



Arturia KeyStep Keyboard Controller and Sequencer
Arturia KeyStep Keyboard Controller and Sequencer
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Tailored for the mobile musician, producer, or analog aficionado, the Arturia KeyStep features a 32-note slimkey keyboard equipped with a built-in 64-step sequencer/arpeggiator. The slimkey keybed is responsive to both velocity and aftertouch, and each step of the sequencer can accommodate up to 8 notes. The sequencer includes 8 memory slots, while the arpeggiator mode provides 8 distinct pattern styles. Furthermore, users can adjust the swing and gate length directly from the keyboard in real-time.
The KeyStep features a chord-play mode that allows users to set chords and subsequently play them back using a single note. This functionality can also be utilized in the arpeggiator mode for creating chord arpeggiations. Furthermore, it includes performance controls such as capacitive-touch pitch bend and modulation strips. For those engaged in analog production, the KeyStep provides pitch and modulation CV (control voltage) outputs, a Gate output, and Sync I/O through 1/8" / 3.5mm connectors. Additionally, the KeyStep is supplied 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)
MIDI Keyboards |
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Keyboard | 32 Slim Keys, Synth Action with Aftertouch and Velocity |
MIDI Control Surfaces | 1x Ribbon Controller (Pitch-Bend) 1x Ribbon Controller (Modulation) |
Performance Functions | Arpeggiator, Octave Shift, Sequencer, Transport Controls |
Connectivity |
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I/O | 1x Micro-USB Bus-Power/Host Connection 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS CV/Pitch Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS CV/Mod Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS CV/Gate Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Sync Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Sync Output 1x MIDI 5-Pin Input 1x MIDI 5-Pin Output 1x 1/4" TS Sustain Input |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10 Windows |
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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 |



