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 Launchpad Mini (2026)
Arturia MiniLab 3 is best for beginners wanting an all-in-one bundled software and hardware starter kit; Novation Launchpad Mini is best for compact ableton live clip launching and finger drumming. Arturia MiniLab 3 starts at $149 and Novation Launchpad Mini at $129.99.
Novation
Novation Launchpad Mini
A compact 64 RGB-pad MIDI grid controller for clip launching in Ableton Live.
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| Arturia MiniLab 3 | Novation Launchpad Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | beginners wanting an all-in-one bundled software and hardware starter kit | compact ableton live clip launching and finger drumming |
| Starting price | $149 | $129.99 |
| 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 | 64 RGB-backlit pads in an 8x8 grid, 3 Custom Modes via Novation Components, USB-C, bus powered, Kensington lock slot, Deep Ableton Live Session View integration |
| Developer | Arturia | Novation |
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Arturia MiniLab 3 starts at $149; Novation Launchpad Mini starts at $129.99.
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.
64 RGB-backlit pads in an 8x8 grid, 3 Custom Modes via Novation Components, USB-C, bus powered, Kensington lock slot, Deep Ableton Live Session View integration.