Description Avant-garde Stage Keyboard! Explore a vast spectrum of classic and modern sounds. AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard combining the power of synthesis, intuitive controls, and an innovative ecosystem – inviting you to focus on your creative expression and transition seamlessly from studio to stage. Go beyond Redefining the performance keyboard. AstroLab is an instrument built for the modern age and designed for musicians and producers who seek more creative freedom. With advanced virtual synthesis built-in alongside an innovative ecosystem and essential controls that let you focus on playing – AstroLab bridges the gap between studio production, live performance and unhindered creative expression. With 34 instruments to choose from and over 1300 evocative presets, discover a constellation of essential sounds, iconic synths and modern textures never-before-heard in a performance keyboard. With AstroLab, take your performance sounds beyond samples, your stage setup beyond complication and your studio creations beyond the confines of your DAW. Go live with full control. Full creative control AstroLab is a standalone instrument that makes it easier than ever to perform with all your signature sounds without a computer. Edit a sound in-depth in Analog Lab, use it for production in your DAW, drag it into the AstroLab library via Analog Lab, assign custom effects, and have all the sounds and settings you need when performing. 1300 sounds, instantly Access a world of classic and modern sounds brought to life with cutting-edge virtual synthesis. The hammer-action realism of Piano V; the rich and warm keys of Stage-73; the mind-bending modern synthesis of Pigments – all moments away. Level up your artistry Enter a creative flow and play without distraction. Dial-in the perfect sound with AstroLab’s intuitive navigation and make impactful adjustments when playing live with 4 macro knobs and 4 FX knobs, customisable in Analog Lab. Studio to stage, hassle-free From mobile sound management to advanced DAW integration and drag-and-drop playlist creation – organise and edit sounds in-depth, go live with your custom sounds and expand your library via the Sound Store with AstroLab’s companion software. A keyboard you can rely on Have the confidence to take your sound anywhere and play without constraint. AstroLab’s robust and integrated design ensures maximum stability when playing live. Take full control of your sound without a computer or unnecessary cables. Intuitive controls No need to think twice when on stage, or in the studio. AstroLab’s navigation wheel and preset buttons make selecting sounds effortless and rewarding. Plus, tweak sounds in-depth with an array of essential controls. 4 Macros Adjust the tone with Brightness, alter the wave shape and filter settings with Timbre or use Movement to control modulating effects like vibrato or tremolo. 4 Effects Add spatialisation to any sound with a dedicated Delay and Reverb, and make impactful adjustments with 2 insert effects – all customisable. Performance features Craft a truly unique sound and setup. Layer an evolving synth arp over some emotive strings and discover truly unheard and captivating instrument combos, or split two sounds across the keyboard. Got a mic? Twist and transform your voice with the vocoder, or press record and set a chord on an entirely new course with up to 32-bar MIDI looping and powerful arpeggiation. Multi-instruments Program a split point to load two different sounds across the keyboard for a multitimbral playing style. Great for adding a percussive sequence or bass section to some delicate keys or a high-frequency lead. Or, create your own dynamic multi-instruments and save them to be used later in your DAW. Chord, Scale, Arp Looking for extra melodic and harmonic inspiration? The chord, scale and arpeggiator modes mean you can easily embellish your performance, stay in key and trigger vibrant sequences, all at once. Use the Hold function to let the sound evolve after you release the key. Loop & record Elaborate your performance or studio experimentation by looping any melody or chord progression. Better still, AstroLab captures the MIDI so you can change to any instrument and hear your recorded phrase in entirely new ways. Vocoder Plug-in an external mic to AstroLab and send your voice through AstroLab’s dedicated vocoder and harness multi-octave vocal transformation. Expand supported voice-input presets when combined with Vocoder V. Iconic instruments and beyond Discover an expansive instrument and sound library curated to cater to every musical genre and era: from essential performance instruments and true-to-life acoustic sounds to timeless synths and crisp digital landscapes. Browse by Instrument, Type or Artist, or play with your own saved presets, multi-instruments or studio creations via Analog Lab. Expand your library with new instrument presets via the Sound Store with dozens of compatible sound banks to choose from, and new ones added monthly. instruments AstroLab features 34 original instruments embedded into the hardware. Choose between a deeply modelled piano, a classic synth such as the Roland Juno or DX7, or an electric keyboard like the Wurlitzer – you decide. types Types are preset categories that cover a range of styles and instruments and include traditional, experimental and multi-instrument sounds – allowing you to access the diverse sonic capabilities of AstroLab at the touch of a button. Artist tributes Want to channel the sound of your favorite artists? AstroLab features 200 presets that pay tribute to some of the most innovative music makers of the last century, from the Doors and the Beatles to Portishead and Aphex Twin – endlessly nostalgic, emotive and ready to take you down memory lane. Studio–stage continuum AstroLab gives you the freedom to go between creative modes and play with all your signature sounds. Want to play with your favorite KORG MS-20 bassline or save a multi-instrument to be used later in your DAW? With AstroLab’s advanced software ecosystem you can ensure that your live performances are as rich and detailed as your studio creations.
