Arturia’s AstroLab 37 crams 44 synths into a tiny keyboard
TL;DR
Arturia's AstroLab 37 is a compact, $699 stage keyboard with 37 slim keys, offering 44 synth presets for easy performance. It targets touring musicians needing quick sound access, unlike pricier models.
Last year, Arturia launched its first stage keyboard, AstroLab. Unlike a synthesizer, stage keyboards are more focused on delivering performance-ready presets than sound design. They're geared towards touring and performing musicians who need access to a range of sounds with minimal fuss, rather than bedroom tinkerers. But, while the first entries in the series were sizable and pricey - $2,999 for the 88-key model, and $1,999 for the 61-key model - the AstroLab 37 delivers the same sonic repertoire in a smaller, much more affordable package. It's a portable 37-slimkey instrument that costs only $699.
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