Arturia MiniLab 3

Name: Arturia MiniLab 3
Brand: Arturia

Ranked #6 of 6 in Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers for Beat Makers and Producers (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Arturia MiniLab 3

Best for: A compact board that still has faders

5.3/10

What we like

4 faders in a 25-key size
Arpeggiator and chord mode built in
5-pin MIDI out

Watch out for

Slim keys
Only 25 keys

Score breakdown

Keys 20%

Drum pads 20%

Knobs / encoders 15%

Faders 15%

Key aftertouch * 15%

5-pin MIDI out 15%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Keys	25
Drum pads	8
Knobs / encoders	8
Faders	4
Key aftertouch	Not listed
5-pin MIDI out	Yes
Pads	8 RGB pads (16 via 2 banks), velocity and pressure sensitive
Extras	Touch strips, arpeggiator, chord mode, OLED
Price	Check price