Arturia AstroLab 88 vs Novation KS5
| Arturia AstroLab 88 | Novation KS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | premium piano-size keybed | 61-note (5-octave) keyboard - official spec line 'Keyboard 61 note (KS5)'; the manufacturer does not name the action type |
| Polyphony | — | 16 |
| Sound engine | Analog Lab-based stage keyboard; sound engines + multi-sampled instruments | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | — | 9.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1018 × 94 × 300 mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2002 |
| USB to host | — | no |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
Full spec sheets: Arturia AstroLab 88 · Novation KS5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.