MIDI controllers Arturia

Arturia MiniLab 3

Name: Arturia MiniLab 3
Brand: Arturia

The classy mini controller with an excellent software bundle.

Keys 25

Action light unweighted

Footprint width ~34 cm plus seating

Price range €90 1 dealer · observed 2026-08-24

Where it sits

Its price class holds 7 MIDI controllers between €105 and €220 (EU street prices) – the Arturia MiniLab 3 sits in the lower third there. The Arturia KeyStep 37 from the same brand sits around €68 above it. At a comparable price the comparison also lists AKAI MPK Mini MK3 and Nektar SE61.

Strengths & limits

In its favour

Very solid feel for its size
Analog Lab Intro etc. included – great sounds instantly

Against it

Mini keys (see MPK): not for learning piano

Price comparison

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Technical data

Action	25 mini keys, 8 Pads, 8 Encoder, 4 Fader
Display	OLED display (small)
Weight	1,5 kg
Connections	USB-C (MIDI), Sustain, MIDI Out
Features	Analog-Lab-Intro-Software, Arpeggiator, Hold-Modus

25 mini keys, 8 Pads, 8 Encoder, 4 Fader
Screen: OLED display (small)
Analog-Lab-Intro-Software
Arpeggiator
Hold-Modus
Connection: USB-C (MIDI)
Connection: Sustain
Connection: MIDI Out
Weight: 1,5 kg
Powered over USB – no separate power supply needed
Works with any DAW (Logic, Ableton, GarageBand, FL Studio)

Arturia MiniLab 3 – key specs at a glance

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Part of these sets

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Alternatives in the same category

AKAI MPK Mini MK3 €105
The best-selling mini controller: 25 mini keys, pads and knobs for music production.

Nektar SE61 €82
The honest budget 61 controller: keys, pitch/mod, done.

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 €128–135
61 full-size keys as a no-frills USB controller – a lot of keyboard for the money.

Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 €166–183
The studio controller: 49 full-size keys, faders, pads, DAW integration.

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