Description

LAB POINTS

• USB MIDI controller w polyphonic step sequencer for analog + digital devices
• Arturia’s custom 32-note slimkey keybed offers full-sized key feel across 32 narrow keys with velocity and aftertouch
• MIDI control via USB, standard MIDI, CV Gate (for vintage analog gear) + DIN sync (for vintage Roland units)
• polyphonic sequencer with up to 64 steps and 8 simultaneous notes per step
• 8-mode apreggiator
• chord play mode (play a chord and reproduce it across the keybed)
• capacitive touch pitch + mod wheels
• sustain pedal input + hold button
• low power, can run off iPad (camera connection kit req’d)
• DC jack for standalone operation

• “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

  LAB REVIEW

  Arturia Keystep Controller inherits the best elements of the popular Beatstep and adds a 32-key Slimkey keyboard for a musical playing experience. Designed to be at the center of your production studio, the Keystep offers the ability to control MIDI, USB, CV Gate, and even DIN Sync hardware and has a built-in polyphonic sequencer that offers 64 steps per sequence. In addition, the Keystep also boasts an onboard 8 mode arpeggiator, chord mode play (play a chord and reproduce it across the keybed), sustain hold and pedal input, pitch + mod wheels, and more. For anyone that uses a combination of software and hardware for production, and would like the ability to play keys, the Keystep is an excellent choice.

  TECH SPECS

  • 32-key slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch
  • arpeggiator mode: up, down, inclusive, exclusive, random, note order, double up, double down modes
  • 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 (optional 9V power supply)
  • USB MIDI connects to computers and our MCC editor
  • MIDI I O ports
  • 1x 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
  • 3x 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)
  • dimensions: 1.5” x 19” x 6” 3 lbs