"What makes the AstroLab range stand out from much of its competition is that it's essentially Arturia's AnalogLab classic synth emulations in hardware form. Arturia's synth plugins are incredibly popular, and with good reason - they're excellent. But until last year, they were constrained to your computer. The AstroLab gives you access to most (though not all of them) in a standalone instrument, albeit in a stripped-down form."
"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."
The AstroLab 37 is a compact, portable 37-slimkey stage keyboard priced at $699 that brings Arturia's AnalogLab classic synth emulations into standalone hardware. Stage keyboards prioritize performance-ready presets over deep sound design, targeting touring and performing musicians who need quick access to varied sounds. Previous AstroLab models were larger and significantly more expensive, with 88- and 61-key versions costing $2,999 and $1,999 respectively. The AstroLab line exposes many popular AnalogLab sounds outside the computer in a stripped-down instrument. Arturia's V Collection continues to offer deeper editing and detailed recreations of rare synths unavailable at typical prices.
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