Once the product has been registered on the Arturia website, you can download software and manuals Once this is done, you can access to the reserved area from which to download the software applications.
First you have to create a personal account on the Arturia’s website ( then log-in and register the product using the serial and unlock codes, both supplied with the paper card included in the package. For the software configuration, however, the procedure is slightly more complex. Being a class-compliant USB device, just connect the keyboard to one of the computer USB ports and you’re done. The installation of MiniLab MkII Orange Edition is very simple. The main interface of Analog Lab Lite, the soft-synth supplied with MiniLab MkII Orange Edition INSTALLATION It is not difficult to guess that the value of the supplied software exceeds that of the sale of the entire bundle, which in store and online is offered for just under 100 euros.
And finally UVI Model D, emulation of a concert grand piano. Furthermore Ableton Live Lite, a custom version of the award-winning loop-based music creation platform. The 8 Pads of MiniLab MkII Orange Edition can be used in two banks (1-8 and 9-16) quickly switchable with a button SOFTWARE BUNDLEĪmong the strengths of this Arturia’s package stands out the software equipment, which includes two proprietary applications: MIDI Control Center for mapping the control surface, and Analog Lab Lite, a powerful virtual analog/digital synthesizer with more than 500 sounds ready to use. The equipment is completed by 2 assignable touch-controllers to drive pitch-bend, modulation and other parameters. A generous control surface allows remote control of DAWs and soft-synthsįurthermore: 8 velocity-sensitive and RGB backlit pads, organized in two banks, 1-8 and 9-16, switchable with a special button, as well as the inevitable two swotch for octave up and down, and a Shift key for enable some advanced features, such as MIDI channel selection. Two of them are encoder/switch type: very useful, as we will see, for the selection and loading banks and sounds. The control surface is very rich if we consider the available area: despite its small size, in fact, Minilab MkII Orange Edition features 16 endless rotary encoders. Two sockets on the rear panel: one for the USB and one for the Sustain pedal CONTROL PANEL Two sockets on the rear panel, one USB for connection to the computer and one ¼ ”TRS jack for the Sustain pedal. Considering the size of the keys, the keyboard is pleasantly versatile, with responsive and not at all disappointing mechanics even when playing repeated and articulate sequences. The base is made of metal, the chassis is made of plastic but of good quality, which does not mind even to the touch. It’s lightweight, shorter than a traditional computer keyboard, and just over a foot wide. Once unboxed, what strikes about Arturia MiniLab MKII Orange Edition is its compactness but also its robustness.
The user interface is automatically configured for your Arturia controller.Successful restyling for the small MIDI/USB keyboard by Arturia, one of the most promising and with the best quality/price ratio in its market segment.īy Luca Barbieri Lightweight and ultra-compact, MiniLab MkII Orange Edition connects to PC / Mac systems via USBīlack livery, bright orange potentiometers, many controllers and a 25-note keyboard with velocity– sensitive mini-keys: we are talking about the new Minilab MkII Orange Edition by Arturia, restyling of the homonymous MIDI/USB keyboard that the renowned French manufacturer has launched on the market about 4 years ago.
If you have a full version of our synthesizer (Mini V, Modular V, CS-80V, Wurlitzer V, etc.), you can edit the full preset. Standalone or plug-in operation (VST, VST3, AU, AAX) Parameters can be easily mapped to other MIDI controllers Multi-mode for adding unique layers, splits and effects The browser has been updated to quickly find your sound by type (bass, pad, lead. Presets are V collection (ARP 2600 V, B-3 V, CS-80 V, CZ V, Farfisa V, Jup-8 V, Matrix-12 V, Mellotron V, Mini V, Modular V, Prophet V, Prophet VS, SEM V, Solina V, Stage-73 V, Synclavier V, Synthi V, Piano V, Vox Continental V, Wurli V, Buchla Easel V, Clavinet V, DX7 V, CMI V). More than 6500 sounds by the industry's best sound designers Original hardware / software hybrid synthesizer Analog Lab provides efficient access to thousands of hot preset synths and keyboard sounds from our award-winning V collection.Whether you're a music producer, live performer, sound designer, or just a fan, vintage synth or keyboard fan, Analog Lab will surprise you.With instant access to dozens of faithfully modeled instruments, it combines awe-inspiring sound with great ease of use and great features.ĭiscover inspiration at every step of your musical journey.