Arturia - AstroLab 88
The Arturia AstroLab 88 is a premium 88-key stage keyboard designed for musicians who juggle studio, live performance and philosophical coffee shops on granular synthesis. Featuring a heavy touch and the renowned Fatar TP-40 mechanism, it packs over 1,600 ready-to-use sounds and integrates seamlessly into the Arturia ecosystem. A true extension of the V Collection and Pigments, it operates completely autonomously, with no need for a computer. Whether you're a fan of vintage electric pianos or futuristic synthetic textures, the AstroLab 88 offers you a vast and adaptable sound platform, designed for musicians on the move who want everything... except to compromise.
Presentation
The AstroLab 88 is a real stage chameleon. Thanks to its simplified controls (four macros, ten preset buttons, central thumbwheel), everything is designed so that you can change ambience without losing your coffee or your concentration. It's also compatible with Analog Lab, Pigments and the V Collection, so you can send your creations directly from your computer to the keyboard. WiFi and Bluetooth audio make life even easier, and incidentally, give meaning to the six buttons you never touched on your old keyboards.
Designed for musicians who like to move around, the AstroLab 88 doesn't need a computer. Everything is designed for use in stand-alone mode: presets can be organised via the mobile app, effects can be assigned on the fly, and navigation is simple and straightforward. Its robust format and low weight for a weighted 88-key make it a reliable companion, even when touring starts to feel like an episode of 'Peking Express'. And if you like to personalise your sounds, this keyboard is for you (and your ears).
Other features
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Arturia AstroLab 88
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Stand-alone USB MIDI master keyboard
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Manufacturer reference: 230711
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Colour: White
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Keyboard: 88-key heavy touch, Fatar TP-40
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Mechanics: hammer action, fully weighted, triple sensor, with aftertouch
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Display: Central thumbwheel with integrated screen
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Creative modes : Arpeggiator, looper, chord, scale
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Pitch Bend & Modulation wheels
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Potentiometers: 4 dedicated to effects + 4 dedicated to instrument parameters + Volume
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Transport controls and DAW functions: 10 preset buttons, 4 assignable macros
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Playing features: split or layer keyboard
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Extensive library: over 10,000 sounds via Arturia software
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DAW integration: Analog Lab, V Collection, Pigments
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Built-in sounds: Over 1,600 built-in presets
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Sound engines :
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Virtual analog: Emulates the warmth of classic analog synths
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Sample: Reproduces realistically recorded sounds
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Wavetable: Scans waveforms for evolving textures
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FM: Modulates frequency for rich, metallic sounds
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Granular: Shreds audio to create complex textures
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Physical modelling: Physically simulates the vibrations of an instrument
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Vector synthesis: Dynamically mixes several sound sources
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Harmonic: Plays on harmonics to create detailed timbres
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Phase distortion: distorts the phase for dynamic sounds
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Vocoder: Makes a synth sing with the characteristics of a voice
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Karplus synthesis: Models plucked strings with a simple delay
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Connections :
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Pedal inputs: 4x ∅6.35 mm jacks
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MIDI In/Out: 2x DIN 5-pin
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Audio inputs: 2x combo XLR / Jack ∅6,35 mm
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Audio Outputs : 2x Jack ∅6,35 mm
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Headphone output : Jack ∅6,35 mm
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USB port: USB-C, USB-A (host)
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Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth audio, WiFi
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Materials: Aluminium, bakelite
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Accessories included: Getting started guide, registration card, USB cable (A/C), user manual, lectern
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Power supply via mains adapter supplied
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Dimensions: 1316 x 352 x 127 mm
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Weight: 22.2 kg
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Software included :
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AstroLab Connect (iOS + Android)
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Analog Lab Pro
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Software offer: V Collection at €199, Pigments at €99
To find out more...
The keyboard is built with bakelite sides, the retro-futuristic material par excellence, once used for dial telephones and grandma's radios. So it's the only instrument on which you can play granular synths while paying homage to old-world plastics. A sonic and aesthetic bridge between yesterday, today and next weekend's concerts.
Spotlight on
Founded in 1999 in Grenoble, Arturia is a French brand known for its innovative electronic musical instruments. Specializing in analog and software synthesizers, Arturia has gained popularity among musicians with iconic products like the MiniBrute, MatrixBrute, and MicroFreak. The brand also excels in analog modeling software with its V Collection, faithfully reproducing classic synthesizers. Arturia caters to both professionals and amateurs, offering creative and intuitive solutions for music production, recording, and live performance, while staying at the forefront of sound innovation.
