Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller

Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller, White

The Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller was $119 when we checked it on 2026-10-19. It has not moved from that price across 9 checks since 2026-08-18. Best for: Producers who want the keybed the Reddit thread rated highest, with faders and arp/chord tools built in.

Universal music-making controller Find your own flow and enjoy making music with a plug-and-play MIDI keyboard that does it all. MiniLab 3 gives you easy controls, great-feeling keys, and a fully-integrated all-in-one software package that’s ready to get creative right out the box! Great for beginners, fit for pros You need plug-and-play simplicity, pro software, and quality sounds. You need to tweak every aspect of your mix in an instant to make your music shine. Don't sweat it-MiniLab 3 has you covered. Easy to use No music theory or production skills needed to enjoy MiniLab 3. Control your DAW, explore new sounds, and get pro-level tracks and mixes with ease. Every sound you need included MiniLab 3 is pre-mapped for most DAWs, giving you tactile control and a full production suite of so

Why we picked it

Best for: Producers who want the keybed the Reddit thread rated highest, with faders and arp/chord tools built in.

The thread's top-voted answer by a wide margin, with 8 pads, 8 knobs and 4 faders plus built-in arpeggiator, chord and hold modes.

What we like

+ 8 pads, 8 knobs and 4 faders give more physical control than the budget pick
+ Built-in arpeggiator, chord and note-hold modes for quick idea generation
+ Ships with the Analog Lab Intro software bundle at the time of writing
+ Highest-rated pick in the lineup at 4.7 stars across 3,400-plus reviews

Watch outs

- Pads are shallower and less satisfying for hard finger-drumming than the Akai's
- Still 25 keys, so wide chord voicings mean octave-shifting
- White finish shows fingerprints and grime faster than black

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Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller price history

9 weekly checks of our own, from 2026-08-18 to 2026-10-19. How our price tracking works

$119.00

Aug 18Sep 2Sep 18Oct 3Oct 19

$119.00 at all 9 checks we have taken, Aug 18 to Oct 19, 2026.

Every observation (9)

Date	Price	Source
Aug 18, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check
Aug 31, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check
Sep 7, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check
Sep 14, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check
Sep 21, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check
Oct 1, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check
Oct 5, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check
Oct 12, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check
Oct 19, 2026	$119.00	Weekly check

About this item

GO WITH YOUR FLOW: MiniLab 3 is an easy keyboard controller that adapts to your needs, your style and your workflow, so you can make music just the way you like it. It lets you control instruments, mute tracks, punch in

Details

Connectivity Technology: USB
Compatible Devices: PC
Color: White
Material Type: Plastic
Brand Name: Arturia
Model Name: MiniLab 3
Model Number: MiniLab 3

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Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller: common questions

Is the Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller worth it?

The thread's top-voted answer by a wide margin, with 8 pads, 8 knobs and 4 faders plus built-in arpeggiator, chord and hold modes. Its Amazon listing shows 4.7 out of 5 stars across 3,482 ratings, which is the retailer's figure and not our verdict.

How much does the Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller cost?

The Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller was $119 when we checked it on 2026-10-19. Prices change often, so the live retailer link carries the current number.

Is now a good time to buy the Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller?

We have checked the Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller 9 times since 2026-08-18 and the price has not moved from $119. Our record shows no drop and no rise.