Arturia AstroLab 88-Key Stage Keyboard Arturia Keyboards

Arturia AstroLab 88-Key Stage Keyboard – Hammer-Action Performance Synthesizer

A professional stage keyboard built to take your sounds from the studio to the stage.

The Arturia AstroLab 88 is a premium 88-key stage keyboard and performance instrument designed for musicians who want the expressive feel of a hammer-action keyboard combined with an expansive collection of synthesizers, acoustic instruments, electric pianos, organs and modern production sounds.

Built around Arturia's extensive software-instrument ecosystem, AstroLab gives performing musicians immediate access to over 1,600 built-in sounds without requiring a computer on stage.

From expressive acoustic pianos and vintage electric keys to iconic synthesizer tones, organs, cinematic textures, basses, leads and experimental sounds, AstroLab 88 brings an enormous sound palette into one performance-focused keyboard.

How Does the Arturia AstroLab 88 Work?

AstroLab combines a standalone hardware stage keyboard with Arturia's software-based sound technology.

Choose a sound directly from the keyboard, shape it using the onboard controls and effects, and perform without needing to keep a laptop connected.

The instrument's sound library draws from multiple synthesis technologies, giving musicians access to everything from modeled acoustic and electromechanical instruments to virtual analog, wavetable, granular and digital synthesis.

When you're back in the studio, AstroLab can integrate with Arturia's software ecosystem, making it possible to develop a sound-focused workflow that moves between computer production and hardware performance.

The idea is simple: create in the studio. Perform on stage.

88-Key Hammer-Action Keyboard

AstroLab 88 features a full-size 88-note hammer-action keybed with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch.

For pianists and keyboardists, this provides a substantially different playing experience from lightweight synth-action keyboards.

The full 88-note range is particularly useful for:

• Piano performances

• Electric piano

• Layered keyboard sounds

• Split keyboard setups

• Worship and church performance

• Musical theater

• Touring keyboard rigs

• Studio composition

• Film scoring

• Live electronic performance

Over 1,600 Built-In Sounds

One of AstroLab's biggest advantages is the sheer range of sounds available inside the instrument.

Its preset library spans numerous instrument and synthesis categories, allowing one keyboard to cover an extensive range of musical situations.

Explore sounds inspired by:

Acoustic Instruments — Pianos and other performance-ready acoustic textures.

Electric Keyboards — Classic electric piano and keyboard sounds.

Organs — Organ tones suitable for rock, gospel, jazz, worship and other styles.

Analog & Digital Synthesizers — Pads, leads, basses, keys, plucks and evolving textures.

Modern Sound Design — Contemporary electronic, cinematic and experimental sounds.

For working keyboardists, this versatility can reduce the need to bring multiple specialized keyboards to every performance.

Multiple Synthesis Technologies

AstroLab isn't limited to one synthesis engine.

Its architecture incorporates a broad range of sound-generation technologies, including:

• Virtual analog

• Wavetable

• Granular

• Sample-based synthesis

• Physical modeling

• Vector synthesis

• FM

• Phase distortion

• Harmonic synthesis

• Additional digital synthesis technologies

This gives musicians a much broader sonic palette than a conventional digital piano or single-engine synthesizer.

Built for Live Performance

AstroLab is specifically designed around performance.

The streamlined interface makes it possible to browse sounds, recall presets and make meaningful adjustments without navigating a complicated computer interface during a show.

Its central navigation system provides quick access to sounds and settings, while assignable macro controls let performers manipulate important characteristics of a sound in real time.

AstroLab also supports Multi mode, allowing musicians to create split and layered performance configurations.

That means one section of the keyboard could handle one sound while another handles something completely different—or multiple sounds can be layered together for larger, more complex textures.

Built-In Effects

AstroLab includes extensive onboard effects processing so sounds can be shaped for performance without requiring an entire rack of external processors.

Available processing includes multiple effects categories plus dedicated delay and reverb processing.

Whether you want a spacious cinematic piano, saturated vintage keyboard, enormous synth pad or heavily processed lead, effects can become an integral part of the performance sound.

Arpeggiator, Chord & Scale Functions

AstroLab also provides creative performance tools including:

Arpeggiator — Transform held notes and chords into rhythmic patterns.

Chord Mode — Trigger more complex harmonic material from a streamlined performance input.

Scale Mode — Assist with keeping performances within a selected musical scale.

These tools make AstroLab useful not only for traditional keyboardists but also for producers and electronic musicians who want a more interactive performance instrument.

Key Features & Specifications

Type: Professional stage keyboard / performance synthesizer
Keyboard: 88-note hammer-action keyboard
Velocity Sensitive: Yes
Aftertouch: Yes
Built-In Sounds: 1,600+ presets
Sound Engines: Multiple synthesis technologies
Performance Modes: Single and Multi with split/layer capabilities
Effects: Multiple insert effects plus delay and reverb
Performance Tools: Arpeggiator, Chord and Scale functions
Controls: Performance-oriented macro controls and navigation interface
Audio Outputs: Stereo outputs
Headphone Output: Yes
MIDI: MIDI connectivity for external equipment
USB: USB connectivity
Pedal Connectivity: Supports performance pedal connections
Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities
Software Ecosystem: Designed for integration with Arturia software and Analog Lab workflows

From Studio to Stage

A major advantage of AstroLab is the connection between Arturia's software environment and a standalone hardware performance instrument.

Producers can explore and organize sounds within a computer-based workflow and then take compatible sounds into AstroLab for live performance.

That makes AstroLab particularly attractive to musicians who want the flexibility of software instruments without depending on a laptop as the centerpiece of their live rig.

Who Is the Arturia AstroLab 88 For?

Pianists — Full 88-note hammer-action playing surface with access to far more than conventional piano sounds.

Professional Keyboardists — Build a versatile stage rig capable of covering pianos, organs, synths, electric keys, pads and more.

Touring Musicians — Consolidate a large sound palette into one performance-oriented keyboard.

Worship Musicians — Build piano, pad, organ, synth and layered performance setups from a single instrument.

Producers — Bring sounds from Arturia-centered studio workflows into a hardware performance environment.

Composers — Access acoustic, electronic, cinematic and experimental sounds from one expressive keyboard.

Studios — Add an 88-key controller and standalone performance instrument with extensive sound capabilities to a production environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Arturia AstroLab 88 work without a computer?
Yes. AstroLab is designed to operate as a standalone performance instrument with its own onboard sound library. A computer is not required simply to perform with its built-in sounds.

Does AstroLab 88 have weighted keys?
Yes. AstroLab 88 uses an 88-note hammer-action keybed designed to provide a more piano-oriented playing experience than a traditional synth-action keyboard.

Does AstroLab 88 have aftertouch?
Yes. Its keyboard supports aftertouch, providing another dimension of expressive control.

How many sounds are included with AstroLab 88?
AstroLab 88 includes more than 1,600 built-in presets spanning numerous instrument and synthesis categories.

Can AstroLab 88 create keyboard splits and layers?
Yes. Multi mode supports performance configurations involving splits and layers.

Can AstroLab be used for piano sounds?
Yes. Its 88-note hammer-action keyboard and onboard sound library make piano and keyboard performance an important part of the instrument's capabilities.

Is AstroLab a synthesizer or a stage piano?
It bridges both categories. AstroLab provides a stage-oriented keyboard experience while offering a much broader collection of synthesizer and modeled instrument technologies than a traditional stage piano.

Can you use AstroLab in a recording studio?
Yes. Its extensive sound library, MIDI/USB connectivity and Arturia software integration make it suitable for both studio production and live performance.

One Keyboard. An Expansive Sound World.

The Arturia AstroLab 88 combines a full-size hammer-action keyboard, more than 1,600 sounds, multiple synthesis technologies, effects, performance tools and software integration in an instrument built to move comfortably between studio creation and live performance.

For musicians who want the expressive experience of an 88-key instrument without limiting themselves to traditional piano sounds, AstroLab offers an unusually broad creative platform.

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