Arturia MiniLab 3 Aquamarine – compact MIDI controller keyboard for music production

Arturia MiniLab 3 Aquamarine is a modern MIDI controller keyboard designed for music producers, beatmakers, composers and creators working in DAW environments. This compact controller combines intuitive controls, high-quality velocity-sensitive keys and powerful creative tools that help transform musical ideas into finished tracks.

Thanks to plug-and-play connectivity, simply connect the controller to your computer or iPad and start producing music instantly. MiniLab 3 provides hands-on control over virtual instruments, samplers and DAW projects while offering a comfortable layout with pads, encoders and sliders.

The Aquamarine edition features a fresh turquoise-inspired finish that gives the controller a modern and stylish look. Its unique color makes it stand out in any studio setup while maintaining the professional design Arturia is known for.

Key features

• 25 velocity-sensitive slim keys
• 16 RGB pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity (2 banks of 8)
• 8 rotary encoders for parameter control
• 4 control sliders
• 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation
• built-in arpeggiator
• Chord mode
• Hold function
• octave shift buttons
• semitone transpose
• mini display with browsing knob
• deep integration with major DAWs
• up to 5 user presets

Creative control over your music production

MiniLab 3 is designed to make music creation faster and more intuitive. With seamless integration with popular DAWs, you can control projects in real time, record instrument parts, adjust effects and browse presets without using a mouse.

The controller allows you to:

• program drum beats using the pads
• play melodies and chords on the keyboard
• control synthesizer parameters
• adjust mix levels and effects
• operate DAW transport controls (play, stop, record)
• create rhythmic sequences using the built-in arpeggiator

This makes MiniLab 3 ideal for home studios, mobile producers and live performance setups.

Included software – complete music production suite

MiniLab 3 Aquamarine comes with a powerful bundle of professional music production software so you can start creating music right out of the box.

• Analog Lab Intro – access to hundreds of synth and keyboard presets from Arturia libraries
• Ableton Live Lite – one of the world’s most popular DAWs for recording, producing and performing music
• UVI Model D – detailed sampled version of the legendary Steinway Model D concert grand piano
• Native Instruments Komplete Select – a collection of synths, sampled instruments and studio-grade effects
• Loopcloud – access to millions of samples and loops
• Melodics – interactive lessons for learning keyboard and pad performance

This software bundle transforms MiniLab 3 into a complete music production ecosystem with everything you need to create, record and produce music.

Applications

• electronic music production
• hip-hop and beat making
• film scoring and sound design
• controlling virtual instruments
• live performance with DAW software
• mobile music production

Technical specifications

• 25 velocity-sensitive keys
• 16 RGB performance pads
• 8 rotary encoders
• 4 sliders
• USB-C connection to computer or iPad
• MIDI 5-pin DIN output
• control input for sustain / expression / footswitch pedal
• USB powered

Build and design

• weight: approx. 1 kg
• dimensions: 356 × 219 × 54 mm
• compact portable design
• ergonomic control layout

Box contents

• Arturia MiniLab 3 Aquamarine MIDI controller
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• software bundle
• virtual instruments and sound libraries

Why choose MiniLab 3?

If you’re looking for a compact and versatile MIDI controller that provides full control over your music production workflow, MiniLab 3 Aquamarine is an excellent choice. With professional features, intuitive operation and a powerful software bundle, you can start creating music immediately after unboxing.