Arturia AstroLab Avant-Garde 61-Key Stage Keyboard

AstroLab is a 61-key semi-weighted stage keyboard designed to liberate you from the constraints of taking your studio to the stage.

Combining a sleek design, intuitive controls and innovative ecosystem, 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.

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.

Features: 

• 61-note semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch
• 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

Intuitive controls - No need to think twice when on stage, or in the studio. 

AstroLab’s navigation wheel and preset buttons make selecting sounds effortless and rewarding. Plus, tweak sounds in-depth with an array of essential controls.

• 4 Macros
  Adjust the tone with Brightness, alter the wave shape and filter settings with Timbre or use Movement to control modulating effects like vibrato or tremolo.
• 4 Effects
  Add spatialisation to any sound with a dedicated Delay and Reverb, and make impactful adjustments with 2 insert effects - all customisable.

Performance features - Craft a truly unique sound and setup.

Layer an evolving synth arp over some emotive strings and discover truly unheard and captivating instrument combos, or split two sounds across the keyboard. Got a mic? Twist and transform your voice with the vocoder, or press record and set a chord on an entirely new course with up to 32-bar MIDI looping and powerful arpeggiation.

• 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.
• Chord, Scale, Arp
  Looking for extra melodic and harmonic inspiration? The chord, scale and arpeggiator modes mean you can easily embellish your performance, stay in key and trigger vibrant sequences, all at once. Use the Hold function to let the sound evolve after you release the key.
• Loop & record
  Elaborate your performance or studio experimentation by looping any melody or chord progression. Better still, AstroLab captures the MIDI so you can change to any instrument and hear your recorded phrase in entirely new ways.
• Vocoder
  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.

Studio-stage continuum

AstroLab gives you the freedom to go between creative modes and play with all your signature sounds.

Want to play with your favorite KORG MS-20 bassline or save a multi-instrument to be used later in your DAW? With AstroLab’s advanced software ecosystem you can ensure that your live performances are as rich and detailed as your studio creations.

• Composing
  AstroLab provides endless sound design in one simple instrument, giving you access to thousands of world-class presets that fit seamlessly into any setup. Integrate with your DAW via Analog Lab or go without a computer and make use of AstroLab as a standalone instrument.
• Setting up
  Modulate sound infinitely in the studio, create personalized preset libraries and perform them on stage. No more fumbling with complex cables and live setups, AstroLab lets you bring your custom sounds with you wherever you go.
• Performing
  Play the sounds you want, effortlessly, instantly and without distraction. Have peace of mind during a performance with essential controls and an expertly designed semi-weighted keyboard that captures every nuance and inflection of your playing style.

Full Creative Control

Remote control sounds and settings, expand and manage your library and integrate seamlessly with your DAW.

Prepare a setlist on your phone and control AstroLab with easy browsing. Or link AstroLab with Analog Lab and use it in your DAW to sync your custom presets and discover seamless multitrack composition.

• AstroLab Connect
  AstroLab Connect is a mobile app that brings the convenience of mobile technology to your workflow. Control AstroLab, edit your playlists or expand your sound library, all without a cable in sight.
• Analog Lab Pro
  Access an expanded library of sounds, play and control instruments, edit and sync your presets and assign custom FX. Navigate between multiple instances of Analog Lab in your DAW for an effortless production workflow.
• V Collection (not included)
  Harness a truly breathtaking range of vintage and modern instruments, access over 9,000 additional sounds and take your performance even further into the unknown and unheard, with full access to each instrument view and parameter controls.

Included Software: 

Make use of AstroLab’s software ecosystem which enhances ease-of-use when on the road and offers greater control, customisation and an even greater range sounds:

• AstroLab Connect (iOS + Android)
• Analog Lab Pro
• Compatible with V Collection and Pigments (not included)

What's in the box: 

• Quickstart,
• Registration card,
• USB Cable (C/A)
• User Manual
• Power Supply