Arturia - AstroLab 88 88-Key Hammer-Action Stage Keyboard with 11 Sound Engines and MIDI/USB Connectivity

Arturia AstroLab 88 is a keyboard designed for studio and live use for musicians who need expressive control and versatile sound options. It features an 88-note Fatar TP-40L hammer-action keybed with triple sensors and aftertouch, 11 built-in sound engines, and 1,800 onboard presets with access to over 10,000 additional sounds via Arturia software. The keyboard includes hands-on macro controls, insert effects, and navigation tools, as well as MIDI, USB, Bluetooth, and pedal connectivity. AstroLab 88 integrates with Analog Lab Pro and AstroLab Connect for preset management, wireless library control, and DAW workflow, allowing seamless transitions between studio and live performance.

• 88-Note Weighted Hammer-Action Keybed: AstroLab 88 features a Fatar TP-40L hammer-action keybed with piano-sized keys, triple sensors, and aftertouch for expressive playing. The weighted keys allow dynamic control over velocity and articulation, giving musicians a responsive feel suitable for studio recording, live performance, and real-time sound expression.
• Eleven Integrated Sound Engines: Access a variety of tonal possibilities with 11 sound engines, including Virtual Analog, Samples, Wavetable, FM, Granular, Physical Modeling, Vector, Harmonic, Phase Distortion, Vocoder, and Karplus synthesis. This range supports everything from acoustic emulations to complex synth textures directly on the keyboard.
• Extensive Presets and Software Library: AstroLab 88 includes 1,800 onboard presets across 44 instruments, and is compatible with over 10,000 additional sounds available through Arturia V Collection and Pigments software (sold separately). Musicians can quickly find reference sounds or create custom tones, enabling seamless integration into studio and live workflows without extra hardware.
• Hands-On Controls and Effects: Four macro knobs allow real-time adjustment of parameters, including brightness, timbre, time, and movement, while 12 insert effects cover delay, reverb, and modulation. These controls provide tactile shaping of layered sounds and quick adjustments during performance or sound design sessions.
• Studio-to-Stage Connectivity and Workflow: AstroLab 88 connects via MIDI DIN I/O, USB-C, USB-A host, balanced stereo input, pedals, Bluetooth audio, and WiFi. It includes Analog Lab Pro and AstroLab Connect for wireless preset management, playlist organization, and DAW integration, enabling musicians to transition efficiently from composing in the studio to performing live on stage.