Exploring Arturia Analog Lab PRO

What is Arturia Analog Lab and is it worth taking a look at? Should you use it in your productions? Let's find out!

EDMMUSIC PRODUCTION

Novel Melody

7/24/20252 min read

A close-up shows a modern electronic keyboard.A close-up shows a modern electronic keyboard.

Arturia - The Best in the Business?

Arturia Analog Lab Pro is a powerhouse for music production, offering instant access to over 10,000 high-quality presets drawn from iconic synths like the Mini V, CS-80 V, Juno-106, DX7, and more — all wrapped in a streamlined, intuitive interface. Whether you're crafting EDM drops, ambient textures, cinematic scores, or retro synthwave bangers, Analog Lab Pro delivers pro-grade sounds that require no deep synth programming, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned producers. You can layer instruments, split patches across the keyboard, and tweak eight assignable macros for real-time control — ideal for both studio work and live performance. It integrates seamlessly with all major DAWs and works especially well with Arturia’s KeyLab and MiniLab controllers, though it’s easily mapped to any MIDI gear. From punchy trap plucks to lush vintage pads, the smart tagging system and genre-specific sound banks make finding the right vibe effortless. Whether you're scoring, producing, or jamming, Analog Lab Pro bridges the gap between inspiration and execution with analog warmth, modern flexibility, and a workflow that keeps you in the creative zone.

Seamless Workflow with DAWs and MIDI Controllers

Whether you’re in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, or any major DAW, Analog Lab Pro works smoothly as a VST, AU, or AAX plugin. And if you’re using Arturia hardware like the KeyLab or MiniLab, you get automatic parameter mapping and deeper control.

Even with other controllers like Akai MPK or Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol, MIDI learn functionality makes integration simple.

Example:
In a trap beat session in FL Studio, you can quickly audition a variety of dark synth plucks using Analog Lab’s browser, lock in a Prophet V preset, then customize the macro controls to get a dirtier, detuned feel — all without switching plugins.

Constantly Expanding Sound Library

Arturia frequently releases sound banks tailored to specific genres — EDM, Lo-fi, Trap, Ambient, House, Cinematic — through the Sound Store, many of which are free or reasonably priced. This makes it easy to stay inspired and current with trends.

Example:
Downloading the “Synthwave 2084” bank gives you instant access to dreamy ‘80s-inspired presets that can be dragged and dropped into a Stranger Things-style production.