Arturia MiniLab 37 Is Here: More Room to Play, Still Built for Small Setups
Arturia just expanded the MiniLab idea in a way that makes immediate sense for music makers: more keys, more room to perform, and the same compact, hands-on workflow that made the series easy to fit into real studios.
MiniLab 37 is a new 37-key MIDI controller for producers, beatmakers, keyboard players, and songwriters who want something portable, but not cramped. It gives you more range than a 25-key controller for chords, bass lines, melodies, and two-handed ideas, while still keeping the footprint friendly for a desktop, bedroom setup, or mobile rig.
More keys without losing the MiniLab feel
The headline is simple: 37 velocity-sensitive slim keys. That extra space changes how a compact controller feels day to day. You can hold a chord with one hand and sketch a melody with the other, reach wider voicings, or build fuller parts without constantly jumping octaves.
That matters when inspiration is moving quickly. MiniLab 37 is still small enough to sit next to a laptop, audio interface, drum machine, or desktop synth, but it gives your hands a little more room to act on ideas before they disappear.
Hands-on control for making tracks
MiniLab 37 is not just a small keyboard with extra notes. It has 8 multi-function encoders, 4 faders, two banks of 8 RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, pitch and modulation touch strips, a mini display, and a clickable browser knob for moving through sounds and settings.
For everyday production, that means the controller can cover a lot of ground: playing software instruments, tapping out drum parts, browsing presets, shaping sounds, riding levels, launching ideas, and keeping the session moving without turning every decision into a mouse move.
Chord mode, Hold, octave/semitone controls, and the built-in arpeggiator add a few useful shortcuts for writing. They are the kind of features that can turn a simple starting point into a part you actually want to keep.
Ready for your DAW, your sounds, and your hardware
Arturia built MiniLab 37 around modern production setups. It connects over USB-C, is bus powered, and is class compliant for a straightforward setup with computers and iPad. It also includes a control input for a sustain pedal, expression pedal, or footswitch, plus 5-pin MIDI out for external instruments and hardware.
The software side is a big part of the appeal. MiniLab 37 includes Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, a Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle choice, Loopcloud access, Melodics learning tools, and Arturia MIDI Control Center. For new producers, that is enough to start making music right away. For experienced users, it makes MiniLab 37 a useful second controller for quick writing, travel, or a compact live setup.
Arturia also notes deeper integration with Analog Lab and major DAWs, along with NKS compatibility and MCU/HUI support, so the controller can fit into a wide range of production workflows.
A compact controller that feels more complete
The best part of MiniLab 37 is the balance. It is still a compact controller, but it does not feel like it is asking you to give up the musical space you need. The wider keybed makes it easier to play real parts, while the pads, faders, encoders, and browser controls keep the production tools close.
It is a strong fit for small studios, bedroom producers, traveling creators, and anyone who wants one controller that can handle ideas from the first sound search to the first rough arrangement.
Arturia also continues the eco-minded design story around the MiniLab range, including recycled plastic, recyclable cardboard packaging, and a 5-year warranty.
Learn more
See Arturia's official MiniLab 37 page for the full feature list, included software, and launch details: https://www.arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/minilab-37/overview
