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- Page 1 USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia. The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use.
- Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the Arturia MiniLab MkII! This manual covers the features and operation of Arturia’s MiniLab MkII, a full-featured MIDI controller designed to work with any DAW software or plug-in you own. Note: While MiniLab MkII is part of a package which includes our Analog Lab Lite software, this manual will focus only on the MiniLab MkII controller hardware.
- Page 4 Specifications Subject to Change: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of release. However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update the hardware that has been purchased.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table Of Content Introduction..................................3 Overview................................... 4 2.1. First step - Making the connections........................... 4 2.1.1. Front Panel............................................4 2.1.2. Keyboard ............................................5 2.1.3. Pitch + Modulation touch strips ................................... 5 2.1.4. Shift + Pad Bank buttons ......................................5 2.1.5. Octave buttons.......................................... - Page 6 Software License Agreement........................... 35 Declaration of Conformity ..........................38...
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Page 7: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION MiniLab MkII is Arturia’s most compact and feature-filled USB MIDI keyboard controller yet. It has a 25-key, velocity-sensitive, slim-key keyboard along with a control surface designed for perfect integration with our software synthesizers. The attention to detail poured into MiniLab MkII also makes it perfect for working with any other software plug-in or DAW you have available. -
Page 8: Overview
Pads 1-8 / 9-16 Analog Lab Lite: Play notes from pads 1-8; control various features from pads 9-16. MIDI Channel selector keys: Press the Shift button and then one of the keys to select the current MIDI channel for MiniLab MkII. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - Overview... -
Page 9: Keyboard
MIDI channel (Shift + keyboard), and enabling encoders 1 and 9 to send the alternate MIDI CC numbers or NRPN/RPN commands that were defined using the MIDI Control Center. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - Overview... -
Page 10: Octave Buttons
/ previous preset, and switch the encoders between Multi parts, for example. However, when you hold the Shift button and press one of the pads, this will recall one of eight presets from the internal memory. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - Overview... -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Plug the USB cable back in, and continue to hold the buttons until the pads turn white. The pads will stay white for 2 seconds so you will know the reset process is underway. After this the MiniLab MkII will go through its normal power-up lighting sequence. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - Overview... -
Page 12: Minilab Mkii And Analog Lab Lite
If not, make sure the correct audio driver is selected and that your headphones or speakers are properly connected and turned on. Windows Mac OSX Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite... -
Page 13: Midi Setup
The Audio MIDI Settings window has a section labeled “MIDI Devices”. Click the box labeled “Arturia MiniLab MkII” to select it as a controller for Analog Lab Lite. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite... -
Page 14: Preset Selection
Analog Lab Lite. The control assignments in preset #1 correspond to the parameters within Arturia’s soft- synths, so with this combination there will be very little setup for you to do. It’s a very quick way to get the exact sound you want and start making music with it. -
Page 15: Analog Lab Lite Preset Selection
If it is not already lit, press the Pad 1-8 / 9-16 button to access pads 9-16. Pad 15 will select the previous preset, and pad 16 will select the next preset. Pads 14-16 have dedicated functions in Analog Lab Lite Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite... -
Page 16: Presets 2-8
The remaining seven MiniLab MkII presets can be configured to work with other software applications such as a DAW or a plug-in. To select one of those preset locations, hold the Shift button and press the appropriate pad. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite... -
Page 17: Using The Encoders
The functions of encoders 1 and 9 are fixed when using Analog Lab Lite. But it is possible to change the parameter assignments for every other encoder using the menu that appears when you click the parameter name under the virtual encoder. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite... - Page 18 This is because there may be different parameters available for the synthesizer on which that preset is based. For more details on editing a preset, see the Analog Lab user manual. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite...
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Page 19: Using The Pads
The MIDI note numbers for these pads are not assignable in Memory #1, since the Analog Lab Lite preset cannot be altered. But they can be edited within presets 2-8. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite... -
Page 20: Control Analog Lab Lite (Pads 9-16)
Part 1 / Part 2 tabs These tabs are basically identical, even though the encoders may have different labels. So we’ll only use one screen shot to represent them both: Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite... - Page 21 Click on the label under the Macro you want to edit. It will open to reveal four encoders which may or may not already have parameters assigned: Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite...
- Page 22 It’s possible to specify several characteristics with encoder 9 when you’re looking for a particular type of sound. In the example below, we are looking for an ambient, complex, evolving sound from three different Arturia instruments: Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite...
- Page 23 This is easier to understand when you can see the Results window, so hide the Studio view for now. Tap pad 15 to select the previous preset in the Results list. Tap pad 16 to select the next preset in the Results list. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MiniLab MkII and Analog Lab Lite...
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Page 24: Midi Control Center
The MIDI Control Center is an application that allows you to configure the MIDI settings of your MiniLab MkII. It works with most of Arturia’s devices, so if you have an earlier version of the software you’ll want to download the MiniLab MkII version. It will work with the other Arturia products as well. -
Page 25: Where To Find The Manual
MiniLab MkII settings so they match your system and enhance your workflow. 4.1.5. Using MIDI Control Center Before launching the MIDI Control Center (hereafter the MCC), make sure your Arturia MiniLab MkII keyboard is connected to your computer. The built-in MCC manual has general descriptions of the features that are common to all Arturia products. -
Page 26: Device Memories
There are eight memory locations in the Device Memories window, which corresponds to the number of preset memories inside the MiniLab mk II. Memory #1 is reserved for working with Analog Lab Lite and cannot be modified. The other seven memories can be configured any way you like. -
Page 27: Template Browser
Note: When an edit is made an asterisk will appear next to the name of the source Template. This means you need to use the Save or Save As… buttons to preserve your new data. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 28: Store To/Recall From
Select the destination Memory in the Device Memories window • Click the Store To button. In the example above, Clicking Store To will store the Template into the MiniLab MkII as preset memory 2. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 29: Recall A Preset From Minilab Mkii
[p.26]. These files have the extension .minilab_mk2. They contain only the parameters for a single MiniLab MkII Memory (the one currently highlighted in blue). Use these files to share your original presets with other users. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 30: Import/Export Device Settings
4.5.2. Import Device Settings To import the Device Settings, click the Import button. Then navigate to the appropriate location in your computer and follow the screen prompts to load in the .minilabmk2_ds file. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 31: Editing Basics
Knobs 1 and 9 have three tabs each. All pads have two tabs for access to all 16 pads. Simply click on a tab to select its window and the parameters it contains. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 32: Device Settings Tab
All of the Global parameters are found on the Device Settings tab. To view them, click the tab in the upper right corner of the window. The device settings menu To resume editing the controller settings, click the Controller Map tab. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 33: Working With Device Settings
It is possible to specify how many turns of a knob it will takes to change a parameter value from its minimum value to its maximum. Three settings are available: The Knob Acceleration menu The one with the blue check mark is the current value. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 34: Key Velocity Curve
The pads Velocity Curve menu The “Full” setting causes every pad you tap to play at maximum MIDI velocity (127). To resume editing the controller settings of the Templates, click the Controller Map tab. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 35: Editing Templates: Unique Features
MIDI channel setting of the keyboard. So for each control or pad you can choose whether they will be locked to a particular MIDI channel or will ‘float’ with the keyboard MIDI channel. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 36: Control Strips: Pitch Bend Hold
The pitch bend configuration menu This setting is saved with each preset, so you can have some presets configured one way and other presets configured the other way if you like. Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 37: Assignable Pedal
You can even use these fields to reverse the operation of the pedal if you like, by entering a higher value for the Off Value and a lower value for the On Value. An example of the Sustain Pedal Options and Off/On Value fields Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... -
Page 38: Mode Encoders
1:1 Each encoder step will generate a 1 jump (fine) Note: If you set the data entry at 1:1 (fine), it will take a huge number of turns before reaching the maximum Arturia - User Manual MiniLab MkII - MIDI Control Center... - Page 39 The License is not a sale of the original SOFTWARE. 2. Grant of License Arturia grants you a non-exclusive license for the use of the software according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You may not lease, loan or sub-license the software.
- Page 40 8. Limited Warranty Arturia warrants that the disks on which the software is furnished is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
- Page 41 Arturia was previously advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 0consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
- Page 42 Important notice: DO NOT MODIFY THE UNIT! This product, when installed as indicate in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirement. Modifications not expressly approved by Arturia may avoid your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
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