/MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — ARTURIA today announced a new, innovative stage and studio synthesizer keyboard, they call ASTROLAB, an “Avant-garde Stage Keyboard,” as part of their 25th anniversary in the music instrument business. Accorsing to the company, “Astrolab offers 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 musicians to focus on their creative expression and transition seamlessly from studio to stage.”

AstroLab provides instant access to 34 iconic instruments and over 1300 presets brought to life with 10 synthesis engines. Which, alongside its intuitive controls, performance features and software ecosystem – allows musicians to go live with all their signature sounds and custom settings. Find the perfect sound with AstroLab’s intuitive navigation and make impactful adjustments when playing live with 4 macro knobs and 4 FX knobs, all customizable with up to 12 insert FX to choose from.

AstroLab is complemented by a mobile app and Analog Lab Pro, allowing for the flexible control of sounds and settings, and ability to expand AstroLab’s library via the Sound Store. Prepare your setlist on your phone or integrate AstroLab with Analog Lab in your DAW to synchronize your custom presets.

“While not inexpensive, AstroLab answers the call many have made asking for a standalone version of Analog Lab, replete with all the virtual instruments on board. In some ways this new stage keyboard is a grand-daughter of the late great, and sadly half-baked ORIGIN keyboard from many years back,” said Christopher Simmons, editor of MUSEWIRE. “While it’s a bit pricey, quite a few Arturia fans will find this is just what they were asking for.”

Featuring over 1300 classic and modern sounds; from the hammer-action realism of Piano V and the rich and warm keys of Stage-73 to the mind-bending modern synthesis of Pigments – never-before-heard on a performance keyboard.

Features:
* 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

10 sound engines
Virtual Analog
Samples
Wavetable
FM
Granular
Physical modelling
Vector Synthesis
Harmonic
Phase distortion
Vocoder

PRICED AT: $1999 US (STREET PRICE AT LAUNCH: $1599 US).

LEARN MORE: https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/astrolab/overview

ABOUT ARTURIA:

Founded in Grenoble, France, in 1999, Arturia specialises in the development of music software and hardware for musicians of all abilities.They are a team of passionate people, dedicated to musicians and the exploration of sound. Their aim is to create tools that encourage musical discovery, nurture inspiration, and savor the creative process – from re-imagined classics to trailblazing innovations.

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