Arturia Keystep Controller & Sequencer MIDI Keyboard

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.

Finally, a high-quality portable USB keyboard with MIDI in/out, CV, sustain, sync, polyphonic capability, and step sequencer! KeyStep combines the functionalities of a high-end keyboard controller with a polyphonic step sequencer to control both analog and digital devices!  If you need a portable USB MIDI controller but also want a keyboard that provides a musical playing experience while connecting other MIDI modules such as modular and analog gear (with control via CV/GATE), the Keystep is currently the best possible option available on the market!

FEATURES:

KeyStep was imagined and designed to become the modern musician’s trump card.

Whatever your setup, KeyStep will merge into it to overdrive your workflow and effectiveness. With KeyStep and its range of connections, you can control any digital or analog synthesizer from the past, today and even tomorrow. Sequence them all!

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Arturia’s own Slimkey key bed 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

• 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)

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