The popular 25-key MIDI controller gets a fresh look with new Rose Quartz and Aquamarine special editions, bringing the same feature-packed package to producers who want a bit more personality in their setup.
Not every piece of studio gear needs to make a visual statement, but it sure doesn’t hurt. Arturia has released two new special edition colourways for the MiniLab 3 MIDI controller, Rose Quartz and Aquamarine. Both come loaded with the same feature set that’s made the MiniLab 3 a go-to for producers at every level.
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The MiniLab 3 packs a lot into a small design. The 25-note slim keyboard is flanked by two banks of eight RGB velocity and pressure-sensitive pads, eight rotary encoders, four sliders, a mini display, and a clickable browsing knob, so you’ll have enough hands-on control without it taking over your desk. Creative tools like a built-in arpeggiator, Chord mode, octave and transpose controls, and custom DAW scripts are all on board, along with USB-C connectivity and a 5-pin DIN MIDI output for hooking up external gear.
Key features:
- 25-note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard
- 2 banks of 8 RGB velocity and pressure-sensitive pads
- 8 rotary encoders, 4 sliders, mini display
- Built-in arpeggiator, Chord mode, DAW transport control
- USB-C and 5-pin DIN MIDI output
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, NI Komplete 15 Select, and more
- 5-year warranty, 50% recycled plastic construction
The software bundle is generous for a controller at this level. Analog Lab Intro comes loaded with 500+ curated presets, and that’s before you factor in Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select, a two-month Loopcloud subscription with two free sample packs, and a Melodics trial with bonus lessons. For anyone just getting started, it’s a great head start that’ll have you creating in no time.
Built with longevity in mind, the MiniLab 3 carries a five-year warranty, a construction that uses a minimum of 50% recycled plastic, and 100% recycled packaging.
Both the Rose Quartz and Aquamarine editions feature RGB pad backlighting that complements each finish nicely. Compact, lightweight, and compatible with a wide range of setups from bedroom studios to live rigs, they’re due to land in late March.
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