Arturia Minilab Garageband Ipad

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I have just purchased Arturia Minilab midi/synth keyboard to use with a Ipad air, i cant get the Arturia to even beep, the software from Arturia wont run with Ipad, i have tried Garage band, smaple tank and little mini, not even a beep. I have the lightninng cable, have purchased/tried a powered usb hub and still not even a beep. So i try the minilab on a pc with thier downloadable software and it works like a charm.
So i still dont understand why no tunes on Ipad.
Anyone have an idea ?
Thanks inn advance Bulldog

Arturia's MiniLab USB Controller combines the hands-on control you love with the portability you need to take your studio wherever you go. MiniLab under the hood MiniLab is a full-featured MIDI controller designed to work with any music software or DAW you own. Minilab knobs on ipad only move a lttle. « on: May 15, 2013, 03:57:38 am ». The minilab when hooked up to my ipad, and midi learn used to select which knobs are set for cutoff or resonence. When I turn the knob to adjust the the level, it only have movement a couple degrees always.

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  • edited March 2015

    This mini lab runs in two modes, the first is Relative and the second is Absolute, you don't need a powered hub, it will get its power from the iPad.

    When you power it up either from the PC or iPad it always defaults to Relative mode, that the mode it uses to run the bundled software you get with it. To change modes you have to press SHIFT and PAD ONE at the same time, that will put it into Absolut mode, it should now work with the iPad, if it does not then the unit is faulty.

    I have included a link to a video I made showing you how to set it up with the iPad and Alchemy, but it's the same for anything

  • I have had problems as well, crashes and mivirtual midi didn't work. Maybe an update fixes our problems ..

  • I have tested my MiniLab with Mini Retina running iOS 8.1.2, all seems ok with Sunrizer and iSem, using genuine Apple cable, third party one does not work though.

  • It flat doesn't work with a new iPad Air 2 running IOS 10.2. I get the ever-present message 'This accessory is not supported' that shows up when a device needs more power. I've had the same kind of thing with the original iPad, original Air and now the Air 2 - about half the products that are supposed to work with the camera connector (most I've tried have been mics and keyboards) don't no matter what I do. I really would like to have an inexpensive keyboard controller for recording but so far I've struck out.

  • @silverface said:
    It flat doesn't work with a new iPad Air 2 running IOS 10.2. I get the ever-present message 'This accessory is not supported' that shows up when a device needs more power. I've had the same kind of thing with the original iPad, original Air and now the Air 2 - about half the products that are supposed to work with the camera connector (most I've tried have been mics and keyboards) don't no matter what I do. I really would like to have an inexpensive keyboard controller for recording but so far I've struck out.

    Try using a shorter cable. Sounds silly but it worked for me when my Mikrokey came up with that error.

  • Brilliant thesoundtestroom, that works! Why don't Arturia make this obvious?

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The new Arturia MiniLab MKII has an attractive sub $100 price point. But does this uber-portable and ultra small music controller perform as classily as it looks? We find out in the video review.

One thing we just can’t get enough of around here at AskAudio HQ is controllers. Thankfully, the manufacturers of the music world seem to love sending them to us at a fairly constant rate. After being really impressed by its 88-key ‘big brother’, I was very excited to get my hands on the Arturia MiniLab MkII and see how much ‘controller DNA’ would be shared between the two.

Watch the video review of the MiniLab MKII here:

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The Build

Let’s get this right out there, this thing is built like an absolute tank. Having this portable little feat of engineering in your hands makes you wish that all MIDI controllers were built this sturdy. The MiniLab MkII is absolutely made to withstand the rigors of tossing it into your backpack, and hitting the road without thinking twice. There are no protruding wheels, and the controller’s knobs that do protrude feel unyieldingly solid. You can have no qualms about taking this little guy to the most extreme music production circumstances.

The Feel

I had to double-check it against a few other portable controllers I had around the house, but it’s confirmed. The keys on the MiniLab are *ever so slightly* larger than many typical portable controllers. As a card carrying member of the ‘fat finger club’, this thrilled me. Your accuracy will be noticeably better with this keyboard.

The key response is on par with the build of the entire keyboard, which is to say, fantastic. The keys feel strong and sturdy, and yet bounce back with a very satisfying feel. Dare I say, this is a mini controller that is actually fun to play.

The MiniLab MKII is a mini controller that is actually fun to play.

Compatibility

The MiniLab MkII is, of course, platform agnostic. I brought it to my kid’s swimming class, hooked it into my iPad, and knocked out some click tracks in GarageBand. As soon as I got home, I switched it over to my laptop, without drivers, and toyed around with the included Analog Lab Lite software. I was a big fan of the full version included with the 88 key controller, and at the price point Arturia is selling this keyboard at I was happy to see that they included quite a few sounds from Analog Lab in the lite version. The UVI grand included is a nice touch as well.

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Just to push the ‘compatibility’ category to the limit I tried a few ‘off the wall’ things. The MiniLab MkII worked just fine as a second keyboard hooked up to my Korg Kronos. I also paired the MiniLab up with a wireless Bluetooth MIDI dongle and controlled the sounds out of my iPhone wirelessly. The MiniLab worked with any device I tried it with without a hitch.

The MIDI Control Center software is quick, responsive, and easy to figure out.

Software and Conclusion

The Arturia MIDI control center software is second to none. I knew this from the KeyLab 88, and it’s no different here. MCC is a pleasure to use, quick, responsive, and easy to figure out. Truthfully, you don’t need it much here. The MiniLab’s functions are all easily accessible from the front panel, and everything is clearly marked.

The MiniLab MkII is a no brainer for anyone looking for a portable controller. One you try it, just about anything else in the price/build class feels like a toy. Buy one, toss it in your backpack/laptop case/back seat and be ready to make music anywhere, at any time.

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Arturia Minilab Garageband Ipad

Price: $99

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Pros: Spectacular build, slightly larger than micro keys, pedal input, bus powered, multicolor and pressure-sensitive pads, solid encoders

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Cons: None whatsoever. If you need a portable MIDI controller, you won’t likely find a better one. Fingers crossed for a Bluetooth-enabled model down the road!

Web: https://www.arturia.com/minilab-mkii/overview

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