Arturia KeyStep mk2vsArturia MiniLab 37
Summary
Arturia KeyStep mk2 and Arturia MiniLab 37: 2 Arturia controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia KeyStep mk2CurrentView details → | Arturia MiniLab 37CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 32 | 37 |
| Key size | Slim | Slim |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Keybed | Arturia Slimkey with aftertouch | Arturia slim keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 8 |
| Faders | 0 | 4 |
| Knobs / encoders | 1 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Touch strips | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain, Expression | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, Sync in/out | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, NI Komplete 15 Select, Loopcloud, Melodics |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 484 × 145 × 50 mm | 503 × 183 × 54 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 kg | 1.17 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: KeyStep mk2 – 32 MiniLab 37 – 37
- Aftertouch: KeyStep mk2 – Channel MiniLab 37 – None
- Pads: KeyStep mk2 – 0 MiniLab 37 – 8
- Keybed: KeyStep mk2 – Arturia Slimkey with aftertouch MiniLab 37 – Arturia slim keys
- Faders: KeyStep mk2 – 0 MiniLab 37 – 4
- Knobs / encoders: KeyStep mk2 – 1 MiniLab 37 – 8
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).