Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 vs Arturia MiniLab 3
| Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 | Arturia MiniLab 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel | 25 high quality note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard |
| Aftertouch | — | — |
| Sounds / presets | 2000 | 15 |
| Sequencer | — | Built-in arpeggiator |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Pads / faders | 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 30mm faders | 2 banks of 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting; 8 rotary encoders; 4 sliders |
| Weight | 2.76 kg | 1 kg |
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 25 |
| Display | 2.5" LCD | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MiniLab 3 if budget is the priority — it is about $200 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Arturia MiniLab 3 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (2.76 kg vs 1 kg).
- Choose the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2000 vs 15).
Full spec sheets: Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 · Arturia MiniLab 3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.