Arturia AstroLab 37 – Avant-Garde Stage Keyboard for Modern Performers
AstroLab 37 from Arturia distils powerful synthesis engines into a compact, stage-ready 37-key instrument designed for musicians, producers and live performers who want portable versatility without sacrificing sonic depth. With a wide sound library, intuitive controls and seamless studio-to-stage workflow, it is built to deliver expressive performance in any environment.
Key Features
- 37-note slim keyboard with aftertouch: A responsive, lightweight keybed ideal for touring rigs, rehearsals and compact setups.
- 11 sound engines: Virtual analog, wavetable, FM, granular, physical modelling, vector synthesis, harmonic, phase distortion, vocoder, sample-based and Karplus synthesis.
- 1,800+ built-in sounds: Expandable to more than 10,000 presets via compatible Arturia software instruments.
- 400 px colour screen and quick navigation: Ten preset buttons and four macro controls for shaping brightness, timbre, time and movement in real time.
- Connectivity for every setup: USB-C, USB-A host, MIDI I/O, balanced stereo output, mic/line input, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi.
- Performance tools: Arpeggiator plus chord and scale modes for easy harmonic exploration on stage.
Customer Benefits
AstroLab 37 lets performers travel light while accessing a huge sound palette. Whether you play synth leads, keys, pads or textural layers, the streamlined interface keeps essential controls at your fingertips. The integration with Arturia’s software ecosystem allows you to prepare sounds in the studio and perform them on hardware without a laptop, ensuring consistency and confidence during live sets.
Quick Specs
- Sound engines: 11 engines covering analog, digital and physical-modelled synthesis
- Preset library: 1,800+ factory sounds, expandable to 10,000+
- Polyphony: Optimised per instrument (48 voices for keys; ~8 voices for most synths; monophonic for certain models)
- Controls: 10 preset buttons, 4 macros, 12 insert FX, dedicated delay/reverb knobs
- Connections: USB-C, USB-A host, MIDI I/O, balanced stereo out, balanced mic/line in
- Wireless: Bluetooth audio input and Wi-Fi
- Dimensions: 5.9 × 51.5 × 21.4 cm
- Weight: 1.95 kg
- Compatibility: Standalone, VST, AU, AAX, NKS*
What’s in the Box
- AstroLab 37 keyboard
- USB-C/A cable
- Power supply
- Registration card
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for live performers, synth players, studio producers, touring musicians and creators needing a compact, laptop-free instrument for modern electronic or hybrid music styles.
Compatibility
Works with major DAWs and integrates with Arturia’s software ecosystem including V Collection and Pigments. Presets from supported instruments can be transferred to AstroLab 37 for unified studio and stage workflows.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Extensive sound library in a compact hardware format
- Clear interface and macro controls for quick editing
- Strong connectivity with both wired and wireless options
- Standalone performance without needing a computer
- Expandable via Arturia’s software instruments
⚠️ Cons:
- Slim keys may feel limiting for pianists used to full-sized keybeds
- Deep editing of instruments must be done via software, not directly on the device
Arturia AstroLab 37 combines compact design, deep sound engines and performance-focused controls, giving musicians a flexible instrument that bridges the gap between studio production and live expression — available at Soundium.
