Arturia AstroLab 61 vs Roland JD-XA
| Arturia AstroLab 61 | Roland JD-XA | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted piano-size keys with velocity and aftertouch (premium synth-action keybed) | 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch) |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | — | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 1800 | — |
| 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/Digital Crossover: Analog Part (4 voices) + Digital Part (64 voices, SuperNATURAL) |
| Effects | 2 dedicated FX (delay, reverb) + 2 assignable FX knobs; up to 12 insert FX types | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 6.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [935, 99, 330] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 61 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland JD-XA if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (9.9 kg vs 6.5 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia AstroLab 61 · Roland JD-XA. Rows with a highlighted background differ.