A 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.
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Checked September 2026
Arturia MiniLab 3 vs Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 (2026)
Arturia MiniLab 3 is best for beginners wanting an all-in-one bundled software and hardware starter kit; Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 is best for compact daw control with pads and encoders. Arturia MiniLab 3 starts at $149 and Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 at $139.99.
Novation
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.
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| Arturia MiniLab 3 | Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | beginners wanting an all-in-one bundled software and hardware starter kit | compact daw control with pads and encoders |
| Starting price | $149 | $139.99 |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | USB-MIDI | USB-MIDI |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 25 velocity-sensitive slim keys, 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads (2 banks), 8 rotary encoders and 4 sliders, Mini OLED display with browsing knob, Touch strips for pitch bend and modulation | 25 synth-action mini-keys, 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 8 endless rotary encoders, 128x64 monochrome OLED display, Scale, Chord, and generative arpeggiator modes |
| Developer | Arturia | Novation |
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Arturia MiniLab 3 starts at $149; Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 starts at $139.99.
25 velocity-sensitive slim keys, 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads (2 banks), 8 rotary encoders and 4 sliders, Mini OLED display with browsing knob, Touch strips for pitch bend and modulation.
25 synth-action mini-keys, 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 8 endless rotary encoders, 128x64 monochrome OLED display, Scale, Chord, and generative arpeggiator modes.