Arturia AstroLab Digital Stage Keyboard

Go beyond with Arturia's AstroLab, a 61-key stage keyboard combining a sleek design, intuitive controls and innovative ecosystem that lets you discover a universe of evocative and cutting-edge sounds at the touch of a button.

AstroLab is the culmination of 25 years of passion, innovation, and commitment to the pursuit of unhindered musical exploration. From must-have performance instruments that respond to every keystroke just like the originals do, to iconic keyboards and futuristic synth textures -- instantly find that perfect sound, stay in the zone and set your creative flow on a flight path beyond space and time. For many musicians and producers who utilize a plethora of tools, instruments and custom sounds in their home or studio setup, recreating this for a live performance is not always straightforward. This is where AstroLab comes in, offering both a robust, minimalist design and workflow-focused technology that lets you integrate all your sounds effortlessly.

Tap into an ultimate selection of performance-ready sounds, effortlessly recreate your studio on stage and focus on what matters most -- your creative expression. With 10 types of synthesis, 35 engines and over 1300 presets built-in, navigate your way through a vast and variegated constellation of sounds, from beautifully intimate keys and timeless analog synths, to elemental acoustic instruments and intricate modern textures -- all at the turn of a dial.

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A universe of iconic sounds
AstroLab comes with over 1300 onboard presets brought to life with 10 in-built sound engines, from Virtual Analog to Wavetable and Granular. Instantly access an unparalleled library of sounds as well as the ability to integrate your own -- expandable through the Sound Store and companion software. 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.

Produce, rehearse, perform
Focus on performance with AstroLab's simple yet powerful controls. Featuring quick sound selection, 4 multi-purpose macros, customisable FX knobs and innovative play modes to help you stay in key and inspire new ideas.

On-the-go control
Customize and organize sounds on-the-go via AstroLab's mobile app which brings the convenience of mobile technology to your performance workflow. Edit your playlists and explore new sounds with the sound store, all completely independent from your DAW or computer.

Professional software included
Fine-tune, record and curate custom sounds for AstroLab using its counterpart software, Analog Lab Pro, extending the sonic range and power of AstroLab to suit your every need.

Studio-stage continuum
AstroLab is the first stage keyboard that embeds seamlessly with your DAW, thanks to Analog Lab. This means you can take your labour-of-love sounds with you on stage, without a computer, and without the complexity.

Play your own way
Engineered with the live musician in mind, AstroLab's creative features mean you can craft that truly unique stage setup and take your sound into totally new ground.

+1300 sounds, instantly.
From beautifully authentic pianos to staple vintage keys and presets inspired by your favorite artists -- AstroLab features an unparalleled library of sounds as well as the ability to integrate your own.

Level up your artistry
Enter a creative flow and play without distraction. With simple and powerful controls, AstroLab's no-nonsense design lets you find the perfect sound in seconds, explore creative ideas and adjust essential parameters with ease.

Go from studio to stage hassle-free
AstroLab truly comes into its own when combined with its companion software. Control, customize and organize your sounds on-the-go with AstroLab Connect. Integrate seamlessly with your studio, explore custom sound design and access thousands of additional sounds with Analog Lab Pro.

A keyboard you can rely on
AstroLab's integrated design ensures maximum stability when playing on stage. Meaning no latency, cables or unwanted drop-outs. Have the confidence to take your sound anywhere and play at your best with its robust but portable aluminum and bakelite construction.

GO BEYOND with the Arturia Astrolab:

- A universe of iconic sound: Arturia's award-winning Phi/TAE technology is built-in, giving you access to 33 instruments from Analog Lab, and over 1000 projects-ready and performance enhancing presets built-in.
- Powerful controls: Flow from synth, to piano to luscious pad at the touch of a button

- Integrated effects: 2 dedicated FX, Delay and Reverb, along with two assignable FX meaning you customise the ideal performance setup with up to 12 insert FX to choose from.

- Chord, Scale, Arp: The chord, scale and arpeggiator modes mean you can easily embellish your performance, stay in key and trigger vibrant sequences, all at once.

- Multi-instruments: Program a split point to load two different sounds across the keyboard for a multitimbral playing style. Great for adding a percussive sequence or bass section to some delicate keys or a high-frequency lead. Or, create your own dynamic multi-instruments and save them to be used later in your DAW.

- Loop & record: Elaborate your performance or studio experimentation by looping any sound by up to 32 bars. Ideal for adding a back-bone melody or chord progression to support freeform play. Better still, AstroLab captures the MIDI so you can change to any instrument and hear your recorded phrase in entirely new ways.

- Vocoder engine: Plug-in an external mic to AstroLab and send your voice through AstroLab's dedicated vocoder and harness multi-octave vocal transformation. Expand supported voice-input presets when combined with Vocoder V.

Fun Options with the Astrolab
- Transform a clean piano into a honky tonk piano with brightness and timbre macros
- Crank up the resonance of the Korg MS-20 filter to experience the grit of the analog filters
- Layer an evolving pad on top of a Grand Piano for a cinematic intro
- Combine a drum loop from the CMI with and 80s bass line to start a new pop song
- Combine the Mini V and Stage 73 to create a groovy bass and e.piano split
- Go crazy with effects (phaser, delays) by editing the parameters of each effect in depth
- Combine the arpeggiator, the chord and scale modes to create dynamic synth sequences
- Record a loop on Part 1 and play along on Part 2 for a 1-person performance
- Play with a backing track on your phone while streaming to astrolab via Bluetooth
- Connect a microphone to play with the Vocoder
- Use a dry Vocoder setting to put any stereo input through AstoLab's effects
- Install a free sound bank from AstroLab Connect via WIFI
- Customize macros on your presets to prepare unique performances
- Assign aftertouch or an expression pedal to a part volume to create expressive layers

Features:

- 61-note semi-weighted keyboard
- 10 sound engines: Virtual Analog, Samples, Wavetable, FM, Granular, Physical modelling, Vector Synthesis, Harmonic, Phase distortion, Vocoder
- Piano-size keys
- Over 1300 in-built sounds from Arturia instruments
- Up to 10,000 sounds via Arturia software
- Navigation wheel & screen for easy browsing
- 10 Preset Buttons for quick sound access
- 4 macro controls for quick 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
- Arpeggiator, Looper, Chord & Scale modes

NOTE: Wooden legs not included.

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