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The Arturia Microlab is the cheapest, smallest MIDI keyboard controller the company has to offer! But does it come at a price? In this video, I review the Arturia Microlab, including all its features, the feel of the keyboard, and the included software. Is it good for traveling producers and musicians? Is it good for beginners? Let's find out.
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@SanjayC 4 года назад

📣 What's your mini keyboard of choice? Comment below!

@MarcWeertsMusic 4 года назад

Sanjay C : I love the keystep. It has aftertouch, built in arpeggiator and step sequencer and even cv/gate outputs.

@loco46m 4 года назад

I'm currently on the mini lab, but being the musician that I am, I may also get a full sized keylab 88.

@prashantrishu1 4 года назад

Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII.

@samprock 4 года назад

Keystep (but too long to fit into backpack), Beatstep Pro (but needs extra power), MiniLab (but not too compact), XKey Air (but no knobs) ..... OP-Z ... which needs this Microlab I guess to be happy ... if a bit smaller :)

@SanjayC 4 года назад

@@MarcWeertsMusic Yes, for sure the KeyStep is awesome!

@Khordmaster 4 года назад

I've come across your videos a lot as of late. They are very very well done and informative!! Thanks. I am considering this for use with my iPad pro 🤟🏾 cheers dude. Hope you and your loved ones are safe.

@TatKedMak Год назад

This was a great review. I’m looking for a traveling keyboard to bring in my backpack and this sold me. Also it was well produced and very well spoken and told me everything I need to know

@kezstone1 3 года назад

Great simple & to the point review. Thank you

@socialdef3 3 года назад

This is perfect for me. Thank you for the video, especially for the fact we get Analog Lab Lite!

@SanjayC 3 года назад

Yes, that's the best part I think! :-D

@bbf0ab08cb44becfec 3 года назад

"Who would have thought that a touch strip could work as a mouse" Every laptop trackpad designer: **soft crying**

@SanjayC 3 года назад

LOL

@Only1Dharti 4 года назад

You're always so kind to remind people that they can save money! great video!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

:-D Thanks!

@ritapatel5727 4 года назад

Wow excellent product ! I love it ! Thanks a lot Sanjay for the knowledge 👏👍

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks!

@CaidicusProductions 4 года назад

Pretty cool device, like a minilab mk2 without the knobs. Great review Sanjay, always happy to watch your upbeat videos.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks, Caid! How have you been, my friend?

@CaidicusProductions 4 года назад

@@SanjayC I've been good man, just life as usual. How about you?

@SanjayC 4 года назад

I'm better. Trying to get back on track. I miss just making music and nothing else. :-/

@margaretchristo6859 4 года назад

Nice and light, travel keyboard! Great review.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks!

@mlrd6622 4 года назад

I honestly just clicked because of the thumbnail, although I am a long-term subscriber. I personally went with the quality of option of the Komplete Kontrol M32 by Native Instruments and it has not disappointed, I'm loving the transport controls, I love how you can record, quantize and have a metronome all from the keyboard, also a MASSIVE feature for me is that it has FIXED VELOCITY which is SO useful for me, another HUGE feature is the 'chord' function, you can play chords with one note, AMAZING. my workflow is much better now, thanks for the comparisons, reviews and setups, Sanjay, keep it up, a fellow producer.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Hey thanks, Violated! You chose a good keyboard for that price range! :-)

@FoamSquatch 3 года назад

I looked at this. As a bass player that is exploring other realms of music. Synths always spoke to me. I was getting an audio interface and monitors for home practice and dabble in recording and felt like I would benefit from a midi controller while I was at it. I ended up with the Mini Lab. The drum pads were attractive, and I just love having physical knobs. If I wasn't more of a make a noise and turn some knobs person, I could see this being more useful to someone that knows the sounds they are gonna use and just wants a simple solution for midi keys.

@tilusnet247 Год назад

I may want to mention that I just sent back the Minilab Mk2 in favour of this Microlab. Reducing size while preserving the quality of the keys/sturdiness was a very clever design choice. Piano/keyboard players like myself don't really need pads, but a travel friendly keyboard for eg. chords and impros while connected to mobile.

@dgomez6778 Год назад

The mini lab is only like 10 dollars more in my case. I was going to buy the minilab but I reconsidered and went for the microlab. I needed a small midi controller to take around with me to play whenever I wanted. I don't really do pads and I just found reducing the size while still having everything I needed was more attractive, prominent for my preferences. It has a nice, sturdy but still decently light-weight design and amazing keybed feel. It almost felt like playing on a mini piano. I love what arturia is doing with the keybeds

@c.p.y 4 года назад

I like your honest review. Impartial and fair. Well done

@SanjayC 4 года назад

🙏 I appreciate that. You think this keyboard is something you'd buy?

@c.p.y 4 года назад

@@SanjayC I would love to have sustain pedal input

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Yes, that's missing

@mr_mike_verified 4 года назад

Thank you, Sanjay I ordered one in black the size the hold and Chord feature did it for.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Nice! 👍

@JEtienneMusic 4 года назад

I love my Minilab Mark 2 and take it with me everywhere and using Analog Lab Lite 4 in Logic Pro X has been super fun and engaging with it!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Would you think about upgrading to the full Analog Lab?

@JEtienneMusic 4 года назад

@@SanjayC for only $70??? that's a deal too good to pass on, not even sure my hard drive can handle it! I didn't know the discount was that large over the base price. I'll let you know how tremendous the upgrade has been in a future video of yours once I get it and play some. I've barely been able to dive in the "limited" collection in the Lite.

@dgomez6778 Год назад

I was going to buy the minilab but I reconsidered and went for the microlab. It's only a 10 dollar difference but i needed a portable plug n' play midi keyboard i could travel around with. I found reducing the size while still preserving it's quality and what I needed was more prominent for my preference. It has a sturdy, light-weight design and amazing keybed feel.

@ecristalcristal9099 4 года назад

I need this...like I need everything from Arturia! Love your stuff, dude!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Yes, you do! and thanks!

@natigrinkrug 3 года назад

Yeah I agree... I literally want EVERYTHING from Arturia as well lol

@klavifon 4 месяца назад

Great review as always. I was looking for a keyboard that size specifically for notation software. I use Dorico and this little thing is awesome. It sits really nice next to my laptop. As I already own a decent midi controller I don’t need pads and knobs to input notes. Very happy with this setup.

@iamshiv21 4 года назад

King of reviews!!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

😎 You're too kind!

@iamshiv21 4 года назад

@@SanjayC Bro your reviews are best

@amit_born_singer 4 года назад

This is so good! Love ur vids

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks Horror Kid! Do you have an Arturia keyboard?

@amit_born_singer 4 года назад

@@SanjayC nope, I have a M-Audio Keyboard

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Nice...I used to have an M-Audio

@MarcWeertsMusic 4 года назад

Excellent demo video!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks, Marc! You like Arturia stuff?

@MarcWeertsMusic 4 года назад

Sanjay C : I do love their hardware. I'm sure I would also love their soft synths but since I already own NI Komplete, Omnisphere and several U-He synths I just don’t feel the need or have the time... 😊

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Love my Omnisphere. Have you tried Nexus 2?

@g.n.stacey 4 года назад

It’s beautiful

@SanjayC 4 года назад

You like the orange?

@g.n.stacey 4 года назад

Sanjay C I love it

@Jpaul038 4 года назад

Cool video SanjayC!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks!

@SamuelLSBattle 4 года назад

I bought this keyboard, and I can't wait to start using this for my school work!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Congrats!

@Khordmaster 4 года назад

Nice how did you like it???

@SamuelLSBattle 4 года назад

@@Khordmaster The keys feel absolutely amazing. As some who plays piano and likes the weighted feel, it's so good to have something like this on a portable MIDI controller, plus it works great with Logic Pro X, so it's a 10/10 from me! 👌🏾

@Khordmaster 4 года назад

@@SamuelLSBattle fellow piano player here 🤟🏾... Okay good to know! I'd be using it mostly for my iPad but maybe also s bit for Ableton when I use that from time to time. I need to see how nice it plays with iOS, should be fine I'm thinking. Link with me on IG.... I'm @k_al

@farlesthan1479 3 года назад

I love the full size keyboard they have

@mymagicpotion 4 года назад

I love your videos

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks Magic Poison!

@locutz 4 года назад

Sup bro ,this is a solid review great product ,but with your recent top $100 keyboards I'm at a crossroads between the arturia mini lab and the akai mpk 25 leaning towards the mpk 25 cause of the limited edition colours and the pad features though ,great video .

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Yeah, if you need pads, I really like the Akai. What color are you going to get?

@locutz 4 года назад

@@SanjayC i've sen the all black with the hints of chrome on it ,that looks pretty sweet

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Oh yeah! That's nice!!

@mathewjob4437 4 года назад

Bro!!!! your videos

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks Mathew!

@shreyasmahimkar4424 4 года назад

Yeah finally a controller which fits my student budget also comes with analogue lab so definitely gonna by it!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Is this your first keyboard?

@shreyasmahimkar4424 4 года назад

Yeah

@shreyasmahimkar4424 4 года назад

It is great to see that you are so prompt with the comments.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Good starter...and the keys are high quality. Good luck with your studies!

@shreyasmahimkar4424 4 года назад

@@SanjayC thanks sir

@SoulSheIS 4 года назад

I think a few pads and knobs, and second octave would be nice. Same factor as the Keystep.

@MarcusFenixGears 4 года назад

thanks, great product. I just bought a keystep though!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Keystep is such a cool keyboard.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

How do you like the Keystep?

@MarcusFenixGears 4 года назад

Sanjay C its awesome, I chose it after seeing your and accurate`s reviews about it. the sequencer is awesome and helps me to overcome some lack of creativity

@tommysart 4 года назад

what a nice video i love it

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thank you 토미아트tommy's art for kids!

@MaxWEllis01 4 года назад

I'd have thought the Arturia Keystep would be the step-up from this with it's I/O MIDI, CV, Gate etc as well as it's sequencer functions

@SanjayC 4 года назад

It is, but the price point is much higher, which is why I didn't mention it. I think the keystep is a different beast completely.

@chrisdorsch9754 4 года назад

I hope to see Chord Mode and a built in Arp in the Minilab MK III.

@geekindakitchen 4 года назад

Another great review, sadly Australia doesn't have a launch date yet, but I am excepting it before the end of the month, but I have been advised that this will cost $179.00 the same as the MiniLab.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

I suggest waiting for it to come down in price if you're really interested. You already have the Minilab, right?

@geekindakitchen 4 года назад

@@SanjayC Have the MiniLab on order in deep black, but no stock yet in Australia, waiting for the stock levels. this keyboard I am interested in, sadly Australia doesn't really have the competition with US retailers so prices don't overly drop massively sadly.

@gawaa5094 4 года назад

Wow ILove Your videos

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks, Gab! Do you have the Arturia software instruments?

@bestialdevastator6474 4 года назад

Nice review, really interested in this. I have a question though, is this keyboard worth it if you already use a synth vst? The Korg Nanokey is cheaper and seems like it is not that much different. Or is the Arturia software that much better where I can get rid of the VST? You’re talking to a complete noob here who just messes around with synths to make atmospheric soundscapes and some accents to metal music lol

@SanjayC 4 года назад

I think you’ll be really happy with the Arturia vst included with the Microlab. The Korg Nanokey doesn’t have good keys too

@debdootmanna 3 года назад

One advantage: It's small for desktop. I'm a kinda Producer who wants a small keyboard for desktop and traveling. Same point from Andrew Huang, he also prefer this keyboard 😀

@michelnassarofficial 4 года назад

Yay 🤗

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Woohoo! Let's go!

@peanutbutter1998 4 года назад

i might be saying too much but it would be wonderful if you can review the arturia keystep. I was thinking about buying one but can't really decide and i have had alot of advice from you in the past few years reviewing other midi keyboards and it would be wonderful if you can review the keystep!

@CraftyOldGit 3 года назад

I can't decide. Microlab is sweet. Deals in UK at the moment mean Minilab is only £10 more. And one day I'd like a Moog - Werkstatt-01 so the CV outputs of the Keystep would be useful. The extra features of the Keystep 37 make it attractive. And now I'm looking at more than 2x the price. Sigh. Still can't decide.

@neetusharma886 4 года назад

Great content as always ! I was wondering if you could help me understand what the keylab mk2 can do that the keylab essential cannot? There's a significant price difference .. is it something to do with better ableton integration ...thanks again!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

I'm going to do a video about Keylab Essentials soon. Stay tuned. I have to learn it first :-) . But I already have it

@neetusharma886 4 года назад

@@SanjayC Thank you !

@takaliuang 3 года назад

The last advice is 👍👍👍

@SanjayC 3 года назад

Thanks, Selumiel!

@planetdamageofficial 4 года назад

Really nice video, thanks for sharing it! One question, though: does it have any extra packaging or bag to cover the keys if I'm travelling and I have to throw this in my backpack? (I know there's always a handful of throwaway bubblepack casing in all our flats but I thought I'd ask.) Thanks!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

It doesn't come with any additional packaging or case. But the keyboard doesn't have any knobs sticking out, so I would feel confident in throwing this into a bag without a case.

@planetdamageofficial 4 года назад

@@SanjayC good to hear, thanks for the super quick reply!

@geekindakitchen 3 года назад

Finally ordered one of these to be honest and in the orange too, just waiting for the stock to trickle through :D these still have supply issues in AUSTRALIA.

@jtoobacc18239 2 года назад

How is it?

@geekindakitchen 2 года назад

@@jtoobacc18239 i love it

@komentattor Год назад

great review! what USB B->C adapter do you use?

@A2PEMUSIC 4 года назад

Thank you

@SanjayC 4 года назад

You're welcome.

@A2PEMUSIC 4 года назад

@@SanjayC I just bought it.

@lauradenissemanjarrezpena7188 3 года назад

I really like your video. I have a question!! Which one do you recommend me buy to start learning? Arturia microlab or minilab Mkii?

@michaelmodus526 3 года назад

i recommend the minilab cause already have the pads

@chrisbasmati3177 4 года назад

I think I like the orange!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Now it reminds of the orange Maschine!

@Drums1696 4 года назад

Hi excellent video. What do you recommend me? I already have the arturia's drumbrute impact, so I do not really need the drumpads or knobs. And I feel the MicroLab is easier to travel with, but the MKII looks very cool too. I'd really appreciate your help.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Only get the MKII if you need the knobs.

@Drums1696 4 года назад

Sanjay C Great mate, thanks!

@zeechris9220 4 года назад

Great reviews as always . Sanjay do so much better reviews than Taetro lol . Anyway , love from Malaysia 🇲🇾

@SanjayC 4 года назад

I learned a lot from Taetro! Nice guy too!

@palakchaudhary562 4 года назад

It fits in my bag 😂 .... The native instrument komplete kontrol m32 is also amazingly good !

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Well, you know what happened last time I tried to fit a keyboard in my bag!

@palakchaudhary562 4 года назад

@@SanjayC yeah and it didn't really fit easily 😂

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Exactly!

@helenrightherexx 4 года назад

I got a lot of information from this vid, but could I ask for some direct advice? I'm not looking for knobs or pads since I'm a beginner and the keys are what I need most. After days of searching I finally settled on this or the Korg Microkey 25- and I'm having a problem deciding between the two; The Microlab is twice as expensive as the Microkey, but the software that comes with it seems worth it, and the design is so appealing! The Korg Microkey is way cheaper but I'm not sure about the software that comes with it. I'm just worried I might get the Microlab and not be able to use it efficiently and I'll use it no better than the Microkey. What do you say, the Korg or the Arturia?

@helenrightherexx 4 года назад

+ the day may come that I want another midi controller (something with pads +@, like the minilab of novation mini)-maybe a 89$ choice is too much of a waste?

@malikas3021 4 года назад

@@helenrightherexx No, I think you should definetly go with the Microlab, because you can always return it if your not happy with the results, but it seems like a much more stable option to go with and has a lot more built in features(like having nice keys) that will make the price worth it. At this point you probably have already bought a synth, and I don't have this one, but I think you should go for the Microlab.

@hardrod6989 4 года назад

Hey Sanjay, Can you please check with Arturia if they would be making & releasing the Arturia miniLab mk 3 Hopefully with a usb type - C Please tell me if n when this is more likely to happen.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Hey Beldon. They're not telling me anything yet. The Mk2 is still quite new, isn't it? When did it come out?

@AryanSharma-sv3ib 4 года назад

@@SanjayC 5 years ago 😂

@elliotbasmati1055 4 года назад

This looks better than the Nektar one for sure.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Yeah, I agree

@rafaelikenaga Год назад

Hi Sanjay :) this song at the end of your video, it has this beautiful sound that follows the same progression as the bass line, what is it? lol Thank you so much for your videos!!

@woffi7397 3 года назад

I'm a guitar player really new to all of this. WHat I don't understand: can I use all those cool instrument-sounds with GarageBand also?

@ryan_yount 3 года назад

Somewhat, yes. GarageBand is a free software, so you won’t have as many default sounds/samples than you would with a standard daw. There’s still a decent amount to choose from tho, and most can be tweaked to fit to your needs 👍🏼

@blueser100 Год назад

@@ryan_yount I have GarageBand latest version 10.4.7. I have 13,000 samples/loops with just GB library alone.

@TimurBatyrshin 4 года назад

Bitwig is not actually "just a basic DAW". It has unique feature of modulators which really rocks and the last version of Bitwig even has in-built modular synthesis. Not sure though if those are included in 8-Track version or if they can be found in full version only.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

For sure. The full Bitwig is the complete package. But I think 8-track reduces the features...and of course track count.

@TimurBatyrshin 4 года назад

@@SanjayC yep, I guess that's why it is called 8-Track :-D

@maximotg9841 4 года назад

Review of Arturia keylab mk2 88?

@leocomerford 3 года назад

I think we're still waiting for someone to take photos of the orange and blue MICROLABS plugged into a tangerine and blueberry G3 iMac respectively.

@DaddyKing603 3 года назад

I own this board and love it , especially the keypad. None is better, but my strips died on it and I've treated it like a baby. Is there a way to factory reset the firmware on it?

@bboymac84 3 года назад

You sold it!!!

@samprock 4 года назад

Why God why?!?!? ... I mean why Arturia, why, you missed 8 micro knobs?!?!? Just ONE :) In between Beatstep Pro, Keystep, and MiniLab it would be my favorite for the size :) and if Bluetooth, I would keep my X-Key on a shelve (and bluetooth is needed to play iPnone X leaving Lightening hole to ear-buds). Good showing Sanjay!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Yes @ Bluetooth!!!

@daniroperto 4 года назад

Is the Sustain button the same as Latch (sustaining a note forever, until the button is off)?

@musicbyrishi 4 года назад

This is cool

@SanjayC 4 года назад

You thinking about getting it?

@musicbyrishi 4 года назад

Not now,because I already have a midi controller,but as I am a intermediate keyboard player...I think it can be difficult for me to jam on it

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Cool...what controller do you have now?

@musicbyrishi 4 года назад

I am using a Casio wk 6600 for now

@Riko_XIII 3 года назад

Is there a synth that pairs to your phone via Bluetooth? I'm guessing it can be small and more affordable since some of the hardware could be replaced with software. Maybe it can be compatible with something like fl studio mobile too.

@Filipios35376 4 года назад

I am thinking of buying an Akai LPK25 or should i save more money and buy the Microlab

@javym1431 3 года назад

Definetly microlab

@qwertyme8105 4 года назад

Was freaking out, couldn't find Sanjay's channel, but I did and punched the subscribe button. new computer a la covid style...whoooo! Guy is awesome!

@profvgvs206 4 года назад

Hi. Thanks for the video, very informative and pedagogic for an idiot like me. I was hoping maybe you could tell me if there are any mellotron sounds included in the Analog Lab Lite? I'd be so grateful, I've been googling myself to death to no avail. Thanks!

@loris9920 2 года назад

Yes it does have a mellotron!

@nathanielbrown8718 Год назад

korg has the microkey as well. 25, 37, 49 key versions, regular keys unlike the nanokey

@vascofrancisco9903 3 года назад

I already have the Launchkey Mk3, but the Minilab could be a good upgrade for my music.

@SanjayC 3 года назад

Nice!

@fbm1965 3 года назад

How can I play for example the chord E and Em in the same song? Just playing next key (F)?

@andrewreeds1524 3 года назад

I know this is really unrelated question, but... Do you have a breakdown video of the beat in this video? If there is, I need to find it, that beat is just🔥🔥🔥🔥

@SanjayC 3 года назад

Hey thanks so much. I dont have a breakdown on this beat yet. But maybe I should make that

@andrewreeds1524 3 года назад

@@SanjayC The bass, bro. Its just super nice.

@Mr.Gonfio 4 года назад

Great review as usual !!! I bought the Akai Mpk Mini MK II before summer, great for travelling but the keyboard feeling you get is kind of... toy-style.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks! Yeah, I think this is much less toy-like. The minilab keys are great. And these are the same!

@Mr.Gonfio 4 года назад

@@SanjayC I'm sure of it. To be honest, I bought the Akai mainly for its portability and versatility, at home I use an old-but-good Behringer LMX25 and/or the Nektar Panorama P6 (I use Reason 10, you ableton right ?)... I also have an old-but-still-great Roland A80 but, at the moment, is dedicated to my son's music lessons. ;-) Have you ever done a Ableton 10 review ?

@Rulon-bo1ig Год назад

I’ve been thinking about buying this mini keyboard over something like the mpk mini mk3. I don’t really need pads and encoders honestly, I’m not that sort of musician. Do you think that the keybed is nicer than the mpk’s keybed personally?

@resochroma Год назад

Yeah, absolutely

@carolinegallear5792 4 года назад

THis is now reduced on Amazon UK site from 69.00 to 39.00 - just invested in one, I think at £40 its a really good buy

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Nice deal!

@carolinegallear5792 4 года назад

@@SanjayC indeed..... Just scored a launchkey Mini on eBay for 45 pounds too .... Tad obsessed.... Got an unused launchpad mk 2 for 40 have been playing with it since it arrived yesterday.....

@zollicreative894 4 года назад

Thanks for all your reviews. I am mainly a guitarist and want to get a nice midi that i can access good piano, organ, and synth sounds. Should I go with this microlab or something like the native m32? I want to use it with Garageband. Thanks in advanced!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Either one will be fine, but if you want some control of the mixer in GarageBand, then go with a keyboard that has some knobs, like the M32. You may not think you need it now, but you might want it later. :)

@zollicreative894 4 года назад

@@SanjayC Ok, so in terms of software and units, should I go Native like the M32 or the Arturia Minilab MkII, Keystep, or I could even go higher to the essential 49? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks so much and I just love this channel!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

If you were a pianist, I would've encouraged you to go with the Keylab Essential or the NI A-series. But since you're not, you may not miss the larger keys. The Keylab Essential will be nice if you plan to do a lot of sound design with synths - or use the keyboard with external synth hardware. If not, I think its not necessary. That said...if you're building a studio for the long term, you have the space and budget for it...I always prefer buying something that will last me longer and grow with my music needs. I hope I haven't confused you more! LOL!

@zollicreative894 4 года назад

@@SanjayC LOL! Basically, I want to add piano parts but also ambient stuff to songs with guitars and drums. Very much the style like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VMWMI0H0b8Q.html And then bring that into my existing Garageband tracks to sync if that makes sense. So should I go with the Essential 49 or 61 then?

@SanjayC 4 года назад

You'll be fine with the 49, I think.

@RMMChicagoOfficial 4 года назад

@6:02-Real Talk!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

🤜🏼🤛🏼

@frankmason5525 4 года назад

Mmmm. £65 for this, or £100 for a Keystep, with sequencer, arpeggiator, 7 extra keys, and far superior connectivity? I know where my money would go. Come on, Arturia, give us what we have all been begging for - the Keystep Pro. No reflection on you Sanjay, great review as always.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Thanks, Frank. I agree with you. The Keystep is a killer keyboard. The price for the Microlab needs to come down to make sense.

@tradehut2782 4 года назад

Hey Sanjay, I am a reaper user. It looks like all those keyboard with knobs are designed primarily for Ableton Live which is offputting. If the knobs dont work perfectly with Reaper, Id rather get something like this without any knobs, does that make sense? I wish they had a 3 octave version of this thing though which would be perfect for me

@SanjayC 4 года назад

You should be able to map the knobs on any keyboard to Reaper!

@andrewreeds1524 4 года назад

I guess Arturia has a whole set of keybeds for 25 key keyboards,49-61 key keyboards,88key keyboards.Lol:)

@SawItAgaaain Год назад

Hiyya. Can this connect directly to a PA and/or a Roland SPD-SX? I’m a drummer with a live band and want to be able to play a few key chords and lines on a handful of songs. If this can connect simply, it’ll be a godsend.

@slowswimmer9169 2 года назад

I'm sold. a question, is this...thing compatible with Android?

@doodluck 2 года назад

POV: you’re watching this after you bought it

@overtrackedDD 3 года назад

👌👌👌

@SanjayC 3 года назад

THanks!

@TTSetters 4 года назад

Mini lab 100%. Fits in my cacoon backpack (it’s slim backpack} with MacBook Pro and various cables. No reason to go micro!

@SanjayC 4 года назад

I love my Minilab!

@SettimaLegione 4 года назад

sorry for the "noob" question, but this "portable" keyboard can sound by itself? Or need to be always connected to a PC to work?

@SanjayC 4 года назад

You have to keep it connected to the computer.

@ukaszbaos2287 3 года назад

Hi, is this possible to use this keyboard with android phone?

@ismagine 3 года назад

Well the same way you mentioned the Arturia Minilab retails at $130, but can get at $100, you can get the Microlab down to $70 and it’s worth it!!!

@SanjayC 3 года назад

I agree

@user-wk2gi5cp9y 3 года назад

good for you if u can 'spend a little more' to get minilab instead. here the price difference between microlab and minilab is like 100usd (very rough calculation, because it feels like it is) and microlab itself costs like 150usd.

@javym1431 3 года назад

Why is the microlab so expensive in ur area I got mine for £40-60

@roxanetell5933 3 года назад

Hello, are the keys of this keyboard semi weighted? How does it feel while playing, quite real? Thks

@SanjayC 3 года назад

I wouldn't call it semi-weighted, but its much better than most mini keyboards

@yasinazizabir7140 4 года назад

I'm using the Alesis V49. Is that a Good One? I hope so. :p

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Yes, the V49 is great. Are you looking for any additional features?

@thekingsown10 3 года назад

Does this work with cubase ? how to set up?

@i5artube 2 года назад

Hi! Can I detach the USB cable completely?

@Brinta3 Год назад

That’s what I want to know! USB cables don’t last long.

@raffa9783 3 года назад

Are those weighted keys?

@ZacLimon74 4 года назад

hey man i was looking into getting a pwice of your merch but because i am a ' kid' none of them would fit me, can you make some smaller sizes pls

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Sure. What size do you need?

@ZacLimon74 4 года назад

I am about a size 12 kids, also could you do me a couple of dollars off because it is a smaller size? toatally understand if you can't though 👍🏻😎

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Hey Zac, I just created a design for kids and added a BIG discount ;-) It may not appear on my youtube channel for some time, but you can get it directly from here: teespring.com/new-mtmyl-for-kids

@ZacLimon74 4 года назад

@@SanjayC awesome thanks Sanjay!👍🏻😎, I will look into buying one soon. also, I am looking into getting a midi keyboard too I need it to be cheap and have more than 25 keys. could you give me a couple of options to check out; I use logic with a MacBook book pro BTW. thanks

@SanjayC 4 года назад

Zac, I love Native Instruments keyboards, so I have to suggest the A49. But if that's too expensive, then check out Nektar keyboards. I like them, and they are usually lower in price. And they work well with Logic.

@momosbreath9713 3 года назад

What about Korg microkeys specially the 37 as the 25 is just too limiting. They also have wireless versions and also comes with good bundle of software instruments.

@SanjayC 3 года назад

The key feel on the Microlab still wins me over other keyboards

@geofff6671 3 года назад

With only midi over USB, will I need a computer to control a hardware synth?

@SanjayC 3 года назад

You can get mini keyboards with a USB out. Take a look at this one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jG_zpIExSkU.html

@chrisdenation1 4 года назад

want to buy a smaller keyboard, tried the akai mpk but the keys feel weird and small, I dont really need features like drumpads etc, its for traveling/ something smaller that can stay on my desk.

@SanjayC 4 года назад

The keys on this feel really good. Best in class in my opinion.