Avant-garde Stage Keyboard
Explore a vast spectrum of classic and modern sounds. AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard combining the power of synthesis, intuitive controls, and an innovative ecosystem - inviting you to focus on your creative expression and transition seamlessly from studio to stage.
Redefining the performance keyboard.
AstroLab is an instrument built for the modern age and designed for musicians and producers who seek more creative freedom.
With advanced virtual synthesis built-in alongside an innovative ecosystem and essential controls that let you focus on playing - AstroLab bridges the gap between studio production, live performance and unhindered creative expression.
With 34 instruments to choose from and over 1300 evocative presets, discover a constellation of essential sounds, iconic synths and modern textures never-before-heard in a performance keyboard.
With AstroLab, take your performance sounds beyond samples, your stage setup beyond complication and your studio creations beyond the confines of your DAW.
Go live with full control.
creative control
AstroLab is a standalone instrument that makes it easier than ever to perform with all your signature sounds without a computer.
Edit a sound in-depth in Analog Lab, use it for production in your DAW, drag it into the AstroLab library via Analog Lab, assign custom effects, and have all the sounds and settings you need when performing.
+1300 sounds, instantly
Access a world of classic and modern sounds brought to life with cutting-edge virtual synthesis. The hammer-action realism of Piano V; the rich and warm keys of Stage-73; the mind-bending modern synthesis of Pigments - all moments away.
Level up your artistry
Enter a creative flow and play without distraction. Dial-in the perfect sound with AstroLab’s intuitive navigation and make impactful adjustments when playing live with 4 macro knobs and 4 FX knobs, customisable in Analog Lab.
Studio to stage, hassle-free
From mobile sound management to advanced DAW integration and drag-and-drop playlist creation - organise and edit sounds in-depth, go live with your custom sounds and expand your library via the Sound Store with AstroLab’s companion software.
A keyboard you can rely on
Have the confidence to take your sound anywhere and play without constraint. AstroLab’s robust and integrated design ensures maximum stability when playing live. Take full control of your sound without a computer or unnecessary cables.
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.
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.
Iconic instruments
and beyond
Discover an expansive instrument and sound library curated to cater to every musical genre and era: from essential performance instruments and true-to-life acoustic sounds to timeless synths and crisp digital landscapes.
Browse by Instrument, Type or Artist, or play with your own saved presets, multi-instruments or studio creations via Analog Lab. Expand your library with new instrument presets via the Sound Store with dozens of compatible sound banks to choose from, and new ones added monthly.
Instruments
AstroLab features 34 original instruments embedded into the hardware. Choose between a deeply modelled piano, a classic synth such as the Roland Juno or DX7, or an electric keyboard like the Wurlitzer - you decide.
Types
Types are preset categories that cover a range of styles and instruments and include traditional, experimental and multi-instrument sounds - allowing you to access the diverse sonic capabilities of AstroLab at the touch of a button.
Artist tributes
Want to channel the sound of your favorite artists? AstroLab features 200+ presets that pay tribute to some of the most innovative music makers of the last century, from the Doors and the Beatles to Portishead and Aphex Twin - endlessly nostalgic, emotive and ready to take you down memory lane.
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.
Innovative
ecosystem
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. Learn more.
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.
Avant-garde
leading-edge
The culmination of 25 years of innovation and commitment to the pursuit of unhindered musical exploration.
AstroLab ushers in a new era - embodying a range of synthesis engines and modern technologies never-before-seen in a performance keyboard. The power of virtual synthesis at your fingertips, a seamless ecosystem at your disposal. With AstroLab, go live with full control.
Main Features
61-note semi-weighted keyboard with piano-size keys and aftertouch
10 sound engines
- Virtual Analog
- Samples
- Wavetable
- FM
- Granular
- Physical modelling
- Vector Synthesis
- Harmonic
- Phase distortion
- Vocoder
Over 1300 in-built sounds
- More than 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
- Brightness
- Timbre
- Time
- Movement
12 insert FX
4 dedicated knobs to control FX including dedicated Delay/Reverb
Multis/Keyboard Split
MIDI IN i/o, balanced stereo input, sustain, expression, aux 1 & 2 pedals
USB-C connection and USB-A host
Bluetooth audio input and WiFi for wireless control
Arpeggiator, MIDI Looper, Chord & Scale modes
Platform specifications
Windows
- Win 10+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
- 3GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- ARM processors not supported on Windows
Required configuration
- Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Apple
- Mac OS 11+
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
- 3GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Work with ASC
- An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.