Ihave Minilab MKII and I am satisfied with the build quality and features. Not so much satisfied with the white color so now I have an extremely limited edition dark grey.
From what I've seen, MK3 seems like a step forward.
But if it's about the Oxygen Pro Mini, I'd rather compare it with the AKAI MPK mini Plus.
M-Audio keybed are always springy to my taste. For the price, Arturia always have solid hardware that feel of quality. But the endless encoder of Arturia are annoying. Not sure if it's the same with the MK3. You have to turn the encoder 6 times to make a complete circle of the encoder. OK, maybe not 6 times, but they are too slow for my taste (even though I edit them with the software).
In user programs, when using the recently released Transport Mode (firmware version 1.1), they send MIDI CC 116, 118, 120, 122 which should be mappable. However, when using shift + transport button (the only way of using transport controls prior to 1.1) the pads only send MMC messages. An Arturia representative confirmed via email that this is inconsistent behavior and reported it to development team.
On a more general note, M-Audio documentation and support are atrocious or nonexistent. I had to return one of their larger keyboards as a result. (And I started out as a fan because I use their audio interface and really like it.)
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Arturia's Mini V takes their spot-on software model of a legendary analog synthesizer to the next level of sophistication. Through merging historical circuitry designs with cutting-edge software technologies, you get the amazingly warm and gooey sound of a classic analog synth, plus the preset management, automation, and extensive sound-shaping only a plug-in can provide. Use it as a plug-in to inject your tracks with serious vintage fatness and vibe. Or you can put it into standalone mode and take to the stage with your Arturia Mini V virtual synthesizer!
There was a synthesizer introduced in 1971 that has become legendary for its fat sound and unparalleled filters, becoming a core element of countless recordings. And with Mini V, Arturia has taken advantage of their proprietary TAE (True Analog Emulation) technology to meticulously emulate that vintage synth's circuitry, delivering phenomenal sound quality. This virtual synthesizer plug-in is decked out with all the sonic possibilities of the original legend. But Arturia couldn't help but harness the power of modern technology, paving the way for even more functionality than the original offered. In addition to the classic three oscillators, a 24dB/oct resonant filter, and two ADSR envelope generators, Arturia also adds the possibility of polyphony, MIDI management, presets, arpeggiation, chorus effects, delay effects, and more. Ultimately, it's an old school meets new school hybrid - packed with serious vibe and massive tweakability.
Arturia's original Mini V virtual synthesizer drew in fans from around the globe, as it captured the sound of a classic synth - but packaged it into a portable, easily tweakable format. You can choose up to four parameters and record real-time changes within the preset, expanding your sonic palette immensely. Not only can you re-create the most recognizable synth sounds in history, you can also take them to new sonic realms with the Mini V.
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I passed on the minilab 2 due to the lack of din (or minjack) midi, but I did find the keys felt good compared to the rest of the 25 key competition. If I was buying now the minilab 3 (assuming the same keyboard) would be on my shortlist.
Yes, the Arturia mini lab MK3 seems to be interesting, so it seems to be a decision between the Akai mini plus and the arturia. The Akai has additional CV outs,which might be come in handy for me.
Did anyone has experience when it comes to programming the midi channels for the different buttons or switching the settings on both devices?
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The Arturia Mini V is a meticulous recreation of the most recognisable mono synth of all time. Utilise the classic three-oscillator magic that brings iconic lead and bass sounds into your mixes, with added features such as expanded modulation options, a standalone LFO, a range of FX, and much more that cement this synth's place in the professional contemporary.
Flexible and timeless, the sound of the Mini V fits seamlessly into any style of music. Thanks to True Analog Emulation, Arturia has brought the analog warmth of vintage circuitry to the digital realm. Furthermore, they have developed Mini V in partnership with the creators of the original to produce a musical experience that brings all the magic it did when it was first brought to market in the 70s.
Presenting three sonically accurate oscillators, a super rich ladder filter, and everything else you should expect from an accurate recreation, the Mini V sounds authentic. Whether you're flying through retro solos or getting to grips with some serious bass, Mini V brings it all in a modernised interface with a no-hassle workflow including adjustable polyphony, versatile effects, and modulation options.
Faithfully recreating the original Mini's straightforward layout, the Mini V offers the same instant sonic gratification with a few new tricks up its sleeve. With a varied sonic palette ranging from lush to aggressive, the Mini V can serve up leads, basses, pads, brass, strings, and special FX with ease. Three oscillators cover the frequency range and waveforms of the hardware, Arturia has added hard sync, precise fine-tuning, and key tracking on the second oscillator. The famous 24dB ladder filter makes an appearance and is carefully recreated in all of its glory. Enjoy the crisp transients, and aggressive snap of the Mini V's envelopes. Once purely monophonic, the Mini V now offers up to 32-voice polyphony at the flip of a switch and unison mode triggers multiple voices from a single note for huge sounds. Finally, just like the original, the mixer supports external audio input to bring practically limitless sonic potential.
To keep up with modern demands, Arturia has injected various contemporary features into the Mini V. Configure up to eight modulation routings between a wide selection of sources and destinations, now you can approach the Mini V like a mini modular and define sounds in new weird and wonderful ways. Bring motion to your sounds with a standalone LFO. Excite your sound with a range of elegant effects, including a vocal filter for talkbox effects, a chorus, and a ping-pong delay with independently adjustable stereo channels. Create up to four custom automation curves in the Motion Recorder and assign each to any of the parameters on selection, presenting a new way to bring movement to your sounds. Lastly, a multi-pattern, tempo-sync-able arpeggiator brings groove to your mix.
Using proprietary modelling algorithms, Mini V is able to recreate the iconic instruments down to the component parts to create unrivalled realism and immersion. Unmatched in analog emulation, Mini V is powered by TAE and Phi technologies. TAE offers component-level modelling to accurately present the characteristics and behaviour of the instrument, whilst Phi's state-of-the-art physical modelling brings the acoustic properties into the virtual world for hyper-realism. The result is truly a next-level sound that is indistinguishable from the original to add to your productions.
"Ever since hearing the likes of Yes and Pink Floyd I've been on a quest to find the magical MiniMoog sound = the Mini V. Extremely versatile and has the perfect balance of classic and modern sounds that have been keeping me entertained for years!" - Richard Henshall (Haken)
"I have a collection of vintage synths but the reliability and the infinite ways you can precisely manipulate and control all the parameters in Arturia's products have left them gathering dust." - Ian Pai (Blue Man Group)
I have used the USB A port on the back to plugin my keyboard as one USB A port had the minifuse and the other had my mouse. It allowed me to also plugin my keyboard which was handy. That said, I have a USB C port going unused so could see if I have a spare USB C to USB C cable lying around.
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