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New AstroLab has Landed

AstroLab 88 redefines the stage keyboard

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28 May 2025

Arturia’s new AstroLab has landed – with elevated performance and 88 weighted keys. Engineered for liftoff, AstroLab redefines what a stage keyboard is all about. Combining an unrivalled sound palette with intuitive controls and seamless studio-to-stage experience, it empowers musicians to perform with confidence and limitless sonic freedom.

AstroLab 88 unites a responsive hammer-action keybed (Fatar TP-40L) with 40 onboard instruments, 1,600+ presets, updated CPU and the same forward-thinking ecosystem that lets artists perform with all their signature sounds – laptop-free.

Future-proof by design, AstroLab receives regular firmware upgrades that deepen its power and enhance the user experience. This continues with the next major update due by July 17th, which will bring new & updated V Collection 11 instruments, playlist transfer between Arturia’s Analog Lab Pro and AstroLab and the ability to send program changes to external devices and more.

Features:

Tap into over 1600 built-in presets powered by 40 instruments from Arturia’sV Collection and Pigments. Seamlessly access rich analogue emulations, hybrid textures, and cutting-edge digital sounds —all onboard and ready to perform.

Navigation wheel & OLED screen:

Instantly browse and tweak presets with a clear, tactile interface.

4 macro controls:

Quick, expressive sound shaping at your fingertips.

10 preset buttons:

One-touch access to your favourite sounds and setlists.

Integrated effects:

Sculpt your sound with 2 dedicated FX (Delay & Reverb) and 2 assignable FX slots. Choose from up to 12 insert effects to tailor your ideal performance rig.

Chord, Scale, Arp:

The chord, scale and arpeggiator modes mean you can easily embellish your performance, stay in key and trigger vibrant sequences, all at once.

Multi-instruments:

AstroLab 88 lets you assign different sounds across the keyboard with programmable split points—ideal for layering percussive sequences, deep basses, delicate keys, or soaring leads. Build dynamic multi-instruments and save them for instant recall or DAW integration._

Loop & record:

Expand your creative flow with up to 32 bars of MIDI looping. Capture melodies, chord progressions, or textures live, then reassign the loop to any instrument—transforming your ideas in real time with a completely new sound._

Vocoder engine:

Plug in a mic and explore a range of vocal textures directly with AstroLab 88’s built-in vocoder engine, powered by Arturia’sVocoder V.

CONTACT

CMI Music and Audio: (03) 9315 2244

Website: cmi.com.au

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