Arturia AstroLab 61 vs Viscount Legend Solo
| Arturia AstroLab 61 | Viscount Legend Solo | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted piano-size keys with velocity and aftertouch (premium synth-action keybed) | Heavy-duty 61-note waterfall keyboard with organ feel (premium waterfall keybed) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Sounds / presets | 1800 | 25 |
| 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 | — |
| Effects | 2 dedicated FX (delay, reverb) + 2 assignable FX knobs; up to 12 insert FX types | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 935 × 99 × 330 mm | 934 × 367 × 124 mm |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
| Pedals | — | Expression pedal input, Sustain pedal input |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Viscount Legend Solo if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (9.9 kg vs 9.5 kg).
- Choose the Arturia AstroLab 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1800 vs 25).
- Choose the Arturia AstroLab 61 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Arturia AstroLab 61 · Viscount Legend Solo. Rows with a highlighted background differ.