Arturia KeyStep

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.You need a portable USB MIDI controller but also want a keyboard that provides a musical playing experience? You have some MIDI modules you want to connect as well but don’t want the footprint of a large keyboard? You have modular and analog gear you want to control via CV/GATEs? You want a step sequencer with polyphonic capability that can sync to your favorite modern and vintage gear? If only a single piece of gear could do all of this…

Balancing the best features of compact mini-keys with the musicality of full-sized keys into this new keybed. The size, velocity and aftertouch of this new design provide the freedom of portability without sacrificing playability.

A new polyphonic step-sequencer with 8 programmable memories that you can recall at the turn of knob. You can choose gate times and swing settings instantly to change the feel of your sequenced performance on the fly. We also included the ability to record, overdub, and transpose your sequences in real time and still play the keyboard live.

These features alone would make KeyStep the best portable keyboard controller on the market. Connectivity options: USB MIDI (of course), standard MIDI in and out (check), clock sync and DIN sync jacks (yes!), and CV/GATE outputs, plus a separate, assignable modulation CV output that can be used with the mod wheel, velocity or aftertouch. To say KeyStep is an amazing little controller does not say enough.

Features:

• Compact 32-note controller keyboard and sequencer that fits in any synth rig
• Compact Slimkey keybed provides full-sized key feel across 32 narrow keys
• Capacitive pitch bend and modulation strips provide excellent playability
• Chord Play mode lets you play a chord and reproduce it across the keybed
• Onboard arpeggiator provides complex note arrangements
• 64-step, 8-note polyphonic sequencer is an amazing performance tool
• Connectivity includes MIDI, CV/Gate, DIN Sync, and Sync

​Specifications:

• Number of Keys: 32
• Type of Keys: Velocity sensitive Slimkeys
• Aftertouch: Yes
• Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel touch strips
• Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
• Sequencer: 64-step, 8-note
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" sustain pedal
• MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
• USB: Micro-B
• Other I/O: 3 x CV outs, 1 x Sync in/out
• Power Supply: USB or optional 9V DC power supply