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Apr 22, 2019  Using MIDI keyboards in GarageBand iOS (iPhone/iPad) Product Links Note: These are affiliate links which means a small commission may be. 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.

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2. Arturia Minilab Mkii Garageband

A) Dont believe everything Arturia tells you... They have had similar issues in the past that either required a fix from them and not to Logic, to resolve the issues... despite their original claims to the opposite... or it was a setup problem by the User... which Arturia failed to properly recognize and troubleshoot.

B) A client of mine has a Keylab 61 working perfectly with Logic Pro X 10.2.1 and El Capitan 10.11.3... I just double checked with him and he confirmed he has no issues at this time.

So.. I would fully uninstall your 61... by shuttimg down your mac.. then unplugging your 61.

Now restart your Mac... and remove any entries for the 61 in OS X's Midi Audio Setup utility... then delete Logic's Control Surface preferences...

and restart your Mac...

You can resolve many issues by restoring Logic Pro X back to its original settings. This will not impact your media files. To reset your Logic Pro X user preference settings to their original state, do the following:

1. Quit Logic Pro X
2. In the Finder, choose Go to Folder from the Go menu.
3. Type ~/Library/Preferences in the 'Go to the folder' field.
4. Press the Go button.
5. Remove the com.apple.logic10.plist file from the Preferences folder. Note that if you have programmed any custom key commands, this will reset them to the defaults. You may wish to export your custom key command as a preset before performing this step. See the Logic Pro X User Manual for details on how to do this.
6. If you are having trouble with a control surface in Logic Pro X, then you may also wish to delete the com.apple.logic.pro.cs file from the preferences folder.
7. Restart the computer.

Note: If you cannot find any of the files listed above, you didn’t follow the instruction correctly! 🙂

Once the Mac has restarted, install all Arturia software... and then, unless required to earlier.. plug in your 61... and restart Mac again and then test under 10.2.1...

Feb 12, 2016 9:19 AM

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:

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.

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.

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.

Arturia Minilab Ipad Garageband

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.

Price: $99

Arturia Minilab Mkii Garageband

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

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