Arturia MiniLab 3 Rose Quartz – compact MIDI controller keyboard for music production

Arturia MiniLab 3 Rose Quartz 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 features 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 gives you full control over virtual instruments, samplers and DAW projects while offering a comfortable layout with pads, encoders and sliders.

The Rose Quartz edition features a stylish and modern pink finish that stands out in any studio setup. Its elegant design combines aesthetics with functionality, making it both a powerful production tool and a visually appealing controller for creative workspaces.

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 popular DAWs
• up to 5 user presets

Creative control over your music production

MiniLab 3 is designed to streamline the creative workflow. With seamless integration with major DAWs, you can control projects in real time, record instrument parts, tweak 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
• use DAW transport controls (play, stop, record)
• create rhythmic sequences using the arpeggiator

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

Included software – complete music production suite

MiniLab 3 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 V Collection and Pigments
• 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 high-quality samples and loops
• Melodics – interactive lessons for learning keyboard and pad performance

This software bundle turns MiniLab 3 into a complete music production ecosystem, providing everything from instruments and effects to learning tools.

Applications

The MIDI controller is suitable for many music production scenarios:

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

Its compact size makes it easy to carry in a backpack, making it perfect for producers on the move.

Technical specifications

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

Build and design

The controller is built with portability and durability in mind. Its lightweight yet solid construction makes it perfect for both studio use and mobile setups.

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

Box contents

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

Why choose this MIDI controller?

If you're looking for a compact and versatile MIDI controller that provides complete control over your music production workflow, MiniLab 3 is an excellent choice. With professional features, intuitive operation and a powerful software bundle, it allows you to start producing music immediately after unboxing.