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Arturia announces MiniLab MkII

Arturia announces MiniLab MkII

Arturia MiniLab MKII Introductory Tutorial

Arturia MiniLab MKII Introductory Tutorial

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Description

This MiniLab MkII mini hybrid keyboard controller is a complete portable controller keyboard to play and control your virtual instruments. It offers a prolific set of controls so that you can make music in the best conditions whether you are on the go or simply space-restrained. In addition to Analog Lab, MiniLab MkII Black Edition is bundled with a rich and detailed collection of sounds and software. The second part of this bundle, the exceptional UVI Grand Piano Model D, offers you the sound of a brilliantly-sampled Steinway. Last but not least, Ableton Live Lite allows you to be immediately operational.

Compact and Rich in Features
Arturia’s MiniLab MkII universal MIDI controller combines hands-on control with style and portability. Ultracompact yet loaded with features, with an astonishing 5,000 analog sounds included, MiniLab MkII is at home in the center of any studio.

Bus-Powered Powerhouse
Discover expressive new melodies with 25 velocity-sensitive slim-keys as well as pitch and modulation touch-strip controls. Input rhythms with two banks of velocity sensitive, RGB backlit performance pads, and tweak software with 16 full-size rotary encoders. Factor in the footswitch input and USB bus-power port, and you have a premier mobile keyboard solution.

Software Bundle
The MiniLab MkII comes with a new look as well as a powerful software bundle that includes Analog Lab and Ableton Live Lite. Everything is mapped right out of the box to the most useful controls.

Analog Lab Lite
The power of the features and visual styling are obvious, but sound? Yes, sound. We also include our award-winning Analog Lab Lite software, which gives you over 500 of the best classic synth and keyboard sounds from our award-winning V Collection. Analog synthesizers. Digital synthesizers. Acoustic pianos. Electric pianos. Organs. Strings machines. With the best vintage instrument reproductions on tap, Analog Lab Lite lets you transcend time and style by arming you with everything from the most iconic sounds of the past to modern sound designs that are cutting edge today.

Ableton Live 9 Lite
Live 9 Lite is included and provides a fresh and easy way to write music, record audio, and produce your own songs. Plus, Live is a powerful performance tool for the stage—whether playing solo or in a band. Live 9 Lite is not time-limited and you can save and mix-down your work.

UVI Model D Grand Piano
The UVI model D grand piano is a sample-based instrument that delivers the sound of the Steinway Model D Concert Grand. Deep multi-sampling, precision mastering and advanced scripting provide you with all the warmth, expressiveness and detail of this majestic instrument.
Arturia MiniLab MkII Mini Hybrid Keyboard Controller Black Edition
Arturia MiniLab MkII Mini Hybrid Keyboard Controller Black Edition
Arturia MiniLab MkII Mini Hybrid Keyboard Controller Black Edition

Features

  • 25-note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard
  • 2 banks of 8 high-quality velocity- & pressure-sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
  • 16 rotary encoders (2 of them are clickable)
  • 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • 8 user presets
  • Sustain pedal jack
  • Octave up and octave down buttons for full range
  • USB powered
  • USB/MIDI-class compliant, no drivers needed
  • Mac or PC compatible
  • Kensington Security Slot
    • Package Includes
    • Arturia MiniLab MkII Limited-Edition keyboard controller
    • Analog Lab Lite virtual instrument software
    • Ableton Live 9 Lite
    • UVI Grand Piano Model D

    Specs

    System Requirements
    • Windows
    Win 8.1+ (64bit)
  • 4GB RAM
  • 2.5 gHz CPU
  • 2GB free hard disk space
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Required configuration
  • Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
  • Apple
  • Mac OS 10.13+
  • 4GB RAM
  • 2.5gHz CPU
  • 2GB free hard disk space
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

    • Reviews

    4.48

    50 Reviews

    93%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    Love Arturia!
    High Quality, Beginner Friendly
    Great controller especially for the money.
    Excellent quality for the price

    Most Liked Positive Review

    5

    A work of art!

    Killer midsized keybed, great layout, and the best pads. Full size USB jack Is a must for plugging in and out a 1000 times.(Other brands take note) Brilliant! Metal frame solid build that you can beat on. I have purchased over 20 keyboard controllers since they came out in 1990 and this is my new fav!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

    3

    A decent MIDI controller, if it works for you

    The MiniLab MkII is one of the nicest small MIDI controllers I've seen - it fits in a very small space but still has a very nice build quality and polish. Comes with a license for Analog Lab, a solid collection of soft synths modeled on classic analog synths (includes the Lite version, but you can upgrade to the full version for $29). Two things bring down the MiniLab mkII for me. One, though I haven't experienced this extensively yet, the encoders are finicky with most DAWs - it works well out of the box with Ableton Live and Analog Lab, but will require some fiddling with other software, and you may never be happy with the way they work simply because of how the software is designed. If you're primarily looking for a controller for the encoders, keep this in mind. Secondly, they made the baffling design decision to indicate the current octave by making the octave +/- lights blink constantly - so if you're in octave +1, the +1 button blinks slowly, and blinks faster in octave +2, etc. This means that as long as the controller is plugged in and is in any octave but the middle one, it will blink. Constantly. Out of the corner of your eye. Always letting you know that, yes, it's still in octave +1. I nearly returned the MiniLab mkII because of this, as it would drive me absolutely crazy, but I haven't found another controller with this combination of size, features, quality and price. So I just put a piece of duct tape over the octave buttons. Yes, it's that annoying. They could fix this with a simple software update, but probably won't.

    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Practicing22
    2. Back-Up8
    3. Concerts5
    4. Production2
    5. Home Recording2
    Cons
    1. Not Functional4
    2. Difficult To Use2
    3. Learning curve1
    4. Poor Quality1
    5. Software for Grand site blocked by computer1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced21
    2. Novice19
    3. Professional Musician4
    Pros
    1. Good Quality37
    2. Easy To Use36
    3. Functional34
    4. Improves Sound13
    5. Compact2

    Reviewed by 50 customers

    • Love this thing!

      5

      submitteda year ago

      byMatt

      fromWichita, KS

      I'm not a musician and I'm not very good at using these types of instruments. I love using this Keyboard. It took me some time to learn, but this is a great little controller. The software and instruments that come with it are amazing and really good quality. The control knobs are well constructed and designed, keys are really responsive, drum pads are very fun to use. I know this controller is a little outdated, but it's a purchase I don't regret making. Great for the dabblers like me and probably even better in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing.

    • Good MIDI

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      byChristopher

      fromSpartanburg SC

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Still getting the hang of it but it's very well made and fun to work with

    • Disappointed

      2

      submitted2 years ago

      byP. Aaron

      fromPlano, TX

      Even with support from Arturia and numerous online demos showing results with earlier versions, this MKII (bought at the GC in Plano, TX, 2023) does not generate a signal when in record mode. Reaper sees it as a MIDI device but there's NO selectable input when in RECORD mode. The plug-ins are there, it's acknowledged in Reaper's preferences but, emits no signal when any output format is selected. There's a bug somewhere and I have not the skill to try & debug it. The build quality and feel of the MKII is fine. Keyboard and software work great as a standalone but, it does not, send a level to my DAW; Reaper. Many on the Reaper forums have expressed similar frustrations with this MKII version, while having no trouble with earlier versions of this product. Arturia changed something. Change it back before I make a change. I've used up A LOT of hours trying to make this device work. Zip, zero, nada so far. P.S. I am a 30+ year GC customer.

    • It does what I need it to do

      5

      submitted2 years ago

      bygiovanni

      fromBoston, MA

      It does what I need it to do. I'm not a pro, I recently decided to start home recording and this is pretty much all I need. I mainly use it to add midi tracks and drum tracks. It seems to be built well and I like the "drum pads". It was very straight forward to set up with my pc and cubase.

    • I would buy this product again

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted2 years ago

      byIvan

      fromLubbock texas

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Great

    • Nice MIDI Keyboard for Arturia software instruments.

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted2 years ago

      byRich

      fromPeru, IL

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Arturia has really improved their hardware since I purchased the earlier MiniLab controller; at least in this instance. The construction quality of this board appears to be much better; higher quality components as compared to the earlier one. However my comments are directed more to the upgraded keyboard. The keys have a much better feel on this board as compared to the MiniLab Mark 1. Of course, regarding Arturia software, all of it is first rate. I'm happy to see that they have improved their hardware.

    Q&A

    Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

    • submitted2 years ago

      asked byJesse

      fromNorth Carolina

      Can you run this keyboard out to a guitar amplifier to hear the sound?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      No you can't.

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked byHome Studio Freshman

      fromNew York City

      Will this work with Windows 10?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Yes

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked byJason

      fromArlington, Texas

      Will this work with Studio One Ver 6.0

      Open Reply - Thomas
      I’m sorry, I don’t know. Please contact Arturia.

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked byShane

      fromundisclosed

      Will this work with FL Studio?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      It hasn’t been tested but it probably will

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked bySid

      fromundisclosed

      Will I be able to use this with my Chromebook and use Analog Lab and Ableton Live Lite with it on my Chromebook? Thanks.

      Open Reply - Thomas
      I’m very sorry, we don’t have that information available. Perhaps an inquiry to Arturia

    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byArch

      fromBaldwinsville NY

      Does the "Deep Black" have the woodgrain on the side or is it black there as well?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      It is also black.

    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byKaylee

      fromRound Lake, Mn

      Can my son use this at all without a computer. Just to mess around and make beats.

      Open Reply - Thomas
      No, it needs a computer. Please give us a call if you would like some help 877 687 5403

    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byEllie

      fromSt. Louis

      Can you use it so the sound of the keys comes from the computer so you can input headphones?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Yes

    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byEllie

      fromSt. Louis

      Does it come with the cords that go into the plug ins?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Plug-Ins are software. Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403

    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byLin

      fromCovington,ga

      Does it work with batteries?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      No, it doesn't
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