Description
Arturia Keystep
Need a conveniently portable USB MIDI controller whose keyboard is still musically playable? You want to control several sound modules, but don’t really have room for a large keyboard? You have analog equipment, maybe even a modular system that should be controlled with CV/Gate? You would like to have a step sequencer with polyphonic features that can control all your favorite equipment, modern or classic? If only there was a single device that combined all these features.
- Compact key controller for
- Software instruments via USB
- Hardware expander via USB and MIDI
- Analog devices via Control Voltage
- 32-key ‘slimkey’ keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
- Arpeggiator types: Up, Down, Inclusive, Exclusive, Random, Note Order, Double Up, Double Down
- Sequencer mode: 8 polyphonic step sequences with rest, tie and legato note input
- Rate Control and Tap Tempo
- REC, PLAY and STOP buttons for performance control over sequencer and arpeggiator
- Sustain HOLD button, sustain pedal connection
- Chord play mode
- Quick access via SHIFT button to select MIDI channel, GATE time, SWING value
- Power supply connector for standalone use (power supply not included)
- USB MIDI connection to computer
- Configuration via Arturia MIDI Control Center software
- MIDI input and output
- Sync input and output
- Sync select switch: Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock
- Sync support: ‘1 pulse per step’, 2 PPQ (Korg Volca), 24 PPQ DIN Sync, 48 PPQ DIN Sync
- CV/GATE outputs
- supports 1 Volt per octave, Volt>Hertz; Gate output with 5V or 12V for modern and vintage devices
- CV velocity/aftertouch/modwheel output
- Pitch bend and modulation via touch strip
- Up to 64 steps per sequence, up to 8 notes per step.
- low power consumption; can be powered via Apple iPad® (optional Camera Connection Kit required)




