Arturia AstroLab 37 vs Oberheim OB-X8
| Arturia AstroLab 37 | Oberheim OB-X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | slim synth-action with aftertouch | Five-octave, 61-key premium-quality Fatar keyboard with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity |
| Aftertouch | yes | yes |
| Polyphony | — | 8 |
| Sounds / presets | — | 1000 |
| Sound engine | Analog Lab-based stage keyboard; 40+ instrument engines, 1800+ presets | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | — | 14.74 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1029 × 423 × 149 mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Release month | 11 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 61 |
| Screens | 1 | — |
| Pedals | — | Sustain footswitch input, Expression pedal input |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia AstroLab 37 if budget is the priority — it is about $4200 cheaper (approx.).
Full spec sheets: Arturia AstroLab 37 · Oberheim OB-X8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.