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Arturia AstroLab 61-Key Stage Keyboard – Semi-Weighted Performance Synthesizer

Studio-level sounds. Stage-ready control. One powerful performance keyboard.

The Arturia AstroLab 61 is a professional 61-key stage keyboard and performance synthesizer designed to bridge the gap between studio production and live performance.

With an expressive semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch, 1,800+ onboard presets, 44 instruments, multiple synthesis technologies, splits, layers, effects and performance controls, AstroLab puts an expansive collection of sounds directly at your fingertips—without requiring a computer for live performance.

Explore everything from expressive pianos, electric keys and organs to analog-style synthesizers, basses, leads, pads, cinematic textures and modern digital sounds from one streamlined instrument.

How Does the Arturia AstroLab 61 Work?

AstroLab combines a standalone hardware stage keyboard with Arturia's extensive software-instrument ecosystem.

Choose a sound directly from the keyboard, adjust important characteristics with the onboard controls, add effects and perform.

No laptop is required to access AstroLab's onboard sounds during a performance.

When you're back in the studio, AstroLab integrates with Arturia's software ecosystem, allowing compatible presets and sounds to move between your production environment and performance keyboard.

Create in the studio. Take your sounds to the stage.

61-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard With Aftertouch

AstroLab 61 features 61 piano-size semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, giving musicians an expressive playing surface while remaining considerably more portable than an 88-key hammer-action stage keyboard.

This makes it particularly attractive for:

• Touring keyboardists

• Live bands

• Worship musicians

• Producers

• Electronic musicians

• Musical theater

• Recording studios

• Songwriters

• Composers

• Multi-keyboard stage rigs

The 61-key format provides enough range for serious performance while keeping the instrument manageable for musicians who regularly move between studios, rehearsals and venues.

1,800+ Onboard Presets & 44 Instruments

AstroLab provides an enormous palette of classic and contemporary sounds.

Its 44 onboard instruments and more than 1,800 presets cover everything from traditional performance keyboards to sophisticated synthesizer textures.

Explore:

Pianos & Keys — Acoustic-inspired pianos, electric keyboards and performance sounds.

Organs — Classic organ textures for rock, jazz, gospel, worship and more.

Synthesizers — Analog-inspired leads, basses, pads, plucks and evolving textures.

Digital Sounds — Modern FM, wavetable, granular and other digital synthesis possibilities.

Cinematic & Atmospheric Sounds — Expansive textures for scoring, production and contemporary live performance.

Instead of carrying multiple specialized instruments, AstroLab can become the centerpiece of a streamlined professional keyboard rig.

11 Sound Engines

AstroLab supports an unusually broad collection of synthesis technologies, including:

• Virtual Analog

• Samples

• Wavetable

• FM

• Granular

• Physical Modeling

• Vector Synthesis

• Harmonic

• Phase Distortion

• Vocoder

• Karplus Synthesis

That diversity gives AstroLab the flexibility to cover traditional keyboard sounds and venture deep into modern electronic sound design.

Splits, Layers & Multi-Sound Performances

AstroLab supports Multi and keyboard split configurations, allowing musicians to create more sophisticated live setups.

Split the keyboard to play different sounds in different ranges, or combine sounds together for larger layered textures.

For example, a performer could build configurations centered around piano and pads, bass and keys, or complementary synthesizer sounds—all from the same keyboard.

Built for Live Performance

AstroLab's controls are designed to keep musicians focused on playing rather than menu diving.

Its navigation wheel and display make browsing and selecting sounds straightforward, while dedicated preset controls provide rapid access during a performance.

Four primary macro controls provide hands-on adjustment of:

Brightness • Timbre • Time • Movement

Pitch and modulation wheels provide familiar performance control, while dedicated effects controls make it possible to alter the character and atmosphere of a sound in real time.

Built-In Effects

AstroLab includes 12 insert effects along with dedicated effect controls, including Delay and Reverb.

This gives performers the ability to create polished, spacious and performance-ready sounds directly from the keyboard.

Add width to an electric piano, ambience to a piano, movement to a synth pad or atmospheric effects to a lead—all without depending entirely on external processing equipment.

Arpeggiator, Chord, Scale & MIDI Looper

AstroLab also provides powerful creative performance tools.

Arpeggiator — Turn held notes and chords into rhythmic patterns.

Chord Mode — Create and perform harmonic material more efficiently.

Scale Mode — Keep performances within selected musical scales.

MIDI Looper — Capture musical ideas and create repeating MIDI performances directly from the instrument.

These features make AstroLab useful for traditional keyboard players as well as producers and electronic performers.

Professional Connectivity

AstroLab 61 provides extensive connectivity for integration into professional stage and studio systems.

MIDI DIN I/O — Connect and control compatible MIDI synthesizers, drum machines and other equipment.

USB-C — Computer/device connectivity.

USB-A Host — Additional USB-host capability.

Balanced Stereo Input — Bring external audio into your setup.

Stereo/Mono TRS Outputs — Connect to mixers, audio interfaces, PA systems and other professional equipment.

Headphone Output — Private monitoring and practice.

Pedal Connectivity — Sustain, expression and two additional assignable pedal connections.

Bluetooth Audio Input — Play audio from a compatible Bluetooth device through AstroLab.

Wi-Fi — Supports wireless features and control within the AstroLab ecosystem.

Vocoder Capability

AstroLab's audio input can also be used with its vocoder engine, opening another creative direction for electronic musicians, producers and live performers.

Connect an appropriate microphone and use your voice as part of the synthesis and performance process.

Studio-to-Stage Integration

One of AstroLab's biggest strengths is the relationship between its hardware and Arturia's software ecosystem.

AstroLab includes Analog Lab Pro and works with Arturia's ecosystem for sound management and deeper studio workflows.

Create and organize sounds in your production environment, prepare your performance and then take compatible sounds into AstroLab for standalone stage use.

For musicians who love software instruments but don't want their entire live performance dependent on a laptop, AstroLab provides a compelling alternative.

Key Features & Specifications

Type: Professional stage keyboard / performance synthesizer
Keyboard: 61 piano-size semi-weighted keys
Aftertouch: Yes
Onboard Instruments: 44
Onboard Presets: 1,800+
Sound Engines: 11 synthesis technologies
Performance Modes: Multi, Split and layered configurations
Effects: 12 insert FX with dedicated controls
Creative Tools: Arpeggiator, Chord Mode, Scale Mode and MIDI Looper
Performance Controls: 4 macro controls, pitch wheel and modulation wheel
MIDI: MIDI DIN input/output
USB: USB-C + USB-A host
Audio Inputs: Balanced stereo input
Audio Outputs: Stereo/mono TRS outputs
Headphones: Dedicated headphone output
Pedal Connections: Sustain, expression + 2 auxiliary pedal inputs
Wireless: Bluetooth audio input + Wi-Fi
Included Software: Analog Lab Pro
Dimensions: Approx. 36.81" × 12.99" × 3.90"
Instrument Weight: Approx. 21.83 lb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Arturia AstroLab 61 work without a computer?
Yes. AstroLab is designed to operate as a standalone stage instrument. Its onboard sounds can be selected and performed without keeping a computer connected on stage.

Does AstroLab 61 have weighted keys?
AstroLab 61 has a semi-weighted 61-note keybed, rather than the hammer-action keyboard found on the 88-key AstroLab.

Does AstroLab 61 have aftertouch?
Yes. The keyboard supports aftertouch for additional expressive performance control.

How many sounds does AstroLab 61 include?
AstroLab's current platform provides more than 1,800 onboard presets across 44 instruments, with access to an even larger sound ecosystem through compatible Arturia software.

Can AstroLab 61 create splits and layers?
Yes. AstroLab supports Multi and split configurations, allowing musicians to combine or divide sounds across the keyboard.

Is AstroLab 61 a synthesizer or stage keyboard?
It's effectively both. AstroLab combines the streamlined workflow and performance capabilities of a professional stage keyboard with numerous synthesis technologies and Arturia's extensive software-instrument ecosystem.

Can I connect a microphone to AstroLab 61?
Yes. Its input capabilities can be used with the onboard vocoder engine for creative vocal synthesis applications.

Is AstroLab 61 good for touring?
Its combination of a 61-key semi-weighted keyboard, standalone sound library, professional connectivity and approximately 21.8-pound instrument weight makes it particularly appealing for musicians who want substantial sound capability without carrying an 88-key workstation.

A Complete Stage Keyboard for Modern Musicians

The Arturia AstroLab 61 combines 1,800+ presets, 44 instruments, 11 synthesis technologies, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, effects, splits, layers and professional connectivity in a streamlined instrument designed to move effortlessly between studio creation and live performance.

For keyboardists who want a massive sound palette without sacrificing portability, AstroLab 61 offers an impressive balance of creative flexibility, expressive control and stage-ready performance.

Need help completing your professional keyboard setup?
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