Description
Redifining the portable experience.
KeyStep is a new breed of portable musical tool combining the
functionalities of a keyboard controller with a polyphonic step
sequencer to control both analog and digital devices. Redifining the
portable experience.
KeyStep is a new breed of portable musical tool combining the
functionalities of a keyboard controller with a polyphonic step
sequencer to control both analog and digital devices.
Arturia’s own Slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch
Sequencer mode:
8 polyphonic step-sequences with Rest, Tie, and Legato note entry
Rate control and tap tempo:
REC, PLAY, and STOP buttons for performance control over the sequencer and arpeggiator
Sustain HOLD button
Sustain pedal jack
Chord play mode
SHIFT button selection:
MIDI channel selection, GATE time, SWING values
DC jack for standalone operation
USB MIDI connects to computers and our MCC editor
MIDI in/out ports
Sync i/o ports:
Supports 1 pulse per step, 2 PPQ (Korg Volca), 24 PPQ DIN sync, 48 PPQ DIN sync
Sync select switches:
Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock
CV/GATE outputs:
CV supports 1Volt per octave, Volt>Hz modes, Gate output 5V or 12V for modern or vintage gear support
CV Velo/Aftertouch/Modwheel output
Capacitive-touch pitch bend and mod wheels
Each sequence can have 64 steps, each step can have up to 8 notes
Low power; can be powered by Apple iPad® (camera connection kit required)
The Arturia KeyStep is a compact 32-key controller and polyphonic step-sequencer rolled into one powerful performance tool. Newly-designed slim keys offer up a perfect middle ground between other "mini" keybeds and full-sized keys, making for an ultra-comfortable playing experience while remaining portable. While they could have stopped there, Arturia packed in a ton of advanced features and I/O, including a 64-step polyphonic sequencer, Chord Play and arpeggiator functions, capacitive pitch and mod strips with no moving parts, and CV, MIDI, and DIN Sync capabilities. Connect the KeyStep to any and all new digital and classic analog synths and unleash the true potential of your rig.