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Arturia MiniLab 3 firmware

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Latest firmware

1.2.0
released 19 Dec 2024
Get Analog Lab includes the firmware · release notes on arturia.com

What's new in 1.2.0

Improvements: - Improved compatibility with expression pedals - Added a specific display for relative encoders - The pitch strip now reacts more like a real pitch wheel, with a brief return time to its central position - Improved display of names containing a large number of characters Bugfixes - Automated controls are no longer shown on the MiniLab 3 screen unless they are actively adjusted - No more stuck notes when using the Hold button with some instruments - Analog Lab messages will no longer appear on the screen when switching to DAW mode while the transport bank is open - Transport controls now work as expected in User programs - Opening the Live script will no longer erase custom program names - Reduced the number of presses needed to disable the Arp when the Arp menu is open - Fixed various issues with LED behavior in Low Power and Backlight Off modes - MIDI Control Center: the Main Knob Click + Shift combination now properly sends Mackie Control output - MIDI Control Center: pads will no longer send MCU or HUI messages if the transport mode is set to "None" - MIDI Control Center: Pitch strip inverted values are now properly handled

Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Release notes on arturia.com ↗

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How to update the Arturia MiniLab 3

Install Analog Lab on your computer (Mac or Windows) and connect the MiniLab 3 with a USB cable. Open Analog Lab: if the controller firmware is out of date, Analog Lab prompts you to update it. Accept and follow the on-screen steps, and do not disconnect the controller until the update has finished. If the update fails or is not offered, use Arturia MIDI Control Center instead: connect the controller, open MIDI Control Center and run the firmware update from there.

What you need

Analog Lab — the software Arturia uses to load firmware onto the Arturia MiniLab 3. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Arturia MiniLab 3

The Arturia MiniLab 3 is updated with Analog Lab, published by Arturia.

Download Analog Lab from Arturiaopens in a new tab — arturia.com

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Arturia MiniLab 3 firmware update history

4 releases since Sep 2022, roughly one every 9 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 1.2.0 — 19 Dec 2024

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Version 1.1.1 — 17 Apr 2023

Bug fixes - Fixed unexpected disconnections of the Ableton script.

Version 1.0.6 — 2 Dec 2022

- Maintenance update

Version 1.0.5 — 23 Sep 2022

- Made LED color always blue in Arturia program. - Added "Minilab3 ALV" virtual MIDI port to complete the integration of Analog Lab visual feedbacks. - Improved the internal tap tempo.

Tracked in 2 rigs on FW//RADAR.

Arturia MiniLab 3 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Arturia MiniLab 3?

The latest firmware for the Arturia MiniLab 3 is version 1.2.0, released on 19 Dec 2024. FW//RADAR last checked Arturia's official page on 26 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Arturia MiniLab 3?

Install Analog Lab on your computer (Mac or Windows) and connect the MiniLab 3 with a USB cable. Open Analog Lab: if the controller firmware is out of date, Analog Lab prompts you to update it. Full instructions on Arturia's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Arturia MiniLab 3?

You need Analog Lab, available from arturia.com.

Where can I download Arturia MiniLab 3 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Arturia's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Arturia MiniLab 3 manual?

The official Arturia user manual is a PDF hosted on dl.arturia.net. Arturia MiniLab 3 user manual (PDF) →