Arturia AstroLab 88

AstroLab 88 retains the same powerful performance architecture found across the AstroLab range, but pairs it with a control surface and keybed designed for demanding performers. It is bi-timbral, organising sounds into Single or dual-layer Presets that can be split or layered across the full 88-note keyboard with independent levels and transposition. A central navigation encoder with integrated display enables rapid preset browsing and set management, supported by dedicated transport and performance buttons. Eight assignable rotary encoders provide immediate access to instrument macros – including brightness, timbre, modulation, and time-based shaping – alongside insert effects, delay, reverb, and master EQ. An onboard arpeggiator, chord and scale modes, and a MIDI looper extend its creative reach, allowing complex, performance-ready textures without external sequencing or additional hardware.

AstroLab 88 is built to operate as part of a broader setup without becoming dependent on one. True to its software heritage, it integrates seamlessly into DAW-based environments. Its USB-C connection functions as both an audio interface and a MIDI controller, while two XLR/TRS combo inputs with gain control allow microphones, guitars, or line-level sources to be routed through the AstroLab for processing or into a wider DAW setup. Standard 5-pin MIDI In/Out and multiple pedal inputs make it easy to expand a live rig with additional keyboards, sound modules, or other sources. Bluetooth audio streaming and Wi-Fi connectivity simplify playback and wireless management, while the dedicated AstroLab Connect app enables mobile sound organisation and preset transfer. This studio-to-stage continuity preserves a consistent workflow and sound identity between production and performance environments.