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Firmware update 1.3 – six new instruments, 290 new presets and more!
The latest Arturia Astrolab upgrade offers a host of exciting features that elevate the user experience. It introduces six new instruments, including Acid V, MiniFreak V, Augmented BRASS, and Augmented WOODWINDS, alongside completely overhauled engines for the beloved Mini V and Wurli V, originally featured in V Collection X.
Additionally, users can explore a wealth of new sounds, with 290 new presets - 200 drawn from the newly supported instruments and 90 Tribute presets paying homage to iconic artists like Tame Impala, Queen, Massive Attack, and Radiohead. Alongside these creative expansions, the update includes critical bug fixes, enhancing performance and improving integration with Analog Lab, ensuring smoother workflow and greater reliability for live performances.
10 powerful sound engines with 1300 presets
Arturia Astrolab stands out with its ability to blend seamlessly into both live performances and studio environments. Its over 1300 presets and 10 built-in sound engines cover an expansive sonic range, ensuring musicians can easily find and integrate the perfect sound into their setup.
This extensive library, coupled with the ability to incorporate personal sounds and expand it through the Sound Store and companion software, makes Astrolab a central hub for creative exploration. The device's minimalist design does not just appeal aesthetically; it simplifies workflow, making on-the-fly adjustments feel intuitive and effortless.
Built for the stage and the studio
Designed with the live musician in mind, Astrolab's robust construction and thoughtful features ensure reliability across performances. From studio to stage, it offers unmatched sound quality and playability, embodying a commitment to unhindered musical expression. The synthesizer's quick sound selection, customisable FX knobs, and 4 multi-purpose macros are engineered to keep the artist in a creative flow, minimizing distractions and maximizing performance impact.
Synth-style slim keybed crisp, circular display
Equipped with a 37-note slim keybe with aftertouch, the Astrolab offers fluid playability, providing a rich and natural feel when pressing the keys that will take your performance to the next level. You can also modulate your sound using the pitch and modulation wheels. A selection of rotary knobs allows you to quickly dial in certain parameters such as delay, reverb, movement and much more. You can also quickly switch between 'Arp' and 'Chord' modes with dedicated buttons.
One of the most prominent design aspects of the Astrolab is the unique circular display unit which provides visual feedback for all your sounds and settings. Accompanied by a navigation wheel, scrolling through your sounds and functions will become second nature, allowing you to quickly switch between parameters, presets and other settings with ease.
Innovative play modes driving inspiration
Astrolab introduces innovative play modes that inspire creativity and ensure musicians always stay in key. These features, along with the synthesizer's customisable effects and macros, offer artists the tools to craft unique sounds and performances. Whether you're layering textures in the studio or leading a live performance, Astrolab's intuitive controls and play modes empower you to experiment with confidence, pushing the boundaries of musical exploration.
Mobile and software synergy
The inclusion of a mobile app and professional software like Analog Lab Pro extends Astrolab's functionality beyond the hardware. Customize and organize sounds with ease from your mobile device, exploring new sonic territories without being tethered to your DAW or computer. Analog Lab Pro further enriches this experience, allowing for detailed sound fine-tuning and curation, ensuring that Astrolab not only fits into your creative process but enhances it, offering a comprehensive platform for sonic innovation.
Features
- Firmware update 1.3 adds six new instruments and 290 presets, including artist tributes and new engines from V Collection X
- Includes 10 powerful sound engines and over 1300 onboard presets for wide sonic versatility
- Supports personal sound imports and expansion via Sound Store and companion software
- Minimalist interface with streamlined controls enhances workflow for both studio and live use
- Sturdy build and intuitive layout designed for stage-ready performance and durability
- 37-note synth-action keybed for expressive, natural-feeling play
- Pitch and modulation wheels plus rotary knobs for quick access to effects like delay, reverb, and movement
- Dedicated Arp and Chord buttons allow fast switching between play modes
- Unique circular display and navigation wheel provide clear visual feedback and easy browsing of sounds and settings
- Customisable effects and macros enable on-the-fly performance shaping and sound manipulation
- Innovative play modes ensure musicality by keeping performances harmonically locked and inspiring experimentation
- Integrated mobile app and Analog Lab Pro software offer advanced control, editing, and sound organization
Specifications
Keyboard & Interface
- Keyboard: 37-Note Velocity-Sensitive Slim Keyboard With Aftertouch
- Display: 400px Color Screen + Navigation Encoder
- Preset Buttons: 10 Preset Buttons For Fast Recall
- Macro Controls: 4 (Brightness, Timbre, Time, Movement)
- FX Knobs: 4 Including Dedicated Delay / Reverb
Sound Engines & Content
- Sound Engines: 11 Total
- Virtual Analog
- Samples
- Wavetable
- FM
- Granular
- Physical Modelling
- Vector Synthesis
- Harmonic
- Phase Distortion
- Vocoder
- Karplus
- Instruments: 44
- Presets: 1,800+ Presets
- Expandable: Up To 10,000+ Sounds Via Arturia Software
Effects
- Insert FX: 12
- FX Control: Dedicated Hardware Controls For FX
Connectivity
- MIDI: MIDI In/Out
- Audio Outputs: Balanced Stereo Output
- Audio Inputs: Mic & TRS Input
- USB: USB-C + USB-A Host
- Bluetooth: Audio Input
- Wi-Fi: For Wireless Control
Performance Tools
- Arpeggiator: Yes
- Chord Mode: Yes
- Scale Mode: Yes
Dimensions and Physical
- Size (W x D x H): 515 mm x 214 mm x 59 mm
- Weight: 1.95 Kg
- Product Code: 230721