{"product_id":"arturia-minilab-3-universal-midi-controller-black-orange","title":"Arturia Minilab 3 Universal Midi Controller, Black\/Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arturia MiniLab 3 Orange is a compact 25-key universal MIDI controller for making music with software instruments, DAWs, and compatible external MIDI equipment. It provides hands-on keyboard, pad, fader, and encoder control in a small desktop-friendly format. It is designed to reduce reliance on mouse-based editing while keeping core performance and production controls within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis controller suits beginner producers, mobile creators, musicians with limited desk space, and players who want a compact second keyboard for a larger studio. Its slim velocity-sensitive keys support melodic playing, while the RGB pads provide tactile access to drum programming, triggering, and transport functions. The compact form factor also makes it practical for laptop-based production setups and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiniLab 3 does not generate sound on its own; it sends MIDI performance and control data to connected software or external MIDI instruments. Its velocity-sensitive keyboard and velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads provide expressive input for virtual instruments and drum parts. Pitch-bend and modulation touch strips add performance control without taking up extra space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArturia equips the MiniLab 3 with eight endless encoders, four faders, a clickable browsing encoder, and a mini OLED display for real-time feedback. Built-in Arpeggiator, Chord, Hold, octave-shift, and semitone-transpose functions support quick idea creation directly from the controller. Integration modes for Arturia software and DAW control help map common functions to the hardware controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB-C provides bus-powered connectivity to a computer or compatible iPad, while the 5-pin DIN MIDI output can address external MIDI hardware. A 1\/4-inch TRS control input accepts a sustain pedal, expression pedal, or footswitch for expanded performance control. MiniLab 3 can serve as a portable production controller on its own or as a compact control surface within a broader hardware-and-software music setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 Slim Keys:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velocity-sensitive keys provide compact melodic and chord performance control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRGB Performance Pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads support drums, triggering, and transport duties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands-On Mixing Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight endless encoders and four faders enable direct parameter adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOLED Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini display and clickable browser encoder provide clear visual feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Performance Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arpeggiator, Chord, Hold, octave, and transpose functions aid composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C and 5-pin DIN MIDI connect software and external gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MiniLab 3 Orange uses a compact low-profile controller layout with orange and black styling, slim keys, RGB-backlit pads, touch-strip performance controls, and an integrated mini display. Arturia specifies a design using a minimum of 50% recycled plastic and fully recyclable packaging. The controller is sized for compact desktop, laptop, and portable production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect the controller to a computer or compatible iPad through USB-C using the supplied USB-A-to-USB-C cable; it is USB bus-powered and class-compliant. For external MIDI instruments, connect the 5-pin DIN MIDI output to the receiving device, and connect an optional sustain, expression, or footswitch pedal to the 1\/4-inch TRS control input. Register the unit to access the applicable software bundle, downloads, and firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARTURIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47991192092835,"sku":"MINILAB 3 ORANGE","price":90.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5416\/9507\/files\/51yRJY5XqcL.jpg?v=1786666959","url":"https:\/\/nsiexport.com\/products\/arturia-minilab-3-universal-midi-controller-black-orange","provider":"NSI Export","version":"1.0","type":"link"}