Shadowing Practice: Arturia MiniLab 37 mk3 & Memory V: First Look - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Today, we're going to find out what happens
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when you take one of Arteria's most popular compact controllers
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and give it an extra octave of keys to feel way more playable.
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That's exactly what we're checking out today with the new Minilab 37 key.
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And we also got a dope new plug -in to check out.
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Y 'all already know what's up.
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Let's dive in and...
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Let's get creative.
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How did those extra octave keys feel while you're playing it?
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Well, of course, it's nice to not be handcuffed, but I also like the feel of the keys.
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They press up in a really satisfying way.
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And of course, also very important is, are the octave keys handy?
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well all the time.
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Yeah, I don't do that.
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I'll just use 25 keys.
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So let's talk a little bit about the layout, and then we're going to take a look at the new Memory V plugin.
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This thing is awesome.
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It models the Memory Moog, and I know you have a little bit of experience with that.
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What's your thoughts on it?
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A friend of mine has one at his house, and I'm just lucky enough to go over every now and then and play it, and it's always the same thing.
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Every time we turn it on and play it, it's just so big and so fat and so aggressive.
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Yeah, it can do all the other synthesizer sounds
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brass and just a synthesizer that can punch you in the face the memory mogul do
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that and this app really captures that
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so let's talk a little bit about the layout obviously the big new feature is the 37 keys
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and we do have those stack uh pads over here
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so we got eight pads we have our eight rotary encoder
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knobs right here these are endless encoder knobs then we got our four faders right here the cool thing
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that i love about this is that we don't have an extra section for the transport are directly on the pads.
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And then you mentioned we have our octave up and down right here.
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And then we got our touch strips right here.
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And that's, of course, your pitch and your modulation.
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So the cool thing about having the stacked pads is
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that somebody that finger drums can actually play it out better rather than having a full row of just pads.
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There you go.
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Just like that.
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I can't do that, but just like that.
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How about we give the Minilab 37 key a test drive using this pad?
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I'm on it.
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you
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Thank you.
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So there you have it that is a quick look at the Minilab 37 key from Arteria.
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This thing is awesome.
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If you want to check out this and the Memory V plug -in, we will leave a link down in the description.
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or you can find out more information there.
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If you have questions that we did not answer, feel free to reach out to your Sweetwater Sales Engineer, and they can get you guys squared away on anything that you're looking for.
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Until next time, you guys, be awesome. Be creative.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 47 sentences and 524 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:17. The speaker talks slowly, about 99 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- pad /pæd/ (noun) — A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
- plug /plʌɡ/ (noun) — A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
- layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ (noun) — A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.
- stack /stæk/ (noun) — A large pile of hay, grain, straw, or the like, larger at the bottom than the top, sometimes covered with thatch.
- finger /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ (noun) — A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other…
- pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ (noun) — A throw; a toss; a cast, as of something from the hand.
- capture /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/ (verb) — To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
- strip /ˈstɹɪp/ (verb) — To remove or take away, often in strips or stripes.
- aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ (adjective) — Characterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing.
- punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ (noun) — A hit or strike with one's fist.
- endless /ˈɛndlɪs/ (adjective) — Having no end.
- controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ (noun) — One who controls something.
- dive /daɪv/ (verb) — To swim under water.
- drum /ˈdɹʌm/ (noun) — A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
- compact /kəmˈpækt/ (adjective) — Closely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- check out (verb) — To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.).
- find out (verb) — To discover, as by asking or investigating.
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
- dive in (verb) — To start a new endeavor enthusiastically and wholeheartedly.
- go over (verb) — To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
- look for (verb) — To seek.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: capture /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/, modulation /ˌmɑd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/, modulation /ˌmɑd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like pad, plug, layout.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | we're checking · you're playing · you're looking |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | we're going to find · we're going to take |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll just use · will leave |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.