Arturia AstroLab 61 vs Arturia MatrixBrute
| Arturia AstroLab 61 | Arturia MatrixBrute | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted piano-size keys with velocity and aftertouch (premium synth-action keybed) | velocity and aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes | yes |
| Sounds / presets | 1800 | 256 |
| Sound engine | 40+ instrument engines from Arturia's plugin line (V Collection/Analog Lab platform: vintage and modern synths, pianos, organs, hybrid instruments), expandable via Analog Lab Pro | Analog Matrix Synthesizer; Two Analog Exponential VCO's, One Analog Linear VCO/LFO |
| Effects | 2 dedicated FX (delay, reverb) + 2 assignable FX knobs; up to 12 insert FX types | Analog Effects: Stereo delay, Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Analog Reverberator |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 20 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 935 × 99 × 330 mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2016 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia AstroLab 61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (9.9 kg vs 20 kg).
- Choose the Arturia AstroLab 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1800 vs 256).
Full spec sheets: Arturia AstroLab 61 · Arturia MatrixBrute. Rows with a highlighted background differ.