Get more from your MiniLab 3
free software, tutorials & more
Discover a suite of pro-grade software that provides everything you need to start making audio content out-of-the-box.
Get started
with MiniLab 3
Get your MiniLab 3 up and running and kick start your musical journey.
Set up
MiniLab 3
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- Connect MiniLab 3 to your computer, from the interface’s USB port.
- Download and install Analog Lab.
- Launch the software and follow the instructions inside Analog Labto set up your MiniLab 3.
Why Analog Lab?
Analog Lab manages both your MiniLab 3 and your sound content.
- Keep your MiniLab 3 up-to-date
- Manage & tweak sounds in depth
- Integrate MiniLab 3 into your Studio
- Access 500 vintage and modern sounds from our award-winning V Collection.
If you’re looking for specific and custom MIDI mappings, you can find them here →
If you're experiencing issues with the installation process, let us help you →
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Learn more
with our MiniLab 3 tutorials
Start your creative journey with confidence. Explore essential features, tips and tricks on how to design your own sounds, other music production hacks and much more.
Tutorials playlist
1. Overview
Lena introduces you to our universal music-making controller, giving you a guided tour of its fresh features, hidden talents, and the amazing sounds & software it comes with.
2. Using Analog Lab
Lena explores the seamless link between MiniLab 3 and Analog Lab, our easy-to-use library of award-winning synth & keyboard sounds. Control every aspect of this software with MiniLab 3's flexible controls.
3. How To Use Chord Mode & the Arpeggiator
In this video, Yetundey takes a closer look at MiniLab 3's inspiring chord & melody creation features, making wrong notes a thing of the past and bringing your musical ideas to life.
4. How To Control Ableton Live
Yetundey shows you how to integrate your MiniLab 3 with Ableton Live, to make the most out of your creative DAW workflow.
5. How To Control FL Studio
Yetundey shows you how to integrate your MiniLab 3 with FL Studio, to make the most out of your creative DAW workflow.
6. How To Control Bitwig
Yetundey shows you how to integrate your MiniLab 3 with Bitwig, to make the most out of your creative DAW workflow.
7. How To Control Logic Pro
Lena shows you how to integrate your MiniLab 3 with Logic Pro, to make the most out of your creative DAW workflow.
8. How To Control Reason
Yetundey shows you how to integrate your MiniLab 3 with Reason, to make the most out of your creative DAW workflow.
9. How To Control an External Device
In this video Lena shows you how to control your external synthesizer with MiniLab 3, using its keyboard, faders, and knobs to control pitch and various parameters of your instrument's signal path, as well as exploring how to assign CC values with Midi Control Center. Overview
Lena introduces you to our universal music-making controller, giving you a guided tour of its fresh features, hidden talents, and the amazing sounds & software it comes with.
Download
included software from our partners
Alongside Arturia Software, we provide a selection of industry-standard plugins and software from our partners to accelerate your music production journey.
Music production and recording software
to create, mix and export your tracks
Ableton Live Lite 12
One of the most popular music production, recording and performing platforms in the world, Ableton Live Lite lets you create, mix, and export your tracks.
How to install
Even more software instruments
for deep and rich piano sounds
Komplete Select
Choose between 3 different bundles. Craft with iconic synths, sampled sounds, and effects from Komplete 15 Select - a hand-picked production toolkit.
How to install
UVI Grand Piano Model D
The UVI Model D puts the sound of the famous Steinway Model D grand piano at your fingertips, sampled in exquisite detail and ready to play. Capture the sound of the most famous concert hall pianos in your own studio.
How to install
Even more inspiration
from samples to music theory
Loopcloud
A 2-month subscription to Loopcloud gives you millions of hi-def royalty-free samples, from lo-fi drum loops to punchy vocal one-shots, and add them to your personal collection for life. Beat-making essentials.
How to install
Melodics
If you're new to keyboards, music theory or DAW production, get started with a subscription to Melodics. The app gives you lessons, tips and tricks to suit your style, so you can improve your skills while you make music.
How to install
Find more information
with our manuals and cheatsheet
Download our cheatsheets for an overview of MiniLab 3's controls:
To learn even more, you can find the manuals on MiniLab 3's Resources page:
Integrate
MiniLab 3 into your setup
MiniLab 3 integrates seamlessly with all major Digital Audio Workstations right out of the box, including automatically mapped controls to play, pause, record, and trigger loops.
FL Studio
Cubase
Reason
Logic
Bitwig
AbletonIf you cannot control your Digital Audio Workstation directly from MiniLab 3 - explore our custom controller mappings.
Go to custom controller mappings for MiniLab 3 →
You can also dive deeper and create custom MIDI mappings for your specific needs with our MIDI Control Center:
