Arturia AstroLab 61-key Stage Keyboard

Intergalactic Arturia Sounds, Primed for Real-time Performance

Arturia has long been at the forefront of modern, multimode synthesis, pioneering both original instrumentation and cutting-edge emulation. With the AstroLab, Arturia brings these two forces together in a dedicated stage keyboard designed to seamlessly integrate the limitless possibilities of virtual instruments with the tactile demands of live performance and studio work. Featuring 61 semi-weighted keys and a variable polyphony of up to 48 voices, the AstroLab lets you access a vast range of sounds from Analog Lab, V Collection, and Pigments software, delivering endless creative possibilities in real-time. With advanced connectivity options including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and footswitch support, plus compatibility with MIDI 2.0, aftertouch, and layering, this instrument opens up new dimensions of sound design. The AstroLab is an inspiring addition for keyboardists, producers, and synthesists, offering a perfect balance of tactile control, mobility, and expressive tools for the modern musician. Whether on stage or in the studio, it’s the ideal instrument for pushing the boundaries of performance.

Features

• Innovative hybrid stage keyboard that craftily lets you bring the forces of V Collection, Analog Lab, and Pigments to a performance setting without the need for a laptop or computer
• More than 30 distinctive onboard instruments, including piano, organ, strings, and brass, alongside classic and modern synths for a voltaic array of recording and composition tools right out of the box
• Over 1,300 diverse presets that include over 200 artist-tribute sounds to capture countless dimensions of iconic instrumentation
• Comprehensive functionality as a controller for the included Analog Lab Pro software instruments, which means drag-and-drop convenience with electrifying sound design
• Multitimbral architecture that lets you split or layer two sounds up to 48 voices in polyphony to create dynamic, dazzling soundscapes across multiple styles of synthesis
• Smooth preset transition technology that ensures sounds continue until the next note is played for unobtrusive single- or multi-preset changes during your set
• Arpeggiator, sequencer, and looper modes to expand performance possibilities without the need for additional gear or an onstage computer
• 8 customizable and assignable macros that provide focused control across instrument and effects parameters to balance the limitless potential of virtual instruments with a practical scope of performance details
• 4 instrument macros that adjust Brightness, Timbre, Time, and Movement parameters, with shift-key adjustments for Volume, Bass, Mid, and Treble
• 4 effects macros that accommodate dedicated Delay and Reverb send effects, with two insert effects slots for endlessly customizable patch building
• Insert effects that comprise chorus, flanger, phaser, overdrive, bit crusher, wavefolder, waveshaper, LPF, HPF, BPF, comb, EQ, stereo pan, wah, compressor, twin amp, and rotary choices for complete multidimensional texturizing
• Chord and scale modes that include variable chord types to enable multitudes of harmonic exploration
• Semi-weighted 61-key arrangement that features aftertouch for detailed, sonorous expression
• AstroLab Connect mobile app and Analog Lab Pro desktop software that support thorough sound organizing, editing, loading, browsing, and buying for pain-free, on-the-go AstroLab customization
• Flexible Wi-Fi structure that includes generating a hotspot from the AstroLab, guaranteeing complete app-based connectivity even without a nearby network
• USB-C port that allows for 2-way data transmission with your computer, tablet, or smartphone for versatile, lightning-fast connection
• USB-A port that allows for MIDI over USB for expanded MIDI-controller arrangements with virtually any sonic setup
• Combination XLR/TRS inputs that expand performance possibilities with powerful tone-shaping tools and an onboard vocoder
• Sustain and Expression inputs complemented by 2 TS-switch- and continuous-pedal-compatible jacks to personalize your performance with countless expressive configurations
• Full ownership of instruments included with AstroLab unlocks an unrivaled depth of sound design and customization to expand your performance palette
• Compatible with V Collection and the following instruments: ARP2600 V, Augmented Grand Piano, Augmented Strings, Augmented Voices, B-3 V, Buchla Easel V, Clavinet V, CMI V, CS-80 V, CZ V, DX7 V, Emulator II V, Farfisa V, JUN-6 V, JUP-8 V, Korg MS-20 V, Matrix 12 V, Mini V, Modular V, OP-Xa V, Piano V, Pigments, Prophet-5 V, Prophet-VS V, Sampler, SEM V, Solina V, SQ80 V, Stage-73 V, Synclavier V, Synthi V, Vocoder V, Vox Continental V, and Wurli V

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