Arturia Minilab MK2 (Deep Black) Special Edition Portable MIDI Keyboard Controller

MiniLab MkII in Deep Black is a portable MIDI controller keyboard that will have a huge impact on your creative output. Designed to fit in any work space, and featuring 25 all black slim-keys, 8 RGB pads, 16 rotary knobs, and a fantastic collection of included software like the Analog Lab Lite virtual instrument, this iconic little MIDI controller now comes in a striking new limited edition color.

Your creative companion, anywhere, anytime

Small enough to fit in your laptop bag, MiniLab MkII Deep Black can follow you on your creative journey, whatever roads it may take you down. Pull up your project and drop some beats in an instant. Lay down some ideas on the train. Control your DAW and mix in your hotel room. Coupling simple, ergonomic design with some of the most inspiring sounds in the industry, MiniLab MkII Deep Black will be with you every step of the way.

Ready for life on the road

Small, solid, and packing a punch, MiniLab MkII Deep Black is a robust little mobile studio solution, and the perfect accomplice for any electronic music performer or producer. Bring all your ideas together with Ableton Live Lite. Multi-track your performances, add effects, warp samples to fit your tempo, and create studio-quality tracks with ease.

Incredible software included

Aside from the bold, black color, the Deep Black also comes with a great selection of bundled software that will help you start making music straight out of the box. With Analog Lab Lite - an introduction to the sounds and synths available in Arturia V Collection - you’ll be able to experience the hands-on joy of controlling some of the most iconic keyboard sounds of all time with over 500 sounds. Featuring outstanding integration with Analog Lab Lite, every dial and button is instantly mapped to the parameters of your keyboard sound. Also included, Ableton Lite Live to get your producing straight away.

Highlights

• Take it anywhere: Amazingly portable and highly durable. MiniLab MkII Deep Black sets new standards in the small controller market, combining unparalleled control with space saving, small studio-friendly size – and the black case and black keys looks amazing!
• Great feeling keyboard: MiniLab MkII Deep Black features a 25-note slim-keys, velocity sensitive keyboard, striking an uncompromising balance between size and playability.
• Powerful performance pads: record a drum pattern, launch clips, cycle through presets, MiniLab MkII’s 8 multi-purpose pads ultra-responsive and RGB backlit, helping you easily identify the sound or function they are controlling.
• Useful rotary knobs: 16 rotary encoders give you full access to all of the important parameters of your favorite effects, synths, and DAW functions. 2 of the knobs are even clickable, allowing even deeper control of your music making.
• Expressive performance controls: MiniLab MkII Deep Black features incredibly responsive touchstrip controls for pitch bend and modulation, sustain pedal input to capture that authentic keyboard performance, and dedicated octave up & down buttons for full creative access.
• Record your songs: Ableton Live Lite - an introduction to arguably the most popular, intuitive recording & performance software on the market - is now included with MiniLab MkII, meaning you can record and produce your songs straight out of the box. Thanks to dedicated pre-mapping within Ableton Live, it’s never been easier to take control.
• Amazing keyboard sounds: the included Analog Lab Lite software gives you access to hundreds of iconic preset keyboard sounds taken from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection. From electric pianos to analog monosynths, string machines to modular monsters, and everything in between.
• A famous piano at your fingertips: a beautiful, ultra-realistic piano sound is always useful, and that’s exactly what you get with the included UVI Grand Piano Model D software. Meticulously sampled from a classic Steinway, and yours with the MiniLab MkII Deep Black.
• Tempting upgrade paths: whether you want thousands of extra keyboard presets with Analog Lab, or need the unparalleled control of Arturia’s flagship V Collection, owners of MiniLab MkII Deep Black and MiniLab MkII will be entitled to exclusive upgrade offers.