can someone explain to me what the point of stereo audio inputs are on this device? I understand you need audio input for the vocoder but is there any other purpose here? I purchased this assuming the inputs were for stacking a second synth on top but apparently astrolab does not have this ability?
Other than the Vocoder, some other instruments in V-Collection/Analog Lab/AstroLab have an audio input that can be used in the synth:
- ARP 2600 V3
- Buchla Easel V
- KORG MS-20 V
- Mini V3
- Pigments
In particular, Pigments has stereo audio input (in the Utility Engine) that goes to the filters and FX.
Arturia has provided a template preset that uses this feature here: Audio In Pigments
Using such a preset as one Part of a Multi in AstroLab provides a processed audio in, mixed with the other AstroLab part.