Arturia MiniLab 3 vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61
| Arturia MiniLab 3 | Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 25 high quality note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard | Semi-weighted custom NI keybed |
| Aftertouch | — | — |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | Komplete Start + Maschine Essentials |
| Sequencer | Built-in arpeggiator | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 2 banks of 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting; 8 rotary encoders; 4 sliders | 8 touch-sensitive knobs |
| Weight | 1 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 61 |
| Display | — | Informative OLED display |
| Controls | — | 8 touch-sensitive knobs; 4-directional push encoder; pitch/mod wheels; 1 TRS pedal input |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MiniLab 3 if budget is the priority — it is about $150 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Arturia MiniLab 3 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1 kg vs 6.6 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MiniLab 3 · Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.