Arturia unveil AstroLab, 61-Key Stage Keyboard

Arturia just announced AstroLab, an innovative 61-key stage keyboard that blends a stylish, user-friendly design with a diverse range of sounds. Premiered during Arturia’s 25th-anniversary keynote, AstroLab aims to revolutionize the concept of stage keyboards by seamlessly integrating studio and stage functionalities while offering advanced creative capabilities.

Features

AstroLab has an innovative integration of Arturia’s acclaimed Phi/TAE synthesis engine, offering access to 33 iconic instruments from the Analog Lab library and over 1,300 performance-ready presets.

Designed with the live musician in consideration, AstroLab’s intuitive controls and streamlined interface ensure effortless navigation. The navigation wheel and screen facilitate easy browsing through the keyboard’s extensive preset library, while the four macro controls offer immediate access to essential sound-shaping parameters.

1. Seamless DAW integration through Analog Lab software
2. Effortless transition from studio to stage
3. No computer or complex setups required
4. Chord, scale, and arpeggiator modes
5. Multi-instrument functionality
6. Looping and recording capabilities
7. Dedicated vocoder engine
8. Drag-and-drop samples and presets
9. Customize effects and assign macros
10. Explore advanced sound design in Analog Lab Pro

With 10 types of synthesis, 35 engines, and over 1,300 presets built-in, AstroLab offers a vast collection of sounds, from beautifully intimate keys and timeless analog synths to elemental acoustic instruments and intricate modern textures.

The keyboard’s multi-timbral capabilities allow users to layer or split two distinct instruments, while the built-in arpeggiator, chord, and scale modes helps in crafting dynamic, harmonically-rich compositions. Arturia has also equipped the AstroLab with a user-friendly looper and a dedicated vocoder engine, further expanding the creative possibilities at the user’s fingertips. AstroLab also offers USB and WIFI connectivity, and a robust, low-latency audio interface, and it becomes clear that the AstroLab is a formidable all-in-one solution for modern music production and performance.

Check out more info about Arturia AstroLab here.