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Title: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: pjd on April 11, 2024, 05:38:06 PM

I don't normally post info about non-Yamaha keyboards, but Bert is back demonstrating the new Arturia AstroLab 61-key stage keyboard. The AstroLab is basically Analog Lab in a keyboard, so if you like Analog Lab, this could be for you.

A full demo on the new Arturia AstroLab with Bert Smorenburg: https://youtu.be/2kqK5S10JVo

Have fun -- pj

https://sandsoftwaresound.net/arturia-astrolab-announced/

Title: Re: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: BogdanH on April 11, 2024, 05:56:55 PM

I didn't watch that video because I already watched another video about this keyboard -btw. I'm not interested on this kind of keyboards. However, those who are interested should also definitely watch this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv8rcG60T10) video.

Bogdan

Title: Re: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: p$manK32 on April 11, 2024, 06:55:27 PM

The circlular screen is innovative design-wise but it’s weirdly part of the main knob itself and way too small to program things. It’s one of those form over function designs, like Jony Ive’s circle mouse designed for old iMacs

Title: Re: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: pjd on April 11, 2024, 07:02:26 PM

It's a "preset only" keyboard. Serious editing requires an Analog Lab license (or a license for an individual instrument of interest).

My main concern for live performance is the time required to change synthesis engines. A little too long in some cases...

Still, I'm glad to see another innovative player (Arturia) going up against the workstation/stage keyboard crowd.

Thanks for commenting -- pj

Title: Re: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: Keyboard Master on April 15, 2024, 08:32:44 AM

I watched the video. The sounds are amazing 🤩

Title: Re: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: ugawoga on April 15, 2024, 05:14:30 PM

Hi
You can have all that on the Genos 2 with computer/Cubase 13  and the Arturia collection. :)

Title: Re: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: pjd on April 25, 2024, 12:41:48 AM

Got around to playing one: https://sandsoftwaresound.net/arturia-astrolab-yes-i-played-one/

Title: Re: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: RayClem on April 25, 2024, 04:21:50 PM

The AstroLab presets are nice, but Genos 2 has far more presets. I have poor eyesight, so I much prefer the large screen of the Genos2 to the tiny screen in the middle of the Arturia device.

Title: Re: Arturia AstroLab for Bert Smorenburg fans
Post by: ugawoga on April 26, 2024, 10:40:59 AM

I reckon the Arturia keylab essential would be a great addition with the Genos 2
One playing the Genos and the other VST . Full Monty :)