Arturia KeyStep Keyboard Controller and Sequencer

Tailored for the mobile musician, producer, or analog aficionado, the Arturia KeyStep features a 32-note slimkey keyboard equipped with a built-in 64-step sequencer/arpeggiator. The slimkey keybed is responsive to both velocity and aftertouch, and each step of the sequencer can accommodate up to 8 notes. The sequencer includes 8 memory slots, while the arpeggiator mode provides 8 distinct pattern styles. Furthermore, users can adjust the swing and gate length directly from the keyboard in real-time.

The KeyStep features a chord-play mode that allows users to set chords and subsequently play them back using a single note. This functionality can also be utilized in the arpeggiator mode for creating chord arpeggiations. Furthermore, it includes performance controls such as capacitive-touch pitch bend and modulation strips. For those engaged in analog production, the KeyStep provides pitch and modulation CV (control voltage) outputs, a Gate output, and Sync I/O through 1/8″ / 3.5mm connectors. Additionally, the KeyStep is supplied with a micro-USB to USB cable.

• Proprietary Slimkey Keybed: A new 32-note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch, designed by Arturia for keyboardists
• Polyphonic Sequencer / Arpeggiator: Each sequence can have 64 steps; each step can have up to 8 notes. Step-sequencer with 8 memories or Arpeggiator mode with 8 pattern styles. Set swing and gate length from the keys
• Chord Play Mode: Set chords and then play them back with a single note. Can also be used in Arpeggiator mode for chord arpeggiations
• Performance Controls: Capacitive-touch pitchbend and modulation strips
• Digital & Standalone: The USB port allows for standard, class-compliant, bus-powered operation. Connect an optional USB power adaptor to use KeyStep in a standalone situation
• The three CV outputs send pitch and gate signals, along with a velocity, aftertouch, or mod. ribbon signal, to control an analog instrument or module
• CV supports 1 volt per octave, volt/Hz modes, Gate output 5V or 12V for modern or vintage gear support
• Sync: Clock input and output supports 1 pulse per step, 2 PPQ (Korg Volca), 24 PPQ DIN sync, 48 PPQ DIN sync. The sync mode selectors allow you to select the clock source: internal, USB, MIDI or Sync input
• Connect: MIDI in/out full size connectors
• Play: Sustain pedal input
• Low Power: Can be powered by Apple iPad (camera connection kit required)