MIDI keyboards Arturia KeyStep Pro Black Edition

The Step range combines MIDI controller playability, creative sequencing and arpeggiation, and flexible connectivity, keeping your software and hardware instruments marching to the same beat – and now, it comes in black. Each Step Black Edition device will look the part in any setup, from studio to stage.

If you prefer keys to pads, you’re in for a treat. KeyStep Pro features a great-feeling 3 octave keyboard with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch. Letting you fully articulate your musical ideas, this expressive little sequencer truly puts the power at your fingertips. KeyStep Pro works the way you want it to, and removes the barriers between you and the music you want to create.

Our sequencers can be seen all over the world, and are loved by top artists, studios, and amateur producers alike. KeyStep Pro makes gigging easy and fun, with instant and intuitive access to inspiring performance features. Multi-mode arpeggiator, randomness, easy chord mode, and real-time recording for creating on the fly. The crisp OLED displays and LED-illuminated controls will help you see it all in the dark, too!

KeyStep Pro Firmware V2.0

KeyStep Pro’s performance, production, and pure musical creation abilities continue to grow with every free update, bringing yet more precise refinements and much-requested features to our universal sequencing mastermind.

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What’s new?

Global transpose - Transpose multiple melodic tracks at the same time.
Global value offset - Apply a relative offset for any of the 5 main controls for every step across the selected track pattern.
Arpeggios in sequences - You can now record arpeggios into a sequence.
Arpeggio swing - You can now add swing amount to arpeggios using Shift.
Arpeggios while stopped - You can now create and play arpeggios while KeyStep Pro isn’t playing.
Recording Chord Mode - You can now record Chord Mode chords into a sequence.
Step Listen - Trigger sequence steps without playing a sequence so you can preview your notes.
Workflow and UX - various workflow improvements to performance, functionality, and ease of use.
Mono Mode - The sequencer Mono Mode has been refactored for a smoother experience.
MIDI Thru - MIDI Out 2 can now be set to Thru mode.

Tracks

4 independent sequencers, controlling whatever synth, module, or drum machine you want.

Patterns

16 patterns per track. Each sequencer pattern can be up to 64 steps long, and contain 16 notes per step.

Chains

Link up to 16 patterns together to create whole songs or sections of your set.

Scenes

Snapshots of all the sequences within a pattern, letting you instantly switch between sets of sequences.

Projects

Everything in one place. Load, duplicate, tweak, edit, and save for later in its onboard memory.

Control hardware, software, and your DAW at the same time

If you prefer to create music “in the box”, KeyStep Pro can also help your creativity come alive. Easily sequence and arpeggiate your virtual instruments, sync it with your software studio, and switch to the dedicated Control mode to control parameters in your favorite synths and effects. The possibilities are limitless.

Features

• 37 note slim keys, velocity and aftertouch sensitive
  • LED above each key for efficient visual feedback
• Four track step sequencer
  • 16 step buttons, up to 64 steps per sequence
  • Up to 16 notes of polyphony per step
• Melodic sequencer
  • Real-Time recording, step recording, step editing
  • Pitch, velocity, gate length, time shift and probability for each note
  • Scale quantization with user scales
  • Polyphonic CV outputs
• Drum sequencer
  • 24 part drum sequencer
  • Polyrhythm
• Performance-oriented sequencer
  • Forward and two random playing modes
  • Pattern randomization
  • Quantized or unquantized recording
  • Looper
• Arpeggiator
  • 7 arpeggiator modes, 5 octave range
• Chord mode
• Controller mode
  • Use the 5 encoders to send CCs
  • Automate the CCs
• Crisp OLED display
• 4x (CV, Gate, Mod) outputs + 8 drum gate outputs
• 1 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out, USB, Clock synchronization
• Metronome with included speaker and line output
• Sustain pedal input

Box contents

• KeyStep Pro unit
• Registration card
• Quick Start
• USB cable
• Power supply

Size & weight

• Instrument size: 589 х 208 х 38 mm
• Instrument weight: 2,7 kg