Arturia MicroLab MK3 Release - Compact USB/MIDI Keyboard

Arturia introduces the third generation of its portable MIDI controller. Meet the Arturia MicroLab MK3 in black and white housing!

The novelty boasts a premium keyboard with 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys identical to those of the MiniLab 3 model. It also has two pitch/mod touch strips, a sustain pedal input, a chord mode, and a USB-C bus-powered port. The product comes with software such as Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, and the Arturia Software Center.

Main Features:

• High Quality Keybed: 25-note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard, responsive and expressive.
• Controls: 2 touch strips for pitch bend and modulation | 4 control buttons for octave shift and navigation.
• Smart Features: Chord Mode – Play full chords with a single key | Hold function | Octave up and down buttons | Semitone transpose.
• Software Integration: Seamless compatibility with all major DAWs and soft synths | Analog Lab & V Collection browsing – 500 curated sounds instantly.
• Included Software: Analog Lab Intro & Ableton Live Lite
• Connectivity: USB-C powered for instant plug-and-play operation | MIDI class-compliant – Multiclient MIDI driver for Windows | Compatible with iPads & Android devices (via adapter) | Sustain pedal input – Connect a sustain or expression pedal for enhanced performance.
• Size & Weight: 0.62kg (1.37 lb) | 406 x 39 x 125mm (15.98 x 1.54 x 4.92 in)

It's worth mentioning that our SoundGale editorial team reviewed the previous generation of the MicroLab MIDI controller. Compared to the previous model, the MicroLab mk3 has a more restrained, minimalist design in the style of Arturia's devices released in the last two years. The MicroLab mk3 is also 100 grams lighter, slightly smaller, and, most importantly, equipped with an input for sustain or expression pedals and a modern USB-C port.

The Arturia MicroLab MK3 is available in black or white for around $60. For more information about the MicroLab Mk3, please visit the official Arturia website.