Arturia Minilab 3 MIDI keyboard: how it competes // Review, tutorial w/ Ableton Live, Analog Lab MK3

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Overview
4:30 Chord mode
5:00 Arpeggiator
7:00 Analog lab
10:30 Preset FX
11:00 Multis
11:30 DAWs
12:10 Ableton
13:20 Live looping
14:00 Devices
14:45 Config
16:00 Ports
16:25 Pros & cons
19:00 More info
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@enedark Жыл бұрын

Companies should just hire you to make their release videos. I find your videos WAY better than any other videos out there.

@loopop Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don't accept money from companies but all they have to do is make an interesting product and I'm in for the cost of sending it to me :)

@rizzbod Жыл бұрын

@@loopop so true hehe

@unotoli 2 ай бұрын

@@loopop At least viewers like me, can like subscribe and like. Such a great review. Btw, you can setup YT channel membership, with videos and guides available to members, similar to Patreon, but more popular among lazy youtube viewers ;)

@loopop 2 ай бұрын

@@unotoli thanks yes I’ve considered it - back when I checked it first I couldn’t give the same benefits as on Patreon, but I’ll look again!

@carstensorensen154 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual from KZfaq’s primary source of sober and highly watchable music tech reviews!

@Vishnu-xn4vx Жыл бұрын

That On The Run sequence in the intro. Nice 👌

@bassnsax Жыл бұрын

MiniLab mk2 owner here - I'm really excited by the mk3! USB-C, MIDI Out and countless improvements! The "Control" jack accepts footswitch, sustain, or expression pedals, which would make this a great live performance controller for me!

@flotteur Жыл бұрын

Awesome review, as always ! And this MiniLab 3 really looks awesome

@cryptotrader2779 Жыл бұрын

I was going to buy the MiniLab 2 but now I'm waiting for this. Great review. You sold me !

@DenisDollfus Жыл бұрын

Excellent review - features, comparison with competitor, video quality, information density.... excellent, thanks for that.

@cottonbomb8272 Жыл бұрын

I'm restarting my live work for wedding and party recently, this is just perfect for me. Combined with a 61key pure keyboard, I can play around with all my lovely old songs and funny sound effects. Can't wait for my piece to come. Cheers for this tutorial video, Bravo 👏

@drsumantamajumdar2771 Жыл бұрын

Back again... Brilliant narration as always ! Thank you .

@hostsofmichael Жыл бұрын

AMAZING . I have been waiting for the device for so long. Thank loop0p for this video ❤️

@levirphillips Жыл бұрын

Quickest review in the universe...well done sir. I did not expect this in the feed today! Thank you!

@distantcomets 2 ай бұрын

This is how great this channel is: I accidentally pulled this up even though I already own the Minilab 3 but then I see the Arp in the "side menu" and just learned that it has an arp. For whatever reason I had completely forgotten that it could do this! Thanks, Loopop!

@andrefelixstudio2833 6 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation very informative made me want to run out and buy one tomorrow thank you for your time and putting this video together!

@simonwahlstrom1296 Жыл бұрын

Bought this as soon as I found out about it. It was the perfect fit for me.

@HumbleInitiative Жыл бұрын

Your video production is incredible. ❤

@PersonManManManMan 4 ай бұрын

5:27 Details like _laser notes flying out of controller_ and overall excellent detailed well explained overview of features pivoted me to subscribe

@willfraser5210 20 күн бұрын

Great demonstration. I just bought the Minifuse 2 and this is my next purchase. Thanks

@ndguardian Жыл бұрын

FINALLY, MIDI OUT! It’s about time. I love the Minilabs but the lack of proper MIDI out was frustrating.

@anghelyi Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have a MK2 and I really miss having real MIDI to use with my other synths...

@voidmusic549 Жыл бұрын

Reason I sold mk2 and got a keystep (and sequencer and cv)

@roimanthabah9513 Жыл бұрын

Wdym lack of proper midi out?

@ndguardian Жыл бұрын

@@roimanthabah9513 Previous Minilabs only had USB MIDI, while the MK3 has MIDI DIN out to directly connect to hardware.

@damiothar 9 ай бұрын

OMG finally I found a video that explains how the midi settings work... thanks!

@naeemulhoque1777 9 ай бұрын

Your demos are best. Way better than other youtube channel.

@themiltongroupstudios7943 Жыл бұрын

Good job Bro , I’m highly impressed with the Mini 3 after seeing your demonstration , I got the Mini mk2, but I’m a go ahead and get the Minilab Mk3

@evantraasdahl4040 Жыл бұрын

I am looking into grabbing one of these do it all small midi guys to finally use some soft synths and all that. With 5 pin midi out this is a no brainer. I am glad to have waited a minute.

@cas_vis Ай бұрын

Great video production and review. Thank you.

@PersonManManManMan 4 ай бұрын

Excellent work on the video, keep it up🎉!

@azzozmusic Жыл бұрын

Bravo arturia, very well designed 🙌

@paulsaulpaul 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant. I'd never had known about the external arpeggio sync and how to make it work in Ableton (16:07). This is the most useful review video, but I didn't find it before I bought this controller. Though, it wouldn't have changed my decision. I am pleased with the quality of the midi control center and analog lab software. Notably since publishing the video: the new firmware now supports a transport control mode so that you don't have to hold the shift key to lock the transport controls. There is also a discount (at least in the US) for the full version of Analog Lab once you have the Intro version license this device provides. It is pretty significant. It is a $130 discount that brings it from $200 standalone purchase price to $70 for the upgrade price for Analog Lab V.

@rizzbod Жыл бұрын

Really amazing and very helpful video. thnx man

@itso999 16 күн бұрын

I love the minilab and Arturia hardware in general. I also have the keystep pro and use them side by side at different octaves plus the added encoders and faders. The minilab also fits snugly in my bag for on the go uses. I got the minilab 3 slightly used for $ 80 (no software but i have plenty of that already 😅) and it has become an integral part of my workflow. Great overview, thanks!

@UloPe Жыл бұрын

Nice update! I would have liked to see led rings around the encoders to directly show the current setting of whichever control it’s mapped to instead of just on the screen…

@zbsfm Жыл бұрын

Same, those would probably drive up the price a lot though.

@UloPe Жыл бұрын

@@zbsfm don’t know about “a lot”. But sure adding things always costs more than not doing it.

@BeniRoseMusic Жыл бұрын

Well this explains why the only options I saw on sweetwater last night for the minilab were the inverted and black-on-black versions!

@sthembisomabaso8283 9 ай бұрын

Love the review

@paulsmith1807 6 ай бұрын

Another superb video 🙂

@tomespiro Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Would love to see Studio One integration as well, like in the Keylab MK2.

@DmitryFMusic Жыл бұрын

Hello! I have a question: is it true that the black keys of this keyboard is "louder" that the white ones? I was told that it has unbalanced dynamics and if you press the black key softly enough it will get maximum velocity most of the time

@0711RC Жыл бұрын

Thanks, GREAT info!

@sinewaymusic Жыл бұрын

Shift commands for transport buttons is insane. Who wants that? A bit smaller throw on those faders and they could have fit in dedicated transport buttons underneath them. Would have made this an instant buy.

@heimdall4148 Жыл бұрын

You can lock the shift button now with new firmware :)

@keiz_ Жыл бұрын

Dang for the price, it's an impressive piece of gear! Just picked up a used Keylab MkII earlier this year, so probably won't get, but do wish it had an arpeggiator. Makes me wonder if they're going to release a Keylab mk3 soon....

@KipCount Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm waiting for. Still getting this Minilab because I need (want) a secondary small controller to replace a very old Midiman Oxygen 8 controller I've got. But definitely looking forward to Keylab 61 Mk3!

@mad.9 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'd really like to see what they could do with a new keylab mk3 too

@metropolis_border Жыл бұрын

btw. there was an update today V1.1 - for example with new transport bank feature (no shift function is needed for transport), and other new stuff

@classyB916 8 ай бұрын

Does it include the scale mode (like the Keystep has)? One article says it does, but Arturia's own material doesn't mention it

@drindy5166 Жыл бұрын

How to defeat no note repeat... Loopop for the win! 👊😍👍

@loopop Жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🙏🏻

@dans.8198 Жыл бұрын

Would have been nice to have CV/Gate out for modular, but no sequencer is probably the reason why they are missing. In mk4 perhaps?

@vwvwvwvvw6143 Жыл бұрын

They have beatstep and keylab for that

@vwvwvwvvw6143 Жыл бұрын

Keystep*

@va941 Жыл бұрын

It always seemed weird that NI dont have pads or faders on the KK series keyboards...now even more so, might have to replace the m32 with this thing.

@seventfour9247 Жыл бұрын

would love to see a comparison between this and LaunchKey Mini mk3. I love that both of them have Midi out.

@loopop Жыл бұрын

I discuss that in the end

@seventfour9247 Жыл бұрын

@@loopop im so sorry^^

@squirrel_82 Жыл бұрын

PINK FLOYD!!!!!!! You made my day.

@DJCJ999 5 ай бұрын

I would like to hear more of that Pink Floyd patch :D

@andybside Жыл бұрын

Dude, what was that Pink Floyd sound right in the beginning? That was awesome!!!

@DuckForPope Жыл бұрын

This looks like a lot of fun! I just wish they would update the keystep pro already... 😓

@torenordmark7127 Жыл бұрын

Great intro for a newbie

@billiedoesbeats 3 ай бұрын

Midi and smooooth ableton integration? I'm in.

@chrisplaining Жыл бұрын

Current version of Analog Lab V (Intro) doesn't support the Preset FX edit and requires an upgrade for 69$ :(

@robertsaunders7179 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your terrific review. I have the Yamaha DGX670 (full 88 key arranger keyboard) which I love and use as my MIDI controller with my preferred DAW Cakewalk by Bandlab, NI Komplete Kontrol and PluginGuru's Unify. I am very new to this new world of DAW'S and VST PLUGINS but since my DGX670 unfortunately lacks an Arpeggiator or Modulation Wheel I would like to know if it would be possible to setup the Arturia MK3 to control my software with it's PODS and Sliders while still being able to use my Yamaha DGX670 as my keyboard input device? I apologize if this is a silly question, but I only started learning the piano in my retirement years and although I am comfortable working with software and computers due to my IT background, I still have so much to learn about this music technology. I hope you can find the time to respond to my question and I thank you kindly in advance.

@loopop Жыл бұрын

Yes sure, you can connect multiple MIDI controllers to your computer and use them simultaneously

@arnoud500 Жыл бұрын

Love the ver well review...does it work good with Maschine software?

@particular_noise Жыл бұрын

Besides price and key size, what's the differences between minilab 3 and keylab 25? I use ableton mostly....

@mikeKidLazy Жыл бұрын

Is there any way in which you can install the configuration software for the Minilab 3 on a computer which is not connected to the internet at all? As in, downloading the installation files on a computer which does have internet, then taking those files (using a USB flash drive or something) to the non-connected computer and running them from there? Or is the internet connection mandatory in order to install the software?

@re5128 6 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@JWNRW59 Жыл бұрын

So tempted to sell my Launchkey 49 and replace it with one of these just from the point of view of size. I get it’s not the all-singing, all-dancing of the larger Novation, but it’s a very compelling option for sure. How is it with Garage Band??

@DopamineOverload Жыл бұрын

Dope. Lots of new gear announcements, today.

@Motocicleiros Жыл бұрын

I am sold.

@martingifford5415 Жыл бұрын

I hate having to push the black knob to make a selection. It should select as soon as you stop turning.

@es__music Жыл бұрын

Are the controls automatically mapped to the V collection 9 or just to Analog Labs?

@noteimporta2880 Жыл бұрын

From what I have read.. yes this automatically integrates into analog lab and v collection

@NicleT 2 ай бұрын

How's the keybed? Is it equivalent to the Keystep lineup or more like the Akai's MPK Mini?

@oleglark416 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review @loopop. Do you have any plans to do the review of KeyLab Essential 49 MK3? I am on a market for my first MIDI controller now and considering between Launchkey 37 and KeyLab Essential 49 MK3. Your review would give huge value. Thanks!

@loopop 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Not any time soon but I do want to get to it

@jloiben12 Жыл бұрын

When are the rest of the MK3s coming out?

@KipCount Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm waiting for. Based on this new Minilab, the Keylab Mk3 should be amazing.

@Alex_Martz 11 ай бұрын

Anyone have compared the feel of the keys on this one vs the Novation launchkey mini MK3?, I have the Novation but the only thing I don't like is the feel of the mini keys because you have to press them really hard to get a decent velocity output

@pesto12601 Жыл бұрын

Guess the Arturia free for review models must have all shipped at the same time.. TAetro, loopop, Bobeats, etc... all reviewing the item wihtin a few hours of each other.. LOL... wish I was popular enough to get free gear from manufactures!

@albertwingz Жыл бұрын

1:42 is there Rick Roll Intro? Thanks for the review, it’s excited to have more new features in MK3

@loopop Жыл бұрын

Thanks and what a missed opportunity!

@finality4795 Жыл бұрын

4:30 what is that display where it shows which notes you press? Trying to learn to play piano, that would be really helpful.

@anttiiivonen9742 Ай бұрын

Many thanks for your ARTURIA mini3 introduction. PLEASE Could you show also the settings! I cannot use analog lab and Ableton live together. I pick a nice sound from analog but I hear nothing when I change DAW. THANKS AGAIN. 🤘

@Beats_and_Shades Жыл бұрын

Question… if i turn the master bass of a preset completely down to -10 dB does that cut out all of the low frequencies or are they just not hearable anymore ? Sorry I’m a newb and would appreciate some help on this many thanks 🙏

@sem2669 10 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if there is a way for the faders to be connected to the volume of multiple channels, instead of different parameters of 1 channel?

@christophelc6476 Жыл бұрын

hello :) thx for this video ^^ to connect it to an MPC one, the best is this Arturia or the Akai MK3 mini? or they do the same... thx :)

@danielbarbieri8199 9 ай бұрын

Hello Does it work with MPC ? Can the sliders be assigned to some tracks volume on the MPC ? Can the pads be assigned to mute/unmute tracks on the PMC ? Thanks, Daniel

@incaroads001 Жыл бұрын

midi out is what I was looking for. companies have annoyingly stopped putting proper midi on their products. that would be fine if usb were peer to peer, but it isn't. presonus support would be nice since that's what I use, but I'll deal with it. Also, I'm going to hate when I buy this one and then see the 37 key version come out a week later. this should really have 37 keys. 25 is just a pita. CV too. just one would be fine.

@baqcasanke Жыл бұрын

Ok but a 37 key keyboard with gate and cv is a totally different product then what this is intended to be…..

@SKashif7 Жыл бұрын

How's it with Studio One

@matstjean Жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Thanks! What about the key feel compare to the keystep?

@loopop Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It feels very similar (though no aftertouch here)

@mikelazarev5833 Жыл бұрын

I have a question. For custom User Templates, which would control other external synths via MIDI, is there a way to name the knobs and faders? I don't mind if the screen just shows the MIDI value from 0-127, but it is completely unfriendly for it to just display "Knob 1" or "Fader 1". I'm no expert, but it should be simple to program, considering that it already receives these details for Arturia Analog Lab via USB. And yes, I think that MIDI Control Center would probably require an update as well to allow for these to be saved. Am I missing something? How are other people dealing with this, if at all?

@iviceversa Жыл бұрын

same, lookin around for some answer, i have MCC and firmware updated. No damn idea.

@GoncaloSnot Жыл бұрын

Greate video! Sorry if I missed that in the video, but if you move the faders using the software, would the physical faders move to translate the new value/position?

@loopop Жыл бұрын

Thanks and no unfortunately, controllers that do that cost A LOT more than this

@GoncaloSnot Жыл бұрын

@@loopop Thanks for the reply dude. Never worked with a midi controller, I'm looking to buy my first one. This seems to be the right choice for my budget. Cheers!

@Turtles8179 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Can’t find the answer to this anywhere- does the FL studio integration work for every feature or just some as a generic midi controller. Am I better off getting Fl Key? I just rly like the look of the mini lab

@loopop Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm not familiar with that integration

@shravansharma9738 9 ай бұрын

could you please share comparison with Launchkey mini mk3?

@ferenclucas2842 9 ай бұрын

The keys of the minilab looknway better than the mpk which I could see as you are playing them, as I have an mpk and not a big fan of the keys. I'm switching to this controller thanks for the great video

@micheldejesus3319 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to have a minilab with a minifuse audio interface integrated.

@blkrbbt Жыл бұрын

My big take away is that Ziv is left handed! That's impressive that I just noticed now.

@donvittoriosierra Жыл бұрын

The thing I haven't seen is an ipad based review of this keyboard and how they integrate with cubasis and other apps

@judor5705 Жыл бұрын

Does the Keystep 37 allow to browse Presets in the same was as this keyboard in Analog Lab?

@tonylancer7367 Жыл бұрын

1. Can this be powered from the iPhone alone or does it need an external power source to use it with an iPhone? 2. Feel of keys between this and the Novation LaunchKey MK3? Also which is "better" in integration with Ableton between this and the Novation board? 3. Can note repeat divisions (1/16, 1/32, etc) can be added in a firmware update? Also side question: Why is it not possible to make these mini keyboards have Bluetooth? It would be so convenient to have bluetooth and connect wirelessly to your iPhone/iPad/Mac or Android/Windows machine and be truly mobile with no wires.

@loopop Жыл бұрын

1. I just tried with an iPhone 13 Pro and it works! 2. Better keys on Minilab (subjective opinion), better integration with Novation 3. Can they, probably. Will they? I have no idea. Bluetooth - yes they can, it's probably an issue of cost vs demand

@tonylancer7367 Жыл бұрын

@@loopop Wait, with number 1, the iPhone can power the Minilab? I remember you mentioned that you need a power bank for the Novation Mini MK3.

@loopop Жыл бұрын

@@tonylancer7367 I don’t remember what I said about the novation keyboard, or what the results of my test were but I just tried powering minilab 3 with an iPhone 13 Pro, and it worked…

@florianrameau3546 Жыл бұрын

It works with iPhones and iPads, and there is also a "Low power" mode, to work with older phones that supply lower power

@Rizamusic Жыл бұрын

Quick question - on the Novation SL MKIII, when I click on a parameter in one of my plugins within Ableton, that parameter pops up on the Novation’s screen and I am able to affect that parameter by turning the knob on the Novation. Does that same capability exist on the Minilab 3? So far I have only seen demos of it affecting Ableton’s macros

@loopop Жыл бұрын

yes, but it's only the first 8 parameters

@windowbreezes Жыл бұрын

it looks and would feel like my microlab. could have made the faders lower in height, flat but robust like the knobs. you know, just to lower broken-parts anxiety.

@korynt3984 Жыл бұрын

They should provide a way to latch the pad page with transport control or to easy change these pages with a button. They really dropped the ball hard on this.

@valdir7426 Жыл бұрын

that will probably be a much requested feature for a firmware upgrade

@ultramike3 7 ай бұрын

Was added in a firmware update! It's even better now!

@myofusion99 Жыл бұрын

Can we use arturia minilab can support with FL Studio for mobile and Synthesia?

@myofusion99 Жыл бұрын

Can we use with android smart phone and what app that arturia can support?

@JoshTobaquero Жыл бұрын

is it harder to produce EDM with the one verses the 49 key one?

@Philaygah 10 ай бұрын

Does it Work standAlone like The Akai mini? For live looping and gigs? With no computer?

@kickrocks4766 8 ай бұрын

I cant get the transport control buttons like the loop or start/stop recording to work with GarageBand, any idea why?

@arpan-jaziel-ghosh 10 ай бұрын

Is there any Capture Midi function for Ableton Live in Minilab MK3?

@kostoglotow Жыл бұрын

Loopop, a German reviewer wrote 10 days ago that the endless encoders behave like potis would, i.e. after switching tracks/devices you'd have to move them across their current value (takeover) before having an effect - not registering changes immediately, like you'd expect from an encoder. Which Arturia support confirmed as intended/expected behavior, he claims. Did you notice anything about that in your time with the controller? Was it an issue when/if you used multiple instances of Analog Lab, switching between them?

@loopop Жыл бұрын

I don't recall trying this with Analog Lab but in Ableton I indeed encountered this and changed the takeover mode to value scaling which solves the problem somewhat

@ombracorta Жыл бұрын

Hi, what controller would recommend for a 12y old kid, for starting producing music with a Mac or an iPad? What's the most user friendly and easy to learn between Arteria Minilab 3 and Akai MPK 3? Thanks

@spiralmoment Жыл бұрын

I don't know about user friendly, I don't think there's much of a difference. But the Arturia looks like a much nicer controller, it has better knobs and it has faders as well. Those short fat knobs on the akai are not nice to twist at all. I have an older mpk, but I'm getting the Arturia instead.

@spiralmoment Жыл бұрын

the m-audio pro oxygen mini looks nice as well.