NEW ARTURIA MINILAB 3! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

[@Taetro]

I HAVE AN UPDATED REVIEW FOR THE MINILAB 3 HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3nIY2iYl9l2mtEsi=mV-K4L4TS_Q4oQt4

[@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.

[@Guitar_Wolf]

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.

[@whoami---]

My brother. Glad to hear that. Highly recommend you take the program Inner Engineering program. Life transforming

[@foolgoboom8766]

Hmmm thanks ​@@taurusl7014

[@-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.

[@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

[@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)

[@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.

[@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

[@piccoloblack]

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

[@Taetro]

epic! congrats bro!

[@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 😃

[@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.

[@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! ;)

[@haileyadelaidefilms8819]

Thank you for your words at the end: It doesn't matter what midi controller you choose, just as long as you use it to make music with it. I needed to hear that more than you know. ~hugs. Hailey.

[@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 😭😭

[@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.

[@BennyHawaiiJustice]

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!!!

[@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!

[@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. :)

[@velhinho_91]

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.

[@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

[@NhanNguyen-on2nq]

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

[@tylerjorden1]

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

[@DarrenHale]

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

[@SimonWessel]

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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@BJ-fj6jw]

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

[@joeltheowl3299]

There was no mention of the keys in the video. I heard the minilab 2 had the best keys compared to the other mini MIDIs, how does this one compare?

[@etyrnal]

i'm glad you pointed out the tap tempo. i need that for doing very portable backpack mini synth setup. Imagine a backpack full of mini synths and samplers. i want to record a loop, but i don't know the tempo, and i want to sample exactly 2 bars using a portable sampler's functionality to set the sample recording time to a specific length. say the sample tempo doesn't match the tempo of the project... this way, i can temporarily change the tempo of the sampler to match the sample i'm about to record, record it at the correct tempo, then set the sampler back, and know that the sample is a 2 bar long sample after i adjust the pitch or time stretch, etc. by the way, i mean portable mini synth setup as in NO computer, no laptop. just using the seq in the mini synths.

[@Kveg-y6k]

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.

[@ajuvichagas]

Can u make the chords with a respective scale? Or just program and all keys will be a major chord for example?

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@ginnerzapata5909]

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

[@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?

[@nezihardaucar]

Man, your watch is amazing. Whats the brand and model of it?

[@igelbox.]

Encoder knobs seem useless (for this particular model) coz they don't support relative mode, so in Ableton they behave just like regular potentiometers. I wish I knew this before visiting a music gears shop.

[@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

[@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?

[@eliordanan5682]

I got both loo

[@eliordanan5682]

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

[@YeaNotReally]

@@eliordanan5682 which one would you recommend bro?

[@Canastria]

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

[@PA47W]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@BuleriaChk]

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

[@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!

[@khalea]

They didn’t fix the one thing that bothered me about the mk2 😭 the damn pads!

[@alphonzomango3730]

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

[@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

[@soundofpatrick]

Great review mate, purchasing and subbing!

[@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!

[@TheJazzypup]

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

[@luumiglioranca]

Excellent tutorial My friend, it is very important that we help people more and more to know how to use this magnificent tool

[@amconsole]

It's a beautiful piece of gear, but after a few days with the minilab 3, I have quite a few gripes with it. Biggest drawback, in my opinion, are the pads. They are squishy and just not sensitive enough. You need to hit them pretty hard to register a press. There is no "full level" button either, and the only way to change velocity curve is through Arturia's midi control software, no "on the fly" option present. No note repeat either. The second annoying thing is the raised plastic bit either side of the key bed. Why? You have to constantly be aware of it when playing top and bottom keys next to it or You will hit the shell instead of the key. There is no excuse for it - just poor design. No other midi keyboard that I've played has this flaw. Because of the high sides, the minilab 3 key bed feel cramped and uncomfortable to play with both hands. Key feel is good though, and I prefer it to AKAI MPK mini. Also, there are 25 keys available and yet the only "shift+key" function available is midi channel selection - something that could have easily been solved with a menu and the encoder knob. Just seems like a waste of a control option. I do like Arturia software implementation a lot, and pairing the MiniLab 3 with Analog Lab V is magic, so I'm still not sure wether to return it or keep it for use with Arturia's virtual synths.

[@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.

[@tomespiro]

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

[@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!

[@djlynzo]

Thank you for this review 🙏🏻🧡

[@pisderata]

a 32/37 key version would be amazing

[@Antologiasdelavidaenpoemas]

For the use of the minilab, do you need to purchase the Arturia software?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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. 🤔💜

[@ItsmeWaetford]

Arturia’s design always wins

[@BlackwellTV]

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

[@alchemistrpm82]

They finally gave us a stop button. Next gen!

[@danielhojland]

Thank you. very informative!

[@woohdakid.3074]

Great review man. I’m in the market for a controller and I’m stuck between the Akai APC 25 vs Arturia Minilab 3. I was initially looking at akai to switch my workflow a bit and have something to help me arrange my tracks from session views scenes more naturally as compared to the normal way. I will not be using the clips individually tho and it’s just to trigger each scene at a time in arrangement, seems like Arturia can do that for me as well and now I’m contemplating! I do have a question, just like the faders, do the knobs get auto assigned to the instrument of the track you’ve selected as well? Or you need to manually map everything each time for every different instrument in different tracks?

[@gomi_cat]

I just saw a pad mod for the pads to make them more sensitive, which seems like the only drawback, I think you sold me on this as a clear choice... I honestly can't believe how inexpensive they are too.

[@musicman4christjesus]

Great bideo tutorial! Is it possible to create your own custom chord voicings? Also, is it possible for the pads and encoders to output midi via separately from the global midi channel used for the keys? Subbed. Thanks❤

[@danielh2387]

Can some of you lovely people hell me out. I'm super new to music making. I only recently bought a circuit rhythm. I really like it. Is this minilab an actual instrument or is it a software controller. Do you guys think that my circuit rhythm would pair up with the minilab? Also, how do I play the two together in sync? I really apologize for the silly questions. Like I said I'm super new to this. Much love

[@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. 🙏 ☺️

[@djGreenALERT]

I have a question. How would I go about writing a user control script for this to use in Ableton Live 10? Update:- I managed to upgrade to Live 11 and I have to say I'm REALLY loving making music with this controller (Minilab3) it's a real pleasure to play. The drum pads are a huge step up from some of the 80's drum machines I have too. (Roland and Kawaii)

[@aberzackig]

so it doesn't work with ableton 10?

[@davidhall-ei7br]

Thanks Taetro, excellent demo.

[@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?

[@neilorose]

Great review! 👏

[@BPEMETO]

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

[@Taetro]

check out my new video for a good answer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3nIY2iYl9l2mtEsi=mV-K4L4TS_Q4oQt4

[@michaelahanti9189]

The best unboxing I ever saw

[@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?

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

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

[@coffeefoxx]

How's the latency plugging directly into a Macbook? I don't see many people talking about it. Thank you, this video is awesome!

[@Taetro]

I think at this point latency is not an issue for most midi controller products, it is standard that you’ll be able to play in real time with no problem. However it’s more to do with your computer/device. If your computer can normally operate at a low enough buffer size, you’re good to go!

[@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…

[@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)?

[@marcusryan2092]

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

[@Cesarsound1]

Well done! What is that yellow mini synth you used?

[@johnsuggs7828]

1010 Music Nanobox Lemondrop Granular Synthesizer

[@Gstringmusic-n7h]

Is analog lab 5 free with minilab lab 3 or not please tell me anyone i am very confused 😑🤙

[@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?

[@YehudaKaminsky]

Thank you for the video!

[@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.

[@yungflickersa1832]

Best purchase in my life

[@lookforbriansjazz7832]

I’ve got a new iPad with, of course, GarageBand. Will this work with it or is there a better choice? Seems like Akai might be the better path. What are your thoughts?

[@0711RC]

Thanks, great video.

[@feoul92]

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

[@ryanxmc164]

Can you replicate chord mode on the mk2 with software? Is it a massive difference to have it integrated on the mk3?

[@alessandroverde930]

I have a question. Do you think it's dumb if I buy the arturia minilab 3 even if i use logic? Or is there another keyboard that you recommend?