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Integrated software instruments and midi controllers

Is there only one reality? Let’s imagine a parallel world full of the most iconic sounds from the past & present. A world so wide that possibilities are unlimited. Listen, replicate, create. Unlock the doors of music creation and start exploring your new playground.

Integrated Software
Instruments and MIDI Controllers

An infinite palette of keyboard and synth sounds, from much-loved vintage to cutting-edge sound design, instantly accessible in your DAW and seamlessly fused with pre-mapped MIDI controllers for ultimate sonic control and expressivity.

Unique technology

The result of dedicated research using our exclusive TAE® and Phi® modelling technologies, the software and hardware in the Lab range is the pinnacle of modern music technology.

Seamless integration

Controllers that are plug & play, yet perfectly adapt to your virtual instruments and DAW. From the studio to the stage, this is the perfect combination of the software and hardware worlds.

Amazing sounds

Combining the passion and skill of hundreds of world-class sound designers and big-name artists, the Lab range features tens of thousands of incredible presets in a vast range of styles.

The Lab range features expressive MIDI controllers and easy-to-use software, combining professional performance and inspiring sound in an instant-access package. Keys that are a joy to play, and the most sought-after synth & keyboard sounds of all time, reborn, enhanced, and streamlined for the perfect musical workflow.

Lab
Controllers

From portable keyboards for on-the-go musical sketching to full-range weighted stage piano workhorses, there’s a Lab controller for every application. Performance-ready keys, enhanced expressive controls, and a seamlessly-integrated software bundle to pave the way for whatever musicality you seek.

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AstroLab

Avant-garde Stage Keyboard

MiniLab 3 Mint Edition

Lean Green MIDI Machine

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KeyLab 61 mk3

Premium keys for modern creatives

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KeyLab 49 mk3

Universal MIDI controller

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Software Instruments

The greatest keys & synths ever made, available at the touch of a button in your DAW.

Relive the most iconic instruments of all time, and explore cutting-edge sound design - from the genre-defining to the rarest of studio gems. Faithfully emulated, enhanced, and awaiting your creative customization.

V Collection

Recreated historic synths and legendary keyboards.

A premium suite of professional software instruments ranging from modern hybrid synth engines to emulations of the most evocative instruments ever made, enhanced for today’s production workflow.

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MiniBrute V

Ferocious analog softsynth

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Analog Lab

La antología de los teclados

Augmented YANGTZE

Acoustic instruments reinvented

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Synthx V

Multitimbral Analog Synthesizer

Ali Staton

Big studios, big artists, big sounds

Ali Staton is a mixer / producer / engineer based at the legendary Real World Studios, conceived by Peter Gabriel. We learn from Ali to find out his approach to working with various artists and his different roles.

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Where the
story starts

JANUARY 2002
Storm, precursor to Lab series
Before the Lab series, before the Brutes, before everything - there was Storm. An end-to-end music production suite for your personal computer, Storm was the solution for aspiring producers and musicians who needed to realise their ideas at home. It paved the way for creative virtual instruments - the foundation of the Lab range.
MARCH 2010
V Collection
For the first time, our groundbreaking selection of virtual instrument emulations became available in a single inspiring package that continues to evolve to this day. These coveted instruments, from the Mini V to the Prophet V, united under the V Collection banner, gave musicians and producers unprecedented access to timeless sound, setting the standard for iconic instrument software recreations.
NOVEMBER 2010
Analog Laboratory
An all-in-one softsynth solution, Analog Laboratory was built to cater to the needs of the modern producer - the need for instant access to classic sounds. With 3500 iconic synthesizer sounds built-in, and the ability to accurately adjust parameters, it became a go-to softsynth toolkit, eventually evolving into 2016’s Analog Lab
JANUARY 2013
Minilab
In 2013, MiniLab answered the call for a tactile, hands-on way of controlling our synth emulations, as well as DAW projects. With enough knobs, pads, and keys for any session or performance, and a slim, portable form-factor, MiniLab was an instant hit. It’s acclaimed successor, MiniLab MkII, was released in 2016. Plug-and-play integration, along with included software like Analog Lab Lite, made it an industry favorite.
MAY 2016
Analog Lab
An evolution of its Laboratory predecessor, Analog Lab introduced thousands of new presets from V Collection’s expanded collection of legendary synth emulations. With simple controls, seamless Lab hardware integration, and an instant-access library, Analog Lab raised the bar for softsynth workflow, constantly evolving with more sounds and features to meet modern producers’ needs.
APRIL 2017
KeyLab Essential series
The KeyLab Essentials expanded the well-established KeyLab line-up, originally unveiled in 2013. With 49, 61 and 88-key versions, they offered a streamlined music-making experience that went far beyond a simple MIDI keyboard - but with an affordable price tag. An array of useful controls, along with seamless Analog Lab and DAW compatibility, made professional recording and performance more accessible than ever before.
SEPTEMBER 2018
KeyLab MkII
Expanding the established KeyLab formula in every direction, the KeyLab MkII range marked new levels of expression and control for musicians and producers. With enhanced interfaces, deeper software integration, and supreme connectivity including CV, the KeyLab MkIIs offered ultimate control over every aspect of your musical setup.
DECEMBER 2018
Pigments
Pigments was Arturia’s first proprietary software synthesizer, built with 20 years of sound design and engineering experience behind it. With two sound engines in parallel, cutting-edge wavetable and virtual analog synthesis, and a colorful & unique modulation architecture, simply no other synth sounded like it.

PressClippings

Music Radar
On Pigments
“Pigments is still the synth that crams in the power and flexibility, but presents it to you in a very easy to use way. One of the best sound design tools around”
Create Digital Music
On AstroLab
“AstroLab is a nice showcase of how a dedicated instrument with a clearly defined feature set can turn out: tailored to the stage keyboard player, it serves its purpose nicely and efficiently”
Magnetic Mag
On AstroLab
“Arturia surpassed this milestone by miles in a way that only a company that seeks to distill 25 years of learning, experience, and quality into a single flagship product can do”
Integraudio
On AstroLab
“Access to Arturia’s top-notch virtual instruments opens up a world of possibilities across various electronic music genres, encouraging exploration beyond one’s usual sonic territory”
Music Radar
On V Collection X
“Arturia has done well to keep the V Collection flag flying with version X. You now get close to 40 instruments in total which is quite incredible, and way more than any other bundle delivers.”
Gearnews
On AstroLab
“If you’re looking for a stage keyboard that contains some of the best acoustic and synthesized recreations we have today, AstroLab is for you.”
Gearspace
On Acid V
“Hands-down the best feature set on a virtual TB-303 right now”
MusicTech
On Acid V
“All in all, a total winner and another triumph for Arturia.”
Sonic State
On MiniFreak V
“The MiniFreak V has unusual and harmonically rich oscillator types.”
Happy Mag
On MiniFreak V
“The MiniFreak V is one of those synths that does everything, and everything well.”
Engadget
On MiniFreak V
“The multi-engine synth core of the MiniFreak is incredibly versatile.”
MusicTech
On MiniFreak V
“MiniFreak V is an astonishing synth.”
MusicTech
On MiniLab 3
“Arturia’s MiniLab 3 packs a lot of pro studio control options into a small and stylish package.”
Gearspace
On MiniLab 3
“An excellent controller with a beautiful design!”
Amazona
On MiniLab 3
“Full control in the smallest space. Arturia has done everything right with the MiniLab 3.”
Gearspace
On Pigments
“Pigments could be my ‘desert island’ virtual instrument, with about every kind of sampler and synth mode one could ask for, extensive modulation routing, excellent FX, and a sequencer/arpeggiator to boot.”
Gearnews
On Pigments
“Pigments 4 is an absolutely essential tool in any sound designers box.”
Audio Fanzine
On Pigments
“The ultimate plugin”
Synth Anatomy
On Pigments
“Pigments 4 : a very impressive update offering some great new features, but also overall tweaks that makes the entire engine even more capable and workflow at the same time easier. Big like for this update.”
Engadget
On Pigments
“Shimmer reverb, drag and drop UI elements and 'light mode' are the latest free updates to the super synth.”
Matrixsynth
On Pigments
“Pigments 4 is going to change the way you make music.”
MusicTech
On Pigments
“Pigments 4 update enhances nearly every aspect of the soft synth”
MusicTech
On OP-Xa V
“This soft-synth breathes new life into a legend of synthesis with astounding accuracy, and some thrilling updates.”
Soundbytes
On MicroLab
“The build quality, which is great for traveling, the quality and feel of the keys along with all the controllers and included software make this one of the best buys for the money.”
Attack Magazine
On Synthi V
“Synthi V is a welcome addition to the package and should be high on anyone’s wish list.”

Lab
the artists' perspective

We're humbled to see inspiring artists around the world choosing Arturia products. See how world-renowned names from across the musical spectrum use Arturia in their creative process.

Chad Hugo
Neptunes
I love the Arturia ARP 2600 V because it not only sounds great, but I can instantly recall complex patches anywhere in the world.
Tim Carmon
Keyboardist
And for anyone who knows about the ARP 2600 keyboard it will NEVER get any closer than this, forget about it.
Wally Badarou
Level 42
Virtuality works magic giving the myth a new reality all these years after; and this power brillantly made tenfold is another testimony that ARP2600 reputation never was usurped. Cheer up Arturia!
Judd Miller
Producer - Composer
The sound and feel of this virtual instrument is much different than playing a sample... it has a life and aliveness. I don't know of anything else like it.
Philippe Saisse
Jazz composer
Arturia has taken physical modeling technology to another level with BRASS... A must for anyone in film, commercial or serious orchestration.
Eddie Jobson
Roxy Music - Zappa – UK
With the CS-80V, Arturia have done a fantastic job of both replicating this classic instrument and adding new features and extensive programmability.
Edwin Birdsong
Keyboardist
I love the sound of that plug-in, and so does Stevie Wonder... I recommend it to anyone who wants great vintage sounds. (About the CS-80V)
Eric Persing
Sound Engineer
It has loads of personality and is capable of amazing sounds which are impossible on my real CS-80.
Franck Serafine
Sound Engineer
The CS-80V is like a dream come true, with true classic vintage sounds but with all the latest digital control.
George Massenburg
Producer - Composer
The original CS-80 was in constant need of tuning, which was a profoundly tedious chore. I'll take the plug, thanks. Faithfully and flawlessly modeled and stable! I couldn't live without it now.
Hans Zimmer
Score Composer
I just sold my Yamaha GX1 because I have a great remplacement with Arturia's CS-80V.
James Lumb
Electric Skychurch
It has a smooth, detailed sound that you would expect from a real analog synthesizer; with filters that make other digital synths sound gritty by comparison. The CS-80V just sounds great!
Jamie Muhoberac
Keyboardist
One of the most appealing things about the CS-80V was the unique sound and shape of its amplitude and tremolo modulation.
John Merchant
Sound Engineer
Arturia has done a remarkable job of capturing the essence of the instrument. It's incredibly authentic. I hear no difference.
Phoenix
The CS-80V is the cornerstone of our live shows. We use it on stage. We are really impressed by this software by the way as we own a real CS-80 unit and find the similarities with the software pretty amazing.
Randy Cantor
Producer - Composer
The CS-80 sounded absolutely amazing and unique, and so does the CS-80V!... The sounds you can get from them are endless.
Alexander Adhami
Score Composer
The Arturia Mini V so accurately re-creates the original. Perfected analog synthesis with the ease of being able to save your sounds as a preset. A must have in the world of synthesis.
Deadmau5
DJ / Producer
I've been using the Mini V. Vintage hardware is not easy to come by these days, this is just simply the next best thing!
Ian Pai
Blue Man Group
I have a collection of vintage synths but the reliability and the infinite ways you can precisely manipulate and control all the parameters in Arturia's products have left them gathering dust.
Jake Wherry
The Herbalizer
Very useable synths that integrate perfectly into my studio setup. Now I have some very good, instantly accessible sounds right at my fingertips. (About the Mini V)
Strip Steve
DJ / Producer
The fact that it is polyphonic is really cool. What I like most about this plugin is the way it is configured; it stays very true to the original, but also provides tasteful new tools which can be very useful indeed.
Chris Pitman
Guns N' Roses
This is by far the best VST instrument I've ever heard, period! You guys are onto a winner here!
Darrell Diaz
Producer - Composer
I played some tracks for a producer for a record I'm working on and he couldn't believe it was a plug-in! I am in heaven with this plug-in!
Gareth Jones
Music Director
The sound is amazing and it's the most reliable virtual instrument that I have ever used.
Geoff Downes
Keyboardist (Yes, Asia, Buggles)
For anyone who his a fan of the great analog giants of the 70's and 80's, the Modular V is the absolute "full ticket". Get one!

Technology

Anatomy of the Lab

The technology that sets the Lab range apart, setting the standard for musical hardware and software.

TAE® : True Analog Emulation allows our software instruments to reproduce classic instrument sounds with unparalleled accuracy, from the raw power of analog oscillators to the detailed soft-clipping behavior of classic circuitry.
Phi® : We calculated and engineered the vibrations and harmonic detail of physical resonance, from piano strings to acoustic ambience, for expressive and accurate software instruments without a single sample.
DAW integration : The Lab controllers feature multiple usage modes, engineered in detail to fit right into your creative flow. This lets you control software instruments, DAW projects, or perform freely - it\'s like having multiple controllers in one.

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