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Make your MiniLab 3's knobs work in GarageBand

GarageBand plays the keys, but ignores most of the 8 knobs, 4 faders and 6 buttons on the Arturia MiniLab 3. KnobLink connects them: it recognises the MiniLab 3 the moment you plug it in.

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Arturia MiniLab 3as KnobLink draws it

What each control does in GarageBand

Setup in three steps

  1. Plug in the MiniLab 3 and open KnobLink. It shows your keyboard, controls and all.
  2. Allow instrument knobs in System Settings › Accessibility, once.
  3. Restart GarageBand, only the first time. Then play.

Questions

Does the MiniLab 3 work with GarageBand?

GarageBand plays the MiniLab 3's keys and pads, but ignores most of its knobs and faders. KnobLink connects those too: knobs move the instrument's Smart Controls, faders set track volume, transport buttons work.

Do I need to set up the MiniLab 3 by hand?

No. KnobLink recognises the Arturia MiniLab 3 by name when you plug it in and knows its factory settings. If you changed its settings, KnobLink asks you to move the changed controls once.

Does it work with Logic Pro?

KnobLink is made for GarageBand. Logic Pro has its own controller assignments.

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