Arturia AstroLab 61 vs Korg microKORG
| Arturia AstroLab 61 | Korg microKORG | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted piano-size keys with velocity and aftertouch (premium synth-action keybed) | 37 Keys (mini-keyboard, keyboard has velocity) |
| Polyphony | — | 4 |
| Sounds / presets | 1800 | 128 |
| Sequencer | — | no секвенсора (только арпеджиатор) |
| 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 Modeling Synthesis System |
| Effects | 2 dedicated FX (delay, reverb) + 2 assignable FX knobs; up to 12 insert FX types | Modulation effects (3 types) |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [935, 99, 330] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2002 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 37 |
| Category | — | synthesizer |
| Arpeggiator | — | 6 types |
| Dimensions | — | 524 × 232 × 70 мм |
| Power Consumption | — | 6.4 W (MAX) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg microKORG if budget is the priority — it is about $1450 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Korg microKORG if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (9.9 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Choose the Arturia AstroLab 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1800 vs 128).
- Choose the Arturia AstroLab 61 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Arturia AstroLab 61 · Korg microKORG. Rows with a highlighted background differ.