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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.

Sound On Sound

On Synthx V

"There’s a smoothness to the sound of Synthx V that makes it possible to close your eyes and think ‘synthesizer’ rather than ‘plug‑in’"

Gearnews

On KeyLab 88 mk3

"Looking at just the keybed alone, the KeyLab 88 mk3 is one of the finest I’ve played. It strikes a near-perfect balance that will work well across a broad range of instruments and playing styles."

Create Digital Music

On Pure LoFi

"It’s the best stress relieving instrument Arturia has made yet."

Gearnews

On Jup-8000 V

"Arturia’s JUP-8000 V absolutely nails the sound of the original hardware.Honestly, the JUP-8000 V is a time machine. The look, feel and sound instantly transport you back to those heady days of euphoria and chemical-fuelled hedonism. "

MusicTech

On V Collection 11 Pro

"Arturia has not only created an enormous library of virtual instruments boasting top-tier quality, it has made navigating it so marvellously easy that after a while, I’d almost forgotten about my DAW’s other software instruments entirely."

Gearnews

On AstroLab 37

"AstroLab 37 delivers something big in a very small package. It is beguiling and pretty. It loses little from its bigger variants, at least nothing hugely noticeable and restrictive. And it will sell by the bucket load, mark my words."

Future Music ES

On AstroLab 37

"An ultra-compact design with unprecedented power and versatility: The Arturia AstroLab 37 redefines what a compact keyboard can do. It blends revolutionary sound power with instant access to a galaxy of customizable PRO-quality sounds, intuitive controls, and advanced connectivity—delivering a limitless experience for both live performance and the studio"

Audio Fanzine

On AstroLab 37

"The AstroLab 37 successfully condenses the essentials of the AstroLab range into a compact, portable format. Its sonic richness, ease of use, macros, and vocoder input make it a versatile and instantly playable instrument."

Sound On Sound

On Pigments

"Pigments is an absolute pleasure to use and never feels confusing or intimidating thanks to its excellent interface. Yet there is still enough depth and thoughtful musical features to keep the most demanding sound designer happy. Hats off to Arturia - I hope they will continue to develop software of their own design. (...) A pleasure to use thanks to its excellent design and graphical interface."

ANR

On AstroLab 37

"AstroLab 37’s standalone power delivers V Collection magic! Gig tweaks and FX, all laptop-free"

Gearnews

On Pigments

"Arturia has done it again. Pigments has grown in terms of features and become leaner and meaner under the hood, with those CPU and workflow improvements. It retains its place at the top table of software synthesizers."

Tsugi

On AstroLab 37

"Arturia has managed the incredible feat of integrating the vast history of synthesis into an ultra-compact keyboard. Kudos!"

Gearspace

On Pigments

"Excellent sound quality, with powerful oscillators and a diverse set of filters."

Future Music ES

On Pigments

"Working with Pigments 7 has become much smoother and faster, but above all, more fun. It's a synthesis powerhouse and a gateway to sound design; and once you understand its dynamics, Pigments 7 is incredibly intuitive and fun to use for creating any kind of sound..."

DJMag

On AstroLab 37

"AstroLab 88 and 61 were built for the stage — full V Collection power in a performance-first keyboard that still held its own in the studio. The new 37 keeps that same dynamic but trims it down to the perfect footprint. It’s compact, focused, and finally gives electronic producers and DJs a version of AstroLab that sits right at the centre of a modern studio setup."

Music Radar

On Pigments

"5/5 Pigments easily earns a place at the top table of synthesis. (...) The whole thing impresses from end to end. It’s hard to imagine how Arturia could have made it any easier to use - the work it has done in that regard is hugely commendable. With its voluminous, expressive sound and inspiring interface and architecture, Arturia’s first homegrown synth is a marvel."

Sonic State

On Pigments

"At the heart of Pigments is the deep, deep modulation routing system, with a highly visual approach. Each source can have multiple destinations and can also be modified by the same sources. It's deeply powerful, yielding highly complex and compelling sounds."

KVR Audio

On AstroLab 37

"Arturia has once again executed an immensely pleasing design, supported by quality construction and well-thought-out features."

Tape Op

On Pigments

"Pigments is a great synth for complex evolving sounds (...) And, this is a very fun instrument to play (...) If you’re into synths, you’ll really want to check this one out for sure. Hats off to Arturia for successfully expanding into a new instrument category (...) Pigments takes Wavetable synths to a new, more refined and mature level than any other implementation I’ve seen to date."

DJMag

On Pigments

"How the hell do you make Pigments even better? From the original product, which was amazing, to this new version 7, which, once again, takes things to another level. Arturia keeps continuing to deliver the goods and then some with each new edition. Pigments is a must for all sound designers, Electronic Music Makers and creative artists, it has to be one of the most versatile synths that you NEED in your collection."

WORSHIP MUSICIAN

On AstroLab 37

"A professional-grade performance keyboard and MIDI controller that successfully hits the sweet spot for price, features, and portability."

Audio Fanzine

On Pigments

"I highly recommend you to try out Pigments, which sound pallet could perfectly fit all your tracks. Arturia's developers keenly designed the ergonomics of the interface in order to make it easier and intuitive for users when working with it. It's the type of synthesiser we can use to learn synthesis."

Future Music

On Pigments

"Pigments is a powerful synth unifying the best of virtual synthesis, it has an amazing sound and modulation options are a delight to design dynamic sounds. An excellent and flexible ally for the creation of new sounds."

Electronic Musician

On Pigments

"A lot is going on in this latest synth powerhouse. (...) a surprisingly adept emulation machine (...), excellent controllable randomization tools."

Audio Technology

On Pigments

"This instrument is paradise for those who love geeking out in the process of crafting unique sound."