone who reads this comment know perhaps? Anyway! It’s good to see that Arturia makes SUCH good quality musical instruments, and is being constantly innovative, like with the MK3, so well done Arturia! As you rightly said in the end though, the “mission” is not to go for perfection, but just play music and have fun, regardless of MK2, MK3, or MK43 in 100 years :P Cheers for everything, my friend. PS: cannot find the Discord “join” link, is it still there?

[@Taetro]

hey chris! discord is available to channel members. to answer your question about the faders, you can for sure custom map the, just make sure the 'remote' function is checked for the controller in your midi preferences.

[@ChristosNikolis]

@@Taetro Love it, thank you very much for the technical info about the “remote” function! I’m subscribed (am I a member then?), so I’ll re-check if that’s the only condition required for discord. You have been a great inspiration, just so that you know. 🙏 ☺️

[@Bassists92]

That is so cool!

[@itssergeantjay]

Damn! this is gold.

[@MreenalMams]

If the port at the back can be a input for expression pedal, it might be a great (and only one at that budget) tool to use wah pedals for guitarists..

[@arvinsim]

I actually liked that the Minilab MKII is heavy.

[@soundbyjess]

Thanks for the great video! I'm looking to buy my first mini controller and am between these two. Do you know if the 2 is capable of mapping DAW transport controls like the 3 and if either of them are compatible with Reaper?

[@Kappinski]

Each individual Arp setting is mapped to one of those 8 knobs when you are in the settings. I have never used the menu again since I know that :D

[@zenozey0621]

Thank you so much for sharing!After watching your video, I also especially like your little yellow synth, what model is that please? Where can I buy it?

[@kond1e]

I would love to see a comparison between this and the Novation mkiii

[@7Wounds]

All i want is Arturia to make their version of the Novation MKIII. MAKE IT YOU COWARDS!!!

[@kallpakk]

@@7Wounds isn’t this it?

[@7Wounds]

@@kallpakk nah I mean the SL MK3

[@franksilval]

It is so amazing

[@alchemistrpm82]

They finally gave us a stop button. Next gen!

[@brianbaker2901]

Thanks!

[@Taetro]

Thanks so much Brian!!

[@osrthejourney]

Dude the Lemondrop sounds so good. Dope controller too! I may have to make a switch!

[@wozowski]

Would love to see more Minilab MK3 videos. There really isn’t much on YT about them yet.

[@Forglie]

I'm pretty sure they just came out 1-2 months ago, and not many people are interested in MIDI keyboards. Most go for electric guitars, pianos, etc etc... So that explains why there aren't much videos about this one

[@BuleriaChk]

They FINALLY added step transpose (works like a guitar capo) to the Mark 3. I have one coming tomorrow!

[@4hantasy]

man i knew i shouldve waited, i barely bought the mk2 last month

[@twocanucksful]

Great review. Nice controller. But for myself, I already have the mk2. That will have to do. 😞

[@marcusryan2092]

Thank you for helping stop researching and just buy a keyboard, gonna order the pretty little mini lab right now.

[@luiscelada7644]

Your last remarks about just making music made me jump the gun. Thank you for the review.

[@sielsounds]

You make this look so. easy! And I can't thank you enough for the last point that *it doesn't matter*, just pick one and MAKE MUSIC!

[@mikegilland]

I am looking to purchase one of these types of mini keyboards. The one feature that I do not believe is available on the Akai is key transposition. Am I understanding that correctly? It seems as if the Arturia does have the ability to transpose up or down semitones. Thanks for your advice.

[@acdc1773]

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?

[@Flonfl0n]

I wanted to get the Novation Launchkey. But I heard that the feeling of the keys was pretty bad, and the controller was mostly made for Ableton. And for now I'm on reaper. So I'll may go with this one instead. The Akai looks good too but I don't like the joystick.

[@KipCount]

Obviously dying to know your thoughts on the new Arturia Minilab 3 vs the Akai Mini Plus.

[@sebastien5266]

Hey man, Thanks for the input and your Nice videos Just got my minilab3 love it except I don' t have it in my surface control.. Just the one and two version..not 3. I'm.on ableton live 11 ( cracked..ouhh bad dude) . Maybe because needs to be updated? Thanks to you or the person that will help me Cheers from France

[@JackKellerPlus]

Aside from my Rotolog, the Dork Too is my favorite Nixon in my collection!

[@FREEZER4000]

will it work with GarageBand? Thank you ! excellent review ( as always )

[@djofortunato5799]

I largely credit your videos with convincing me to get the launch key mini Mark 3, and have not regretted that decision once. I think the main thing here is integration with arturia software like analog lab Etc which previously was rather difficult to map to non arturia controllers. I also really appreciate the faders as I hate having to shoes between knobs or faders sacrificing one for the other. I'm looking on the site not seeing anything at what is the price on this?

[@gvmk-sj8qt]

You need to search at "Collection" , "LAB" and scroll. The price is 100 $.

[@ray8535]

Great videos man. Question, I'm trying to decide btw this mini lab 3 and the latest akai mpk mini plus 37 keys. Given that you have tried and reviewed both. what would be your pick. Thanks in advance

[@Taetro]

if you watched both of those videos...you are more than equipped to make the decision for yourself.

[@glacagnina]

Hi! Beautiful video, thanks! I have a super-beginner question: what is the absolute minimum hardware - besides the minilab itself - to play music? just a computer? could I also just plug earphones and play it without recording?

[@sem2669]

Does anyone know if there is a way for the faders to be connected to the volume of multiple channels, instead of different parameters of 1 channel?

[@moonstarlight20]

Hi! I'm starting to learn music production and building my home studio. I would primarily use the midi to create tracks to record covers. I'm a pianist. Between this one ane the launchkey mini which one would you recomend?

[@luketoh1]

Is there Aftertouch on the pads? How would one use this?

[@KellyLearnsToWait]

Hi, thanks for this video. Can you put a mic on this ?