Detail 01
11 sound engines
The onboard palette spans virtual analog, samples, wavetable, FM, granular, physical modeling, vector, harmonic, phase-distortion, vocoder, and Karplus engines.

Independent shopping perspective
Built around an 88-key Fatar TP-40 hammer-action keybed, AstroLab 88 gives players triple sensors and channel aftertouch for detailed control while performing. Its 11 sound engines and more than 1,600 onboard presets cover acoustic piano, electric-key, and synth-based parts from one keyboard. Splits and layers let you assemble multi-instrument setups, while macro controls, preset buttons, effects controls, and the navigation wheel keep key functions close at hand. The aluminum-and-bakelite chassis keeps the unit at 21.83 lb. for transport between rehearsals and shows.


Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
The onboard palette spans virtual analog, samples, wavetable, FM, granular, physical modeling, vector, harmonic, phase-distortion, vocoder, and Karplus engines.
Detail 02
The installed library can be expanded through Arturia software beyond the built-in preset collection.
Detail 03
It provides computer, host-device, MIDI, and audio-input connections in the keyboard itself.
Detail 04
Dedicated inputs support a sustain pedal and an expression pedal.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
AstroLab 88 has more than 1,600 built-in presets.
Yes. It supports multi-instrument layers and key-range splitting.
It has four assignable macro knobs, 10 preset buttons, a navigation wheel, four FX knobs, and dedicated delay and reverb controls.
Reference
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