Arturia Introduces MicroLab mk3 Universal MIDI Controller
Today, Arturia releases MicroLab mk3, a comprehensively upgraded version of their compact, slim keys MIDI controller, and at an affordable price.
MicroLab’s hardware has received a full redesign: the controller has been equipped with a new and improved two-octave keybed, featuring the same velocity-sensitive keys found in MiniLab 3, and a new sustain pedal input, making it a more capable instrument for expressive performances.
If you don’t have a sustain pedal to hook up to MicroLab, you can activate the controller’s Hold Mode using a button in the corner. The same button also activates Chord Mode, which can be used to play chords with a single key – a helpful feature for beginners.
Mk3 is now available in white and black versions – a nice visual touch.
Features:
- Velocity-sensitive mini-keys
- 2 touch strips: Swipe, tap, and control pitch, modulation, and browsing.
- Sustain pedal input: Connect a sustain or expression pedal for extended expressivity.
- One-finger chords: Activate Chord Mode and play full harmonies with a single key.
- Analog Lab Intro included: Browse and play from a curated selection of iconic sounds.
- Plug & Play: Connect via USB-C. Install via MCC for Windows users.
Arturia MicroLab mk3 Overview Video:
MicroLab ships with an newly-updated bundle of software that includes Analog Lab Intro, a virtual instrument featuring hundreds of presets from Arturia’s V Collection software, and Ableton Live Lite, a stripped-down version of the popular DAW.
Arturia MicroLab mk3 is available now for $89.
