Key Sounds for Creatives
Welcome to sound exploration!
Analog Lab Play is a free software instrument with a library of 100 essential, hard-hitting, mix-ready synths, keys, basses, pads, and more that’ll make you fall in love with music all over again - for free.

Main view
Find inspiration with our selection of sounds from the best collection of virtual instruments, packed into a streamlined and easy-to-use interface.

Explore smart browsing
Search by instruments, sound banks, instrument types - truly zone in a sound to suit your needs.

Expand your collection
Analog Lab also gives you access to the Sound Store, updated every month with exclusive sound expansions, letting you take your sound in whatever direction you feel like.
Play your sounds with any controller
Whether you own a MiniLab, a KeyLab, a KeyStep or a third-party controller, Arturia have got you covered with MIDI Integration, implemented in all Analog Lab versions to get playing right away with your controller of choice.
Features
- 100 Presets created by expert sound designers from VCollection instruments and Pigments
- One simple interface with 4 macros: brightness, timbre, time, movement and 4 effects: 2 mod effects, delay, reverb
- Updated browser to find sounds quickly: filter by type and instrument
- Sound Store: 200+ Artist & Genre based sound banks
- New paid and Free content added regularly
- Automatic mapping of parameters for Arturia keyboards
- Parameters can be mapped easily to other MIDI controllers
System Requirements
Windows:
- Win 10+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
- 4GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- ARM processors not supported on Windows
Apple:
- Mac OS 10.13+
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU
- 4GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Required configuration:
- Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit.
macOS:
1. Download the installer file from your Plugin Boutique account > Double-click the .pkg file to open

2. Begin the Installation Process > Click Continue.

3. Click Continue

4. Read through the Terms & Conditions of the Licence Agreement > Click Continue

5. Select components to install > Click 'Continue'

6. Choose the installation location > Click 'Install'

7. Click 'Close'
Activation
1. Open your DAW and rescan plugins if necessary > Open Analog Lab

2. If you have an existing Arturia account, enter your login details, or enter your email address to create a new account > Click 'Continue'

3. Enter either your existing Arturia account password, or enter a new password to create your account > Click 'Start Play'
Your plugin is now activated and ready to use in your DAW!

Windows:
1. Download the installer file from your Plugin Boutique account > Double-click the .exe file to open

2. Accept the license agreement > Click 'Next'

3. Choose destination location > Click 'Next'

4. Select Components > Click 'Next'

5. Click 'Next'

6. Click 'Next'

7. Click 'Next'

8. Click 'Install'

9. Click 'Finish'
Activation
1. Open your DAW and rescan plugins if necessary > Open Analog Lab

2. If you have an existing Arturia account, enter your login details, or enter your email address to create a new account > Click 'Continue'

3. Enter either your existing Arturia account password, or enter a new password to create your account > Click 'Start Play'
Your plugin is now activated and ready to use in your DAW!
