Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3vsArturia MiniLab 3
Summary
Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 and Arturia MiniLab 3: 2 Arturia controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 16 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3CurrentView details → | Arturia MiniLab 3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 25 |
| Key size | Full | Slim |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Keybed | Arturia semi-weighted with aftertouch | Arturia slim keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 12 | 8 |
| Faders | 9 | 4 |
| Knobs / encoders | 9 | 8 |
| Display | Colour LCD | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN out, DIN in | TRS out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain, Expression | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Analog Lab Pro, Ableton Live Lite, Loopcloud | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, Native Instruments The Gentleman |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black, White | White, Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 793 × 297 × 74 mm | 355 × 220 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 5 kg | 1.5 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: KeyLab 49 mk3 – 49 MiniLab 3 – 25
- Key action: KeyLab 49 mk3 – Semi-weighted MiniLab 3 – Synth-action
- Aftertouch: KeyLab 49 mk3 – Channel MiniLab 3 – None
- Pads: KeyLab 49 mk3 – 12 MiniLab 3 – 8
- Released: KeyLab 49 mk3 – 2024 MiniLab 3 – 2022
- Key size: KeyLab 49 mk3 – Full MiniLab 3 – Slim