
You can get your hands on the MiniLab 3 for $109. Multi-function encoders and faders pair with velocity sensitive keys and pads in a clean and striking design, and the keyboard comes with Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Lite, and more free software to get beginners up and running. MiniLab 3Īrturia’s answer to the MPK mini or Launchkey mini, the Minilab 3 is one of the premier options in the universal music controller space.

Get it by itself for $99, or, for a limited time, alongside Augmented STRINGS and VOICES as part of the Augmented Trio bundle for $199. Built around the legendary Steinway Model D grand piano, this VST gives you the power to completely mold your sound with a variety of effects, macros, and other useful features. High-quality and highly customizable, Augmented GRAND PIANO is a typically Arturia blend of well-sampled sound and deep modulation options. | HOT DEAL: New Sound of Techno (Melodic Techno sample pack) – Click here to checkout Just a few days ago, on October 18th, the French outfit dropped not one but FOUR new pieces of gear on the same day! Augmented Grand Piano, MiniLab 3, MiniFuse 4, and MiniFreak are all out now, and we’ve got the low-down on every one of these exciting additions to the Arturia catalog. MusicRadar verdict: The MicroLab may not tick all the boxes for a studio controller keyboard, but as a super portable travelling device it hits the mark.It has been a very busy month for our friends at Arturia, who have proven once again that they will never cease to find ways to amaze us. Having said that, there is some pretty stiff competition out there that can provide more features for roughly the same spend. So although this is a very affordable, basic device it still oozes quality. It's then maximised the design and functionality. Arturia has set realistic feature limits rather than try to incorporate too much. Most impressive is probably Arturia’s own Analog Lab Lite, which includes more than 500 presets and dovetails in nicely as mentioned above. MicroLab’s bundled software includes Bitwig Studio 8-Track and UVI’s Grand Piano Model D. Meanwhile the matt finish on the pitch and mod strips provides a nice contrast to the glossy keyboard keys. MicroLab continues this tradition, and although the small key design won’t suit everyone, the action is positive, quiet and feels robust enough to handle plenty of abuse.


We’ve tried a number of Arturia keyboards and the keybeds are excellent. (Image credit: Future) Performance and verdict
