Designed for the mobile musician, producer, or analog enthusiast, the KeyStep from Arturia is a 32-note, slimkey keyboard with an integrated 64-step sequencer/arpeggiator. The slimkey keybed offers velocity and aftertouch, while each step of the 64-step sequencer can have up to 8 notes. The step sequencer offers 8 memories, while the arpeggiator mode offers 8 pattern styles. Additionally, the swing and gate length can be set via the keyboard on-the-fly.
The KeyStep offers a chord-play mode that sets chords and then plays them back with a single note, a feature that can also be used in the arpeggiator mode for chord arpeggiations. Additional performance controls include capacitive-touch pitchbend and modulation strips. For the analog producer, the KeyStep offers pitch and modulation CV (control voltage) outputs, a Gate output, and Sync I/O via 1/8″ / 3.5mm connectors. The KeyStep ships 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)
Arturia Keystep Specs
USB / MIDI Controller
Keyboard 32 Slim Keys, Synth Action with Aftertouch and Velocity
MIDI Control Surfaces 1 x Ribbon Controller (Pitch-Bend)
1 x Ribbon Controller (Modulation)
Performance Functions Arpeggiator, Octave Shift, Sequencer, Transport Controls
Connectivity
I/O 1 x Micro-USB Bus-Power/Host Connection
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TS CV/Pitch Output
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TS CV/Mod Output
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TS CV/Gate Output
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TS Sync Input
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TS Sync Output
1 x MIDI 5-Pin Input
1 x MIDI 5-Pin Output
1 x 1/4″ TS Sustain Input
OS Compatibility macOS 10
Windows
*As of November, 2018: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Physical
Dimensions (W x D x H) 19.0 x 6.0 x 1.5″ / 482.6 x 152.4 x 38.1 mm
Weight 3 lb / 1.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 21.8 x 7.4 x 3.2″
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Brand
Arturia
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