Arturia KeyStep Pro ChromavsArturia MiniLab 3
Summary
Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma and Arturia MiniLab 3: 2 Arturia controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 16 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia KeyStep Pro ChromaCurrentView details → | Arturia MiniLab 3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 25 |
| Key size | Slim | Slim |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Keybed | Arturia slim keys with aftertouch | Arturia slim keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 8 |
| Faders | 0 | 4 |
| Knobs / encoders | 5 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Touch strips | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN out, DIN in | TRS out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | No | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, Sync in/out | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, Native Instruments The Gentleman |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | White, Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 589 × 208 × 38 mm | 355 × 220 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.5 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: KeyStep Pro Chroma – 37 MiniLab 3 – 25
- Aftertouch: KeyStep Pro Chroma – Channel MiniLab 3 – None
- Pads: KeyStep Pro Chroma – 0 MiniLab 3 – 8
- Released: KeyStep Pro Chroma – 2024 MiniLab 3 – 2022
- Keybed: KeyStep Pro Chroma – Arturia slim keys with aftertouch MiniLab 3 – Arturia slim keys
- Faders: KeyStep Pro Chroma – 0 MiniLab 3 – 4
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).