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Arturia MiniLab 3 is a 25-key slim USB-C MIDI controller with 8 RGB pads, 8 rotary encoders, 4 faders, an OLED display and a full-size 5-pin MIDI DIN output, so it controls hardware synths as well as your DAW.
It fits home studios, mobile rigs and producers who want real hands-on control in a backpack-friendly footprint.
At a Glance
| Keybed | 25 velocity-sensitive slim keys |
| Pads | 8 RGB backlit pads, velocity and pressure sensitive |
| Controls | 8 rotary encoders, 4 faders, clickable main encoder, pitch and mod touch strips |
| Display | OLED display for parameter and preset feedback |
| Software | Includes Analog Lab and a creative software bundle |
I/O and Connectivity
| USB-C | Class-compliant USB MIDI, bus powered |
| MIDI out | Full-size 5-pin MIDI DIN output for hardware synths and drum machines |
| Pedal | Sustain pedal input |
| Power | USB bus powered, no adapter needed |
Key Features
- Hardware-ready: the 5-pin MIDI DIN out drives external synths without a computer in the chain
- Real mixing controls: 4 faders and 8 encoders map to levels, sends and instrument parameters
- Deep DAW integration: pre-mapped scripts for major DAWs plus tight Analog Lab control
- Five finishes: White, Orange Limited Edition, Champagne Limited Edition, Rose Quartz and Aquamarine
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MiniLab 3 have a MIDI DIN output?
Yes. It has a full-size 5-pin MIDI DIN output in addition to USB-C MIDI.
Can I connect a sustain pedal?
Yes. There is a dedicated sustain pedal input on the rear panel.
Does it make sound by itself?
No. It is a controller for software instruments, DAWs and external MIDI hardware.
How is it powered?
Over USB-C bus power from your computer or a USB power supply.
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