Tutorials | MiniLab 3 - Overview

[@juergen_de]

Thank you Lena for this Video. I have my MiniLab 3 since June 2023 and love it. The sounds are great and the device is surprising in so many ways. It's simple to use right from the start, but I'm still exploring new things every time I use it!

[@MrJollyB]

Just wondering can you record live vocal loops using a usb mic? cheers 😊

[@ObeseChess]

I cannot believe I only paid a hundred dollars for this thing. What a great piece of gear.

[@queenie6998]

i just bought one for 7 dollars

[@amonscapitalcompass]

and then another 600 dollar for the fullversion of ableton or no?

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

100%

[@Takezo72]

@@amonscapitalcompass lol i got ableton full version for 0$😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nomad1517]

I think the reason it took so long to dish out the new Controler was because Arturia believes in the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy. Ableton is also like this. Nothing wrong with that. Arturia never makes a shit product. It's almost always Iconic and well made. Keep it going!

[@mastart4971]

You seem to have experience with this stuff, do you also know if it can be used with "Audacity"? I just bought the Arturia mini Lab 3 and would like to try it first with Audacity.... and how is the software Arturia is coming with? Thank you!!!

[@nomad1517]

​@@mastart4971 I only use Ableton. I honestly don't know. You can ask costomer support. Sorry for the late reply.

[@etnevel.naitzsirk]

I would argue that with Ableton 11, the company is more like "if it's broke, why fix it? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯" I never had so many crashes with any previous version.

[@Claidheambmor]

Audacity is an audio editor, not a workstation. It features very basic MIDI file playback, where it converts Allegro files, but no control, recording etc.

[@pygmalioninvenus6057]

@@mastart4971 i like to watch volleyball anime and cry

[@nektardymski6025]

I've got this one for almost a year now. A beautiful piece of gear. I use it daily at home, and also while traveling. Very well made, with a lot of features and great Ableton Live integration. I really like the relative knob option - using this you can control last selected parameter in DAW and it picks up the value without jumping and value scaling. I'm very satisfied with this controller.

[@psilocydreams]

can you elaborate a bit more on the relative knob please? and how to set it up if needed

[@internetboyUS]

im about to buy this thing for that feature alone lol

[@franksilval]

I just bought my own one Minilab 3 and I amd just absolutely impressed. This is the next level in music production!!!!

[@midi_enjoyer]

i got one a couple days ago it's amazing

[@neerazsharma6]

@@midi_enjoyer I got mine last week and it smells great too

[@stewsretroreviews]

Not played a keyboard in yrs, but I've got lots of ideas, so this is perfect for me, thanks for sharing, a lovely piece of kit.

[@marcuswegmann6169]

Good good job, Lena. My MiniLab3 is just about to arrive at my home. With this tutorial I even get more excited and can't wait to use it. Thanks a lot.

[@woutandapiano]

- Is it possible, or will it be possible in the future, to edit the transport controls? A dedicated undo button instead of the tap tempo button would turn this into my ideal mini midi keyboard. - Another great addition would be the ability to keep the shift button enabled without having to hold it, i.e. by double-tapping it. This feature was implemented on the Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 with a later firmware upgrade and is very useful.

[@woutandapiano]

To answer my own question, this seems possible to do yourself, i.e. using Logic Pro X by changing the keyCmd= value in the Arturia Logic script which comes with the Minilab 3: {control='PLAY', keyCmd=3}, -- Play {control='STOP', keyCmd=5}, -- Stop {control='TAP', keyCmd=532}, -- Tap Is there a list of these keyCmd values available anywhere?

[@korynt3984]

Hold + Shift to lock it?

[@woutandapiano]

​@@korynt3984 That could be a solution too. I think currently the Hold button just enables the Hold / Note sustain mode (according to the manual), but I don't have the Minilab yet, so am not able to test it.

[@korynt3984]

@@woutandapiano I'm just guessing how they might resolve it, I doubt it works this way. It seems they didn't think it through too much. They could at least position transport on pads 1-3 so you could do Shift + Pad1 for Play with one hand. It's a terrible design choice honestly.

[@parkersxp44]

Which one would you recommend between the minilab mk3 and launchkey mini mk3?

[@robertsaunders7179]

Could you please do a video on the Minilab 3 showing how to use it with the Midi Control Center for those of us who have purchased this as our first controller?

[@ShamanRula]

+1

[@stephaniestaub1549]

For real, I bought one for my daughter's birthday and ive spent about 12 hours now just trying to figure how to make some noise. I would be happy with just listed instructions, all of the videos are more concerned with showing capabilities instead of how to set it up. very frustrated right now.

[@jonpavich5833]

I know it’s ten days later so hopefully you’ve figured it out. But if not I recommend watching Dsoundmans tutorial on how to set it up

[@Claidheambmor]

MIDI controllers all work the same - they send and receive MIDI. You can watch any tutorial about assigning MIDI controllers to learn this information, no need to watch a video specifically about the Minilab Mk3.

[@stephennyemba3712]

Why do I have to buy Analog 4 (Demo) 4.2.3.3897. I thought Demo is to guide me on hos to use it after buying Minilab Arturia keyboard?

[@ashkanaref4056]

This product is amazing, more than what I had in my mind when I was buying it

[@studiodaaz]

Agora vai começar. Valeu Leninha, gatinha!

[@victordemoya2642]

Mine just arrived , can’t wait to start feeling the flow ❤

[@bluesirensmusic]

Love the new design!

[@PrInzzx.]

Just got mine and I absolutely love

[@bergspot]

Arturia is killing it!

[@swordsman720]

Hi Arturia, Thank you for the video. I just got my Minilab 3 yesterday and I am very happy about it. I have some question regarding minilab3 on Ableton Live Lite. I still have to figure it out why my recorded session (Session View) played via keyboard on Minilab 3 doesn't has any sound at all . Before the record I was able to hear all the tones that I made. I Watched lots of vids on KZbin and read some manuals. Most of them are high level, they went too fast. It drives me grazy, so I hope that you or someone on this community can help me out. Thanks in advance. I don't have any other midi devices. The steps I made: =============== 1. Chose the sound via Arturia (Shift Prog), choose the sound on the display of Minilab 3 (Pressed on the encode button). 2. Shift Prog (DAW) Ableton Live Lite. 3. Highlighted of of the session and make sure it was armed. 4.Shift Record button on my minilab 3. 5. Played the sounds. Then Shift Stop. 6. Checked the record session. No Sound. Setting of the session: ================ Midi From: All Ins All Channels Monitor: Auto MIDI To: No Output (why ??, but when I selected one of the sound in Ableton Live Lite, it will indicated Master) Settings in the Preferences (Ableton Live Lite) ===================================== Control Surfaces Input Output 1 MiniLab3 MiniLab3 midi MiniLab3 MCU Midi Ports: Track SYN Remote MPE (not selected) In: MiniLab_3 input (Minilab3 Midi) Y In: MiniLab_3 DIN THRU Y In: MiniLab_3 MCU Y In: MiniLab_3 AV Y OUT: Not selected.

[@tomespiro]

I love the integration with many DAW's, but would love them to add Studio One integration as well.

[@alegutierrezmusic]

I got mine today and it's awesome the only thing to improve are the pads, you have to hit them like destroy the device to get the sound.

[@Claidheambmor]

The pads will soften with use. As with any drum pads, give them a push and a wiggle - really work into them and warm them up - to improve their responsiveness. Do that on all of them every day for a week and they'll feel much nicer.

[@nuto]

한국어 자막이 공식지원 되다니 좋네요😀

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

Just ordered mine, can't wait for it to arrive.

[@annzoannzo5]

How is it? I’m ordering one soon

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

@@annzoannzo5 it does the job well. No complaints.

[@frankenfrank9553]

Great that you listened to your customers and installed midi out! However, it is a step backward that the controller has fewer controls than the MkII.

[@1234321mike1234321]

Ever tried riding encoders while playing in an expressive string section mate?

[@frankenfrank9553]

@@1234321mike1234321 Yes, I have. But for an expressive string section, I wouldn't take a mini-keyboard with 25 slim keys, mate?

[@giovanni_siciliano_ivano]

@@frankenfrank9553 mate i miss the knobs cause i want to map alchemy advanced on more program banks, before mk 2 128 programmable possibilities now using the faders 60...

[@johnnyblueeyes4859]

What a fantastic tutorial, everything is so well explained with passion and detail. I can't wait for mine to finally arrive next week,. Thank you very much Lena.

[@alvarmccann]

Makes it sounds so easy, except there appears some configuration settings missing in the Video. ie Control surface and MIDI settings which I found on Minilab website - can't remember where as its a bit messy. I can now switch Tracks and Instruments but still unable to record? The record light shows on Logic Pro but does not record anything. . . . . . . . .

[@xx-ip7ej]

Is it possible to not have to scroll AND click to select a preset? I just want to scroll, audition a patch, and then scroll to the next without having to push in the encoder.

[@BhairaviStudio]

I brought one last week. Working great, analog lab sounds wonderful. I have a question. All knobs working I'm standalone mode and woh ableton live , but in fl studio knobs do not control parameters of analog lab. What additional settings I need to do in fl ?

[@pr1nce22a9]

Lena is my favorite 🤍♪

[@VortexNeonRebel]

very helpful video on this MiniLab 3 , was thinking about getting it... Now ive seen this it looks like a done deal... Amazon here i come 😁

[@ProphetRay]

Great Video HOW DO I GET IT SET UP???!!!!!

[@ProphetRay]

A1 Analong app I got it

[@giovanni_siciliano_ivano]

Do you know a way to select fast an user program? shift+pad 3 takes a lot of time for live

[@RedCatHabitat]

How well does this integrate with logic on the iPad?

[@robertsaunders7179]

Thank you for this great video. I would like to know if the MK3 would also be able to control Cakewalk by Bandlab, NI Komplete Kontrol or PluginGuru's Unify.

[@devadiponeness]

Very good job Arturia!

[@Yosser70]

Looks a great bit of kit and will probably get one but why don’t Arturia acknowledge that Ipad music creation is a big thing. Not even a tutorial on how to hook it up, let alone an actual app to program it with.

[@pastaway3620]

I just luv It! Great work!

[@paulsarodh5460]

Superb 😍💖❤❤👌👌👌

[@BoosterKeagan]

At 7:15 how are you looping that?

[@jaludwick]

does it work with garageband?

[@Claidheambmor]

It's a MIDI controller dude, of course it does. :)

[@S7RMS]

Awesome!!!

[@EasyAcoustic]

Can this be played without software?

[@canatesbeats]

can I use it with garageband inside the ipad?

[@belltowerritual8962]

This may be a dumb question as I’m new to use this equipment. Can you hook the mini Lab up to a speaker?

[@WespaVesaAijala]

Can I play with this and send sound to Boss Loopstation 505 MK2 and loop it with that?

[@TripleBProduktionz]

no studio one integration??????????

[@mongarcia01]

Thanks for the recent firmward update. Did you improve pad sensitivity as well? Was playing around with drum kits and noticed I didn't need to shake my table as much while grooving, haha. ;)

[@francismarigomen6593]

I am new to this kind of music making. Is it required to have a computer or ipad for this to work?

[@3dsmaxrocks699]

Yes. Definitely need a DAW to maximize its potential. I use Abelton and Reason and FL Studio. Each software has its pros and cons. That's why I use 3 different for my moods😂

[@daipayanbhattacharjee3137]

I love how aesthetic it looks but does it work with Garage band ? I want to buy it and use it with Garage band

[@robertwatson5104]

Is this ok for a beginner??

[@davidstutz6204]

Hello. Does MIDI keyboards have any sounds (sound banks?) Or its just MIDI controller. Thank you.

[@MessingerDAD]

Thank you so much!

[@Maorio]

Finally 😎

[@GUY-on-Earth]

i hope this means we’re finally getting a 88 Keylab Mk3!

[@ashkanaref4056]

Arturia please add seperate left and right zone transpose seperation ❤

[@MoonVision_1]

I have both PC and Mac, so can i use the free bundled software with the unlock keys on both machines or only one?

[@George.4]

I think I'll be getting this.

[@alexseblopez]

Does anyone know why when I play my mini lab 3 in ableton, only the first two keys on the minilab work when I try to play a drum instrument?

[@TRVladdy]

did you put it into DAW mode?

[@samczerwonka]

Where is the Logic Pro X video? Will you be making one? Would like to see how this works with Logic before deciding if worth buying.

[@ivoryrick7734]

This kind of MIDI keyboards usually have integration with every big DAW. Workflow wise there may be some variations, but you could map any buttons to whatever function you want. I agree with you tho, an out of the box demo would be cool before considering purchasing it

[@arekkusub6877]

Is it like just a DAW controller or also capable to be used as autonomous device? Do I need any additional software/computer to play with?

[@nunyabiz2889]

You need a computer, but it comes with all of the needed software.

[@Axmeister92]

But why oh why there isn't a version with inverted colours ☹️ The MK2 Inverted looked so cool.

[@aalatyole2163]

Guys, in your opinion is it adapted to live music / loop on stage (live) ? To what extent ? Thanks !!

[@Philipmichaelmusic915]

Would it’s setting work with band lab ?

[@DashzRight]

Im a simple man, I see Lena presenting a new arturia product I click-

[@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?

[@Claidheambmor]

You've not said what software you're working with so can't say exactly, but you can control anything you like with a MIDI controller in general, not just this one

[@sem2669]

@@Claidheambmor logic pro

[@ExTremeRainbowKing]

Awesome! When will you ship to Europe / Austria? 😍

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Just ordered mine from gear4music they ship from France

[@Squeeonline]

It's on thomann and they ship to at.

[@ExTremeRainbowKing]

@@Squeeonline thank you!

[@amoeba2091]

Can someone correct me if I'm wrong? It appears the software suite included with the minilab 3 is only for pc and macs, or do those programs also run on Ipad pros?

[@alessandro_inno]

Im new at this. So i want to know why my monilab doesnt work like in the video. The knobs dpnt do anything. I onñy get notes from the buttons in colors. The onñy thing that works is the octaver, shift, hold. Basically te buttons to the right. Have i installed incorrectly the controller?

[@teppotoiviainen1544]

Nice❤

[@pisderata]

it's that I don't like faders it's that we had 16 parameter changers and now 12... maybe do a fader bank 2 like with pads?

[@andresmejia6308]

Where are the dedicated tutorials?

[@genesisrosales9998]

Hi people, I just want to ask if it is also suitable with Garage Band in MacBook Pro? It would be really nice if someone can answer my question. Thank you.

[@simonac688.]

Sold 👍

[@ibrahimay124]

❤

[@florinmatthew1]

Is it possible to do transpose by semitones?

[@supernovibesmusic8515]

Yes !

[@Ricky_007]

Can it control Adobe Audition ?

[@Calvin_Elamparo]

Is this compatible with Garageband???

[@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 🙏

[@Claidheambmor]

Sounds like you'd be turning the bass down

[@stefan.martin]

Dear Arturians, hello I purchased the M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal for my MiniLab3, but I can not control the whole Midi Range from 0-127 but only about 80%. Can you fix this issue with the next update please, best wishes🤗

[@SpeldosaMusik]

Does the Arturia software control via the Minilab 3 work in Reason? I can get it to work in Ableton Live and it also works fine for the internal devices in Reason while in DAW mode. However, when in Arturia mode and trying to control the Arturia devices in Reason, I only see the preset name on the onboard screen without the possibility of changing anything.

[@glenesis]

What batteries does this require please?

[@graybob_13]

None, it’s a usb connection to computer

[@kulturny_vklad]

Is it possible to turn off velocity at all or make it 127 via DIN-out? I know i can do it for USB on PC in software. But will this settings work for hardware DIN-out? I have some synth modules that are very sensitive to velocity (i.e. almost impossible to play), so i bought some other manufacturer midi-keyboard.... guess what? No velocity off\127 option. Lost a hundred bucks. How does Arturia works with this stuff? Can i press a button and turn velocity options all the way off or make it constant 127? Sorry to bug you guys but people on forums etc doesn't even tried it with hardware synths...

[@babylon7311]

still have the mk2 but this looks nice

[@arpagi3872]

Hacen envio a todos lo paises. Soy de Guatemala?

[@yokshot]

이거 갖고 싶다..작고 이쁘고..싸고 ㅠㅠ

[@theend2362]

Hello, how to upload analog lab to ableton live 11?

[@samprock]

Shift + Pad to just Start? Two hands to start/rec/stop no, thanks. Will wait for MiniLab 4 .... at least there are transport buttons, progress into right direction!

[@Claidheambmor]

You'd hate the MFB drum machines. 😂

[@xgg_fpv]

this and the beatstep pro is the best analog setup controller "keystep pro pro"

[@erikaboulic6027]

Où sont les Tuto en français svp?

[@giovanni_siciliano_ivano]

I do not get as a soft synth user and considering Arturia shines on synth sounds. The model 2 had 16 knobs that were ideal to command synth and 8 banks 16x8 = 128 programmable knobs! The "update" minilab3 has less controls but also less user programs, really do not get this strategy because is a deal breaker for me as a synth lover. In fact minilab3 has only 8 knobs and 5 banks = 40 programmable knobs? (even considering 4 programmable faders would be 60, that is less than the half? Could you please update your firmware to give us more programs, so that can buy?

[@Claidheambmor]

Faders are really useful, especially considering how they're basically crossfaders turned sideways. What doesn't work for you works really well for others. What's stopping you sticking with the MK2 if you like it better?

[@giovanni_siciliano_ivano]

@@Claidheambmor good question, the most important selling point 1) mk2 firmware is old and does not support logic pro so well as mk3( i have also the keylab and works fantastic, and minilab is also really well integrated), and messing with logic pro midi making custom commands opens every kind of conflicts, Arturia does not update. Then of course the mk3 has several advantages on top of that as a screen, hardware synth connection, better design, different weight, most recent udpates. And with all the due respect what you say is not exact, because they made their design choice of adding the faders, but ALSO they have LESS custom programs as I said. They added faders but also took away custom programs....

[@giovanni_siciliano_ivano]

@@Claidheambmor the point is that is fine to have less knobs, but there is an objective problem, i cannot change fast programs, i need to iterate through all of them with shift+3 pad prog. in this way i cannot assing more knobs on different channel for the same instrument that would solve the issue to not have too many knobs

[@claudius3124]

what about Cubase integration?

[@Johan-rm6ec]

i miss the software setup here.

[@beratsamil]

I JUST BOUGHT THIS, MY FIRST KEYBOARD!!!!

[@fred6er]

The pitch slide does not work properly, anyone else had this problem?

[@alegutierrezmusic]

Please include integration with Reaper.

[@glenesis]

That and Digital Performer integration are a hell of an oversight.

[@nicolethewitch7]

Would it work woth 4gb ram but only 2cores??

[@Claidheambmor]

It's a MIDI controller bro

[@jamesrobinson5450]

Does anyone know how to get controls assigned to 3rd party synths in logic pro x.. Example Diva? I'm pulling my hair out

[@Cloudpuff888-i3k]

I cannot believe the akai keys can't be like this

[@Fileteization]

how to control mpc software 2?

[@johnsuggs7828]

It works just like any other controller. It doesn't map to it, but you can use it

[@etherity]

I love this. I need to replace my MII because of the cable placement... :o

[@notaspectator]

I just received it and opened on Jan 1, 2023. Starting player here.

[@ShamanRula]

Are you liking it

[@Banoffeeee]

wish theres a 37keys version of this

[@johnsuggs7828]

It's called the Keystep-37. I know it's not exactly the same kind of controller, but if you want 37 keys from Arturia you can't go wrong with the Keystep-37.

[@nomad1517]

For the price, it's actually a great bargain.