Arturia MiniLAB MK3 37-Key Controller - White

About: Arturia MiniLAB MK3 37-Key Controller - White

Building on a 20-year legacy of MIDI-controller innovation, the MiniLab 37 expands Arturia's best-selling platform into a highly requested 37-key format. This evolution maintains the signature ease of use while enabling two-handed performance, complete with the stacked pads favored by beatmakers. With its world-class software bundle and 5-year warranty, MiniLab 37 provides a low-risk, high-value solution that appeals to every segment of the market, from production beginners to seasoned users in quest of a secondary keyboard.

MiniLab 37 Universal MIDI Controller

Expand your setup with a compact MIDI controller made for modern music creation. MiniLab 37 gives you more keys, intuitive hands-on controls, seamless DAW integration and a complete creative software bundle - ready to play, produce, and perform wherever inspiration takes you.

More Keys, More Play

MiniLab 37 takes the much-loved MiniLab formula further with an extended 37-note slim-key keybed for more expressive playing, bigger ideas and a smoother two-handed workflow - all in a compact format that fits easily into any creative space.

From sketching melodies and building beats to controlling instruments, launching clips and shaping your mix, it brings every essential part of your setup within reach.

• Expanded playability: Go beyond simple basslines and one-handed ideas. With 12 extra slim keys, MiniLab 37 gives you more room to play melodies, chords and layered arrangements with both hands, while keeping a compact feel that fits into any setup.
• Hands-on control: Stay close to your music with pads, faders, encoders, Chord mode, arpeggiator, easy transposition and real-time visual feedback. From finger drumming to sound shaping, MiniLab 37 keeps your workflow intuitive and fast.
• Creative toolkit included: MiniLab 37 comes ready with premium instruments, sounds, samples, DAW software and learning tools, plus deep integration with Arturia software and major DAWs. Plug in, explore and start building tracks from the get-go.

Every Sound You Need Included

What software & sounds do you get with MiniLab 37? From recording software to a library of over 4 million samples, you’re totally kitted out for whatever music you want to make.

• Analog Lab Intro - Hundreds of synth & keys presets: The hardest basses, lushest leads, smoothest keyboard sounds, and more, taken from the award-winning Analog Lab V, V Collection, and Pigments libraries.
• Ableton Live Lite - Music recording software: Record, perform, and produce anything with an introduction to one of the hottest DAWs in the business, including instrument presets, drums, FX, MIDI clips, and more.
• Native Instruments Komplete Select - Comprehensive music production suites: Choose between 3 different bundles. Craft with iconic synths, sampled sounds, and effects from Komplete 15 Select - a hand-picked production toolkit.
• Loopcloud - Millions of samples & loops: A 2-month subscription to Loopcloud with millions of hi-def royalty-free samples, from lo-fi drums to vocal one-shots, with 2GB of samples including a welcome pack and a specially-crafted Arturia selection.
• Melodics - Learn with MiniLab 37: Improve your pad & keyboard skills with a subscription to Melodics, offering 40 lessons, tips, and musical hacks that are fun, easy, and tailored to your style.

Made for Every Move

Whatever your style, setup or level, MiniLab 37 gives you the space, control and creative tools to make music your way.

• Just starting out: Start your music production journey with a complete creative ecosystem. MiniLab 37 brings together intuitive controls, premium sounds, DAW software and learning tools, so you can plug in and start building tracks straight away.
• Growing your setup: Need a second keyboard that earns its place? MiniLab 37 gives producers a compact desktop controller for sketching ideas, controlling instruments, programming drums and staying hands-on amongst other gear.
• Bedroom producers: Make the most of your creative space with a compact controller that still gives you room to play. With 37 slim keys, MiniLab 37 lets you perform two-handed parts and expressive ideas without taking over your desk.
• Performers on the move: From stage setups to gigs on the move, MiniLab 37 is built to stay close to the action. Its lightweight format, hands-on controls and plug-and-play connectivity make it the perfect travel companion.

Expanded Control

• Give your ideas more room to move: With an expanded 37-key slim keyboard, a streamlined compact layout and tactile controls for playing, shaping and performing, MiniLab 37 brings a more fluid creative workflow to any setup.
• 37-note slim-key keybed: Play with more freedom across an extended 37-note velocity-sensitive keybed. With 12 more keys, you can shape fuller chords, wider melodies and two-handed parts while keeping your setup streamlined.
• Compact, desk-ready layout: Get more playing range in a format made for modern studios. MiniLab 37’s wider, shallower design keeps controls close at hand, making it a natural fit for bedrooms, studios, mobile rigs and hybrid setups.
• Stacked performance pads: Trigger drums, launch clips and control creative commands with a responsive 2x4 pad layout. With velocity and pressure sensitivity, RGB feedback and two pad banks, MiniLab 37 is ready for any beat, loop or live idea you throw at it.

A Hands-on Experience

Explore the layout, features, and hidden talents of MiniLab 37 in detail, from its quality slim keyboard to its easy-to-use creative commands.

• 8x Multi-Function Encoders: Pre-assigned or customizable for tweaking your sounds and your DAW project
• 4x Multi-Function Faders: Smooth pre-mapped, assignable faders for quick control over levels, FX, and more
• Multi-color Velocity & Pressure-Sensitive Pads: Two banks of 8 ultra-responsive RGB pads for finger drumming, clip launching, performing and DAW control.
• 37 Velocity-sensitive Slim-keys: An expanded 37-note slim-key keybed for fuller chords, wider melodies and two-handed playing in a compact format.
• Mini Display & Browser Control: Explore presets and settings with the clickable Browser knob, and enjoy instant visual feedback and deeper integration with Analog Lab & your DAW
• Pitch Bend and Modulation touch strips: Accurate touch-sensitive strips for adding expression, movement and performance gestures.
• Octave Buttons: Shift the keyboard position up and down by octaves or semitones for quick access to a wider playing range.
• Hold & Chord Mode: Use Hold mode to sustain notes hands-free, or Chord mode to create rich chords with a single key.
• Arpeggiator: Turn any selection of notes into a moving melody that locks in with your project tempo.
• Shift Button: Access deeper functions, select MIDI channels, manage presets and unlock extended control across Arturia software and major DAWs.
• USB-C Port: Universal USB-C connectivity, bus-powered and class-compliant for a simple plug-and-play setup.
• Control Input: Connect a sustain pedal, expression pedal or footswitch for added control while playing.
• MIDI Out: Send MIDI notes and information to external instruments and hardware via 5-pin DIN connection.

The World’s First Eco-Designed MIDI Controller

A better product for the environment means a more sustainable creative future.

MiniLab represents a new benchmark in eco-friendly instrument design and lifespan, built to last longer, produce less waste, and reduce our carbon footprint for good. Made with minimum 50% recycled plastic, brand new fully-recyclable cardboard packaging, and a 5-year warranty, rest assured that this keyboard takes value and sustainability seriously, from manufacture to your music-making setup.

A Deeper Connection

We worry about integration, so you don’t have to. From Analog Lab to full DAW control, enjoy deep integration with custom scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Bitwig, and more.

Now fully NKS-compatible, you can also connect effortlessly with Native Instruments’ Komplete Kontrol ecosystem. Additionally, MCU/HUI support ensures compatibility with virtually any DAW, for a fast, familiar setup every time.

Main Features

• Premium Keybed quality
  • 37 high quality note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard
• Pads & controls
  • 2 banks of 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
  • 8 rotary encoders
  • 4 sliders
  • 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel
• Display control
  • Mini display & clickable browsing knob
  • real-time feedback on tweaks and controls
• Smart features
  • Built-in arpeggiator
  • Chord mode
  • Hold function
  • Octave up and down buttons
  • Semitone transpose
• Software integration
  • Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments, including Analog Lab: select sounds, browse presets and smart-assigned controls
  • 1 DAW preset for automatic integration with any major DAWs
  • DAW Transport Control with MCU protocol for every other DAWs
  • Up to 5 user presets for a totally customizable experience
• Included Software titles & services
  • Analog Lab Intro
  • Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle of your choice: Beats, Band or Electronic
  • Loopcloud 2-month subscription + 2 free sample packs
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Melodics unlimited trial subscription + bonus lessons
  • MIDI Control Center
• Connectivity
  • USB-C connects to computers and iPad
  • MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
  • Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
  • USB powered
• Platform Specifications
  • Windows
    • Win 10+ (64bit)
    • 4 GB RAM
    • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
    • 3GB free hard disk space
    • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
    • ARM processors not supported on Windows
      • Required configuration
        • Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).  
  • Apple
    • Mac OS 11+
    • 4 GB RAM
    • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
    • 3GB free hard disk space
    • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
      • Work with ASC
        • An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.
• ​Dimensions: 2.13 x 19.80 x 7.20 in ( 54 x 503 x 183 mm)
• Weight: 2.58 lb (1.17 kg)

What's in the Box

• MiniLab mk3 Unit
• USB-C to USB-A cable