Arturia AstroLab 88 Performance Stage Keyboard

AstroLab 88 is a standalone instrument that seamlessly blends the power of software with the reliability of hardware -- delivering the magic of discovering the perfect sound and the freedom to perform without limits. Featuring a full 88-key hammer-action keybed -- the most demanded format by stage keyboardists -- it offers unparalleled expression for musicians who demand the best.

Powered by their award-winning Phi/TAE technology, AstroLab 88 gives stage keyboardists direct access to 40 premium instruments from V Collection and Pigments, with over 1,600 preloaded sounds. Musicians can also import, combine, and curate their own libraries, crafting a truly personalized sonic palette.

With its robust, minimalist design and workflow-focused technology AstroLab 88 lets musicians take all their studio sounds on stage in a reliable and intuitive way. Performers can explore an unmatched collection of sound with peace of mind.

Features:

- Full 88-key hammer-action keybed
- Piano-size, triple sensor keys with aftertouch
- Access to 40 premium instruments
- Over 1,600 preloaded sounds
- Highly expressive and responsive playing experience
- Customize sounds on-the-go via AstroLab's mobile app
- Analog Lab Pro included
- 450+ Artist Tribute presets pay homage to innovative music makers
- Arpeggiator, Looper, Chord & Scale modes
- Durable aluminum construction
- Navigation wheel & screen for easy browsing
- 10 Preset Buttons for quick sound access
- 4 macro controls for quick… read more editing
- 17 insert FX & dedicated Delay/Reverb
- 4 dedicated knobs to control FX
- Multis/Keyboard Split
- MIDI I/O, audio input, and control pedal I/O
- USB-C connection and USB-A host
- Bluetooth audio and WiFi for wireless control

Premium 88-key hammer-action keybed
AstroLab 88 features a premium Fatar TP-40 hammer-action keybed with triple sensors and channel aftertouch. This ensures a highly expressive and responsive playing experience, capturing every nuance of your performance as well as providing more space for split keyboard arrangements.

Produce, rehearse, perform
Focus on performance with AstroLab's simple yet powerful controls. Featuring quick sound selection, 4 multi-purpose macros and more. Customize and organise sounds on-the-go via AstroLab's mobile app. Fine-tune, record and curate custom sounds for AstroLab using its counterpart software: Analog Lab Pro.

A universe of iconic sounds
AstroLab 88 comes with over 1,600 onboard presets specifically designed for live performance. It also allows you to integrate a near-infinite range of custom sounds through Analog Lab Pro, V Collection, and Pigments. Transition seamlessly between beautifully authentic pianos, staple vintage keyboard timbres, and iconic synth textures. What's more, AstroLab 88 also features 450+ Artist Tribute presets that pay homage to some of the most innovative music makers spanning both the last and present centuries.

A performance keyboard you can trust
AstroLab lets you travel from the stage to the studio and back, without ever needing to compromise on sound quality and playability. Every aspect of AstroLab has been designed with the live musician in mind. With an aluminum and bakelite housing, the unit is thoroughly tested to ensure it's tour-worthy and ready to stand out at your next live show.

11 Sound Engines:
- Virtual Analog
- Samples
- Wavetable
- FM
- Granular
- Physical modelling
- Vector Synthesis
- Harmonic
- Phase distortion
- Vocoder
- Karplus Synthesis

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