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 :)
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 👍🏼
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 😀
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!
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?
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?
+ 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?
@@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.
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?
Stay away. It doesn't work with any USB cable larger than 1 meter. It doesn't work with USB hubs. Touching Pitch Bender and Modulation by accident while playing is very easy.
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
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.
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.
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!
@@jtoobacc18239 I got it brand new from Sweetwater. The thing never worked. I tried different cables, different computer. Nothing. Ended up returning it.
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.
5:30 quality feel? DOUBT looks like cheap junk a la Minilab 1st gen based on how the keys move as you play them: m.th-cam.com/video/SfEQDiJ3UnI/w-d-xo.html but there's the Keystep for better quality, if much less compact and compromised
@@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.
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
@@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
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.
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🔥🔥🔥🔥
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.
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.
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!!
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 .
looking for a mini keyboard to go with my digitone but that non detachable usb cable is such a deal breaker! if it breaks the whole thing will need to be replaced! hard pass for me!
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.
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!
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. :)
@@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!
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!
@@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: th-cam.com/video/VMWMI0H0b8Q/w-d-xo.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?
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.
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.
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.
@@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! 👌🏾
@@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
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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📣 What's your mini keyboard of choice? Comment below!
Sanjay C : I love the keystep. It has aftertouch, built in arpeggiator and step sequencer and even cv/gate outputs.
I'm currently on the mini lab, but being the musician that I am, I may also get a full sized keylab 88.
Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII.
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 :)
@@MarcWeertsMusic Yes, for sure the KeyStep is awesome!
POV: you’re watching this after you bought it
"Who would have thought that a touch strip could work as a mouse"
Every laptop trackpad designer: **soft crying**
LOL
Hi! Can I detach the USB cable completely?
That’s what I want to know! USB cables don’t last long.
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?
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 👍🏼
@@ryan_yount I have GarageBand latest version 10.4.7. I have 13,000 samples/loops with just GB library alone.
You're always so kind to remind people that they can save money! great video!
:-D Thanks!
I am thinking of buying an Akai LPK25 or should i save more money and buy the Microlab
Definetly microlab
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.
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
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.
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
I think you’ll be really happy with the Arturia vst included with the Microlab. The Korg Nanokey doesn’t have good keys too
Review of Arturia keylab mk2 88?
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.
Hey Beldon. They're not telling me anything yet. The Mk2 is still quite new, isn't it? When did it come out?
@@SanjayC 5 years ago 😂
Pretty cool device, like a minilab mk2 without the knobs.
Great review Sanjay, always happy to watch your upbeat videos.
Thanks, Caid! How have you been, my friend?
@@SanjayC I've been good man, just life as usual. How about you?
I'm better. Trying to get back on track. I miss just making music and nothing else. :-/
I guess Arturia has a whole set of keybeds for 25 key keyboards,49-61 key keyboards,88key keyboards.Lol:)
Like if you want the orange one!
Did you notice that the orange matches the orange on other Arturia devices?
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 😀
Yeah finally a controller which fits my student budget also comes with analogue lab so definitely gonna by it!
Is this your first keyboard?
Yeah
It is great to see that you are so prompt with the comments.
Good starter...and the keys are high quality. Good luck with your studies!
@@SanjayC thanks sir
I think a few pads and knobs, and second octave would be nice. Same factor as the Keystep.
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!
Yes @ Bluetooth!!!
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?
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?
+ 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?
@@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.
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?
Yeah, absolutely
I need this...like I need everything from Arturia! Love your stuff, dude!
Yes, you do! and thanks!
Yeah I agree... I literally want EVERYTHING from Arturia as well lol
Stay away. It doesn't work with any USB cable larger than 1 meter. It doesn't work with USB hubs. Touching Pitch Bender and Modulation by accident while playing is very easy.
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.
thanks, great product. I just bought a keystep though!
Keystep is such a cool keyboard.
How do you like the Keystep?
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
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
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.
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.
huge omission. no transpose!!!! WTF only octave shift
Do these keys feel better than NI m32?
Slightly better. I still really like the M32 keys - but these are definitely different.
This is perfect for me. Thank you for the video, especially for the fact we get Analog Lab Lite!
Yes, that's the best part I think! :-D
It’s beautiful
You like the orange?
Sanjay C I love it
I really like your video.
I have a question!! Which one do you recommend me buy to start learning?
Arturia microlab or minilab Mkii?
i recommend the minilab cause already have the pads
This looks better than the Nektar one for sure.
Yeah, I agree
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.
Hey thanks, Violated! You chose a good keyboard for that price range! :-)
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!
I'm going to do a video about Keylab Essentials soon. Stay tuned. I have to learn it first :-) . But I already have it
@@SanjayC Thank you !
Great reviews as always . Sanjay do so much better reviews than Taetro lol . Anyway , love from Malaysia 🇲🇾
I learned a lot from Taetro! Nice guy too!
this thing is garbage at anything past 140 bpm
The last advice is 👍👍👍
Thanks, Selumiel!
Hi, is this portable with a chromebook?
I bough this controller brand new, and it came defective. DON'T BUY THIS THING!
Just claim the warranty and not just commenting it here. LOL
What was wrong with it?
@@jtoobacc18239 I got it brand new from Sweetwater. The thing never worked. I tried different cables, different computer. Nothing. Ended up returning it.
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.
Thanks, Frank. I agree with you. The Keystep is a killer keyboard. The price for the Microlab needs to come down to make sense.
Man arturia marketing this hard lol did someone there forget they smashed it already with the keystep lmao
Exactly!
Wow excellent product ! I love it ! Thanks a lot Sanjay for the knowledge 👏👍
Thanks!
5:30
quality feel? DOUBT
looks like cheap junk a la Minilab 1st gen based on how the keys move as you play them: m.th-cam.com/video/SfEQDiJ3UnI/w-d-xo.html
but there's the Keystep for better quality, if much less compact and compromised
That video you shared shows a very old Minilab.
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!
Would you think about upgrading to the full Analog Lab?
@@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.
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
Sure. What size do you need?
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 👍🏻😎
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
@@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
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.
Great simple & to the point review. Thank you
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🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hey thanks so much. I dont have a breakdown on this beat yet. But maybe I should make that
@@SanjayC The bass, bro. Its just super nice.
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.
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.
Plz give me giveaway to me
If no than also I love your content
Haha...I'd love to give stuff to everyone. That's why I do my giveaways :-D
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!!
korg has the microkey as well. 25, 37, 49 key versions, regular keys unlike the nanokey
This is so good! Love ur vids
Thanks Horror Kid! Do you have an Arturia keyboard?
@@SanjayC nope, I have a M-Audio Keyboard
Nice...I used to have an M-Audio
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 .
Yeah, if you need pads, I really like the Akai. What color are you going to get?
@@SanjayC i've sen the all black with the hints of chrome on it ,that looks pretty sweet
Oh yeah! That's nice!!
I love your videos
Thanks Magic Poison!
looking for a mini keyboard to go with my digitone but that non detachable usb cable is such a deal breaker! if it breaks the whole thing will need to be replaced! hard pass for me!
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.
Only get the MKII if you need the knobs.
Sanjay C Great mate, thanks!
I'm sold. a question, is this...thing compatible with Android?
King of reviews!!
😎 You're too kind!
@@SanjayC Bro your reviews are best
Nah just use the keyboard on your laptop
You on a piano laptop?
@6:02-Real Talk!
🤜🏼🤛🏼
It fits in my bag 😂 .... The native instrument komplete kontrol m32 is also amazingly good !
Well, you know what happened last time I tried to fit a keyboard in my bag!
@@SanjayC yeah and it didn't really fit easily 😂
Exactly!
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!
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. :)
@@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!
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!
@@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: th-cam.com/video/VMWMI0H0b8Q/w-d-xo.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?
You'll be fine with the 49, I think.
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.
Why is the microlab so expensive in ur area I got mine for £40-60
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.
How can I play for example the chord E and Em in the same song? Just playing next key (F)?
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.
great review! what USB B->C adapter do you use?
Hi, is this possible to use this keyboard with android phone?
I bought this keyboard, and I can't wait to start using this for my school work!
Congrats!
Nice how did you like it???
@@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! 👌🏾
@@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
Is the Sustain button the same as Latch (sustaining a note forever, until the button is off)?
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
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!
Nice and light, travel keyboard! Great review.
Thanks!
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.
The key feel on the Microlab still wins me over other keyboards
Mini lab 100%. Fits in my cacoon backpack (it’s slim backpack} with MacBook Pro and various cables. No reason to go micro!
I love my Minilab!
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!!!
I agree
Yay 🤗
Woohoo! Let's go!
Here, but not first.
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
You should be able to map the knobs on any keyboard to Reaper!
Cool video SanjayC!
Thanks!
Wow ILove Your videos
Thanks, Gab! Do you have the Arturia software instruments?
I think I like the orange!
Now it reminds of the orange Maschine!
sorry for the "noob" question, but this "portable" keyboard can sound by itself? Or need to be always connected to a PC to work?
You have to keep it connected to the computer.
I like your honest review. Impartial and fair. Well done
🙏 I appreciate that. You think this keyboard is something you'd buy?
@@SanjayC I would love to have sustain pedal input
Yes, that's missing
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.
The keys on this feel really good. Best in class in my opinion.
Does this work with cubase ? how to set up?
Hello, are the keys of this keyboard semi weighted? How does it feel while playing, quite real? Thks
I wouldn't call it semi-weighted, but its much better than most mini keyboards
I already have the Launchkey Mk3, but the Minilab could be a good upgrade for my music.
Nice!
With only midi over USB, will I need a computer to control a hardware synth?
You can get mini keyboards with a USB out. Take a look at this one th-cam.com/video/jG_zpIExSkU/w-d-xo.html
Bro!!!! your videos
Thanks Mathew!
Who needs knobs and drumpads? Mobile keyboards don't need that added junk :)
People who use VSTs, dho
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.
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!
Yes it does have a mellotron!
Are those weighted keys?
is the sound come from the keyboard? does it have speaker?
No it does not
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.
How is it?
@@jtoobacc18239 i love it
Thank you
You're welcome.
@@SanjayC
I just bought it.