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Arturia Analog Lab V
8.4Great
Arturia Analog Lab is a software instrument that combines 2000+ presets from across the V Collection synths and keyboards in one plugin.
Plugin comparison
Arturia Analog Lab V vs Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.8Great
Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 by Arturia. A 37-key slimkey controller and standalone sequencer with an OLED screen, four encoders, generative tools, and CV/Gate.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arturia Analog Lab V | Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $229 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX, NKS, Standalone | USB-C, MIDI DIN, CV/Gate |
| Presets | 2000+ curated sounds from the V Collection instruments | — |
| Plugin formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, NKS (64-bit DAWs only) | — |
| Price (USD) | US$199 (Analog Lab Pro) | — |
| Windows requirements | Windows 10+ (64-bit), 4GB RAM, 4-core CPU at 3.4GHz, 4GB free disk, OpenGL 2.0 GPU | — |
| Mac requirements | macOS 11+, 4GB RAM, 4-core CPU at 3.4GHz or M1 chip, 4GB free disk, OpenGL 2.0 GPU | — |
| Keys | — | 37 slimkey, velocity and aftertouch |
| Sequencer | — | Polyphonic, up to 64 steps, 8 voices, up to 64 sequences |
| Arpeggiator | — | 16 modes |
| Display | — | OLED with four mode-aware encoders |
| CV/Gate | — | Four assignable outputs |
| MIDI | — | Full five-pin DIN In and Out, USB-C |
| Included | — | Analog Lab Intro, DAW starter license |
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